Focus on Regulations
Corporate climate watchdog keeps lid on buying carbon offsets to meet climate targets
Science-Based Targets initiative report shows not enough scientific support for carbon offsets as an effective way to meet corporate climate targets.
World’s forests failed to curb 2023 climate emissions, study finds
In 2023, intense drought and record wildfires hindered forests' ability to absorb CO2, worsening global warming.
Energy watchdog outlines steps to drive flexible power use
Ofgem has hired Elexon to help its move to wind and solar power, which it hopes will make savings of up to around...
Energy transition inevitable, but US counties reliant on fossil fuel may struggle to bridge revenue gap: study
The energy transition might be inevitable, but it also poses significant financial challenges for local governments, particularly those heavily reliant on fossil fuel...
Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why
The Conversation: Mini grids alone cant fix Nigeria's electricity sector. A sustainable solution must prioritize equitable access for the poorest in expanding power...
Hungary to allow nuclear plant to exceed Danube temperature limit
Danube nuclear regulations over water temperature to be eased on 'case-by-case' basis as climate change blamed for pushing river beyond acceptable limit.
Federal control board sues Puerto Rico’s governor over net metering law
The federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances sued to challenge net metering law amendments, claiming it undermines the energy bureau’s independence.
US, Brazil to work together on climate partnership, says Yellen
The US and Brazilian governments announced a climate partnership agenda on Friday, seeking to deepen ties on climate, nature and biodiversity
Chinese firms seek to cut stakes in new Indonesian nickel smelters
Chinese firms in talks to reduce stakes in Indonesian nickel smelters amid efforts to make their products eligible for US EV tax credits
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
