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Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels
The proposed target sparked calls for deeper cuts from environmentalists and politicians, who argue it is insufficient for the world's fifth-biggest emitter.
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
Plans to stabilise Earth’s climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology — we need to get moving
With rising carbon emissions and 2024 set to be the hottest year, CO2 removal is vital for achieving net-zero goals.
Scientists struggle to explain record surge in global heat
The world has been getting hotter for decades but a sudden and extraordinary surge in heat has sent the climate deeper into uncharted...
2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
Scientists say the period being lived through right now is likely the warmest the Earth has been for the last 125,000 years.
Evaluating Canada’s pledge to triple nuclear capacity
Canada, a nuclear energy leader since the 1950s, must modernize policy to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 and expand its global status.
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Only swift, complete cuts in human emissions can prevent permafrost thaw, avoiding a warming-driven carbon feedback loop.
Inclusive approach to climate-change adaptation is needed in Canada
Inclusive climate-change adaptation needs clear policies, diverse knowledge, and systemic change for equitable climate resilience.
Regulating safety for carbon removal, capture and sequestration projects in the US
U.S. lawmakers are advancing regulations for carbon capture and removal technologies, prioritizing safety and environmental protections.
