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Bloomberg philanthropy to cover U.S. climate dues after Paris withdrawal
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s philanthropy arm said on Thursday it will provide funding to help cover...
Trump’s climate withdrawal creates rare discord with Big Oil
U.S. oil and gas producers welcome Trump's push for domestic energy but fear exiting climate deals could hurt global clean energy investments.
Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement should not slow the global momentum towards renewable energy investments...
World reacts to Trump’s plan to withdraw US from Paris climate pact
(Repetition) WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement on Monday, once again placing the world’s...
Indonesia launches international carbon exchange
Indonesia launches a carbon exchange for global buyers, seeking funds to achieve ambitious climate goals.
Investigation: How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans
Sustainability-linked loans are under scrutiny for enabling major polluters to avoid accountability while expanding harmful operations.
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show ‘you have to take the science seriously’
Wildfires near LA highlight worsening climate change challenges that Trump must address more seriously in his next term.
China says greenhouse gas emissions hit 13 billion tons in 2021
The last official estimate covered 2017 and measured total emissions at 11.55 billion tons.
BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile
BlackRock exits Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing legal scrutiny and confusion over its climate policies.
