Focus on United Nations
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.
EU warns of ‘serious blow’ from Trump on climate change
Global climate efforts face a setback if Trump exits the Paris Agreement again, warns EU climate chief Hoekstra.
In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets
By planting native species in the Amazon, Brazilian company Mombak hopes to restore credibility to a scandal-ridden carbon market.
Brazil gears up for first climate conference in Amazon
Experts view the UN conference as a crucial chance for humanity to reverse the warming trend with firm commitments to reduce emissions.
