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Taiwan, excluded from climate summit, sets up ‘war room’ to watch talks
Taiwan can not attend COP29 for political reasons — but its leaders will be watching from afar.
China sends vice premier to COP29 climate summit in Baku
Ding Xuexiang will be a special representative of President Xi Jinping at the leaders' summit at COP29.
Analysis: New green steel firms could reap rewards as EU carbon tariffs loom
New and strengthened rules in the EU against supply chain carbon emissions provide an opportunity for green steel producers.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
UN climate negotiations through the years to COP29
Here are some of the most significant moments in the history of climate talks.
Scottish net zero secretary hopes to use COP29 summit to drive ‘greater action’ on climate change
Holyrood was recently forced to pass legislation to remove the unachievable target of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 from climate change laws.
Valicor Environmental Services Joins the United Nations Global Compact to Advance Sustainable Practices
MONROE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valicor Environmental Services (“Valicor”), a leading provider of centralized waste treatment services in North America, is pleased to announce its recent...
Condor to Present Its Energy Transition Initiatives at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Condor Energies Inc. (“Condor” or the “Company”) (TSX: CDR), a Canadian based energy transition company...
Developing world faces multi-billion climate adaptation cash gap, U.N. report says
Developing nations need $359B yearly to adapt to climate change, yet funding in 2022 hit only $28B, a UNEP report shows.
Renewable energy offers a cost and opportunity to insurance sector
Renewable energy insurance premiums have surged 20-40 per cent amid soaring claims from extreme weather, stressing insurers’ ESG roles.
