COP29 climate summit overruns as $250 billion draft deal stalls
COP29 climate talks extend past deadline as nations clash over a $250B annual funding plan, with developing countries demanding more.
UK pledges £239m to forest-rich nations to fight climate change at Cop29
It comes as part of the UK’s commitment to deliver £11.6 billion in carbon finance by 2026.
UN climate summit set to go into overtime as talks stall over finance deal
Negotiators have been adrift in the last 24 hours, unable to soften their red lines or hammer out a landing ground.
Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion
Northvolt went from being Europe's best shot at a home-grown electric-vehicle battery champion to struggling to stay afloat within a year.
Indigenous leaders travel to UK from Peru to draw attention to oil damage and banking
In the last decade, there were 89 leaks from the Petroperu pipeline running through the Amazon Rainforest.
COP29 climate summit overruns as $250 billion draft deal stalls
COP29 climate talks extend past deadline as nations clash over a $250B annual funding plan, with developing countries demanding more.
Indonesia’s Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical
President Subianto: “Indonesia is rich in geothermal resources, and we plan to phase out coal-fired and all fossil-fueled power plants within the next...
Greece pushes green transition on its fragile islands
Greece has signed a clean energy deal with the EU to fast-track the green transition on its fragile, tourist-riddled islands.
Adani’s Australian coal unit faces human rights complaint
India's crisis-stricken Adani Group faces accusations of racism from an Aboriginal group in Australia.
Countries at UN climate summit under pressure with no finance deal entering final day
Countries at the United Nations climate summit entered the last scheduled day of talks with no visible progress on their chief goals.
Cashew nutshell marine biofuel causes problems for some ships, says testing agency
Cashew nut liquid has been touted as an alternative renewable fuel, but it also has high acid values and is corrosive.
Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions
Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.
As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada’s green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched
Doubts grow over Atlantic Canada’s green hydrogen plans as experts question costs, efficiency, and Europe’s demand for wind-powered ammonia.
Fears rise of gender setbacks in global climate battle
COP29 faces backlash on gender, with key language stripped from drafts, sparking concern over setbacks in women’s role in climate action.
Crunch time: What still needs to be hammered out at COP29?
COP29 debates how developed nations will fund $1 trillion yearly for developing countries by 2030, including grants vs. loans and fairness.
Analysis: Trade demands clash with climate agenda at COP29 talks
Developing nations at COP29 decry trade barriers like the EU's carbon border levy, warning they hinder green transitions and climate equity.
Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it
European right-wing leaders embrace climate action as economic opportunity, contrasting U.S. fossil fuel-driven skepticism under Trump.
Adanis knew of US probe when they sold bribe-linked assets to TotalEnergies, prosecutors say
Gautam and Sagar Adani sold a solar park stake to TotalEnergies despite U.S. bribery probe allegations, prosecutors claim.
Hyundai recalls over 145,000 electrified US vehicles on loss of drive power
Hyundai dealers will inspect, replace and update the software on impacted parts and its fuse for free.
Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations
Phillips 66 indicted for Clean Water Act violations, accused of dumping oily wastewater from its Carson refinery into LA sewers.
Automakers urge Trump to preserve EV tax credits, boost self-driving cars
Automakers urge Trump to retain EV tax credits, ease emissions rules, and support self-driving tech amid rising competition from China.
New York grid operator warns of undersupply in 2033
New York City risks power shortfalls by 2033 as rising demand clashes with reduced fossil-fired generation, NYISO warns.
As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada’s green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched
Doubts grow over Atlantic Canada’s green hydrogen plans as experts question costs, efficiency, and Europe’s demand for wind-powered ammonia.
Climate protesters arrested outside Pierre Poilievre’s official residence in Ottawa
Two Greenpeace activists were arrested after blocking Pierre Poilievre’s Ottawa residence with a replica oil pumpjack, police report.
Canada’s first hydrogen-heated home lays groundwork for low-carbon alternatives
Canada’s first hydrogen-heated home in Sherwood Park tests hydrogen’s feasibility as an alternative to natural gas for residential heating.
Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags
World Energy GH2 shifts focus to AI-powered data centers as Canada's green hydrogen market faces delays and high production costs.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines
Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.
Northvolt crisis may be make or break for Europe’s EV battery ambitions
Northvolt’s bankruptcy highlights Europe’s struggle to build a battery industry amid Chinese dominance and slowing EV demand.
UK wants Cop29 deal that ‘accelerates clean energy transition’, says Miliband
The UK has been pushing hard for a deal that includes reference to last year’s pledge to “transition away from fossil fuels in...
New U.S. sanctions probably spell end of EU energy payments through Russia’s Gazprombank
"EU payments for energy resources through Gazprombank will likely become impossible at the end of 2024," analysts say.
UK pledges £239m to forest-rich nations to fight climate change at Cop29
It comes as part of the UK’s commitment to deliver £11.6 billion in carbon finance by 2026.
Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion
Northvolt went from being Europe's best shot at a home-grown electric-vehicle battery champion to struggling to stay afloat within a year.
Indonesia’s Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical
President Subianto: “Indonesia is rich in geothermal resources, and we plan to phase out coal-fired and all fossil-fueled power plants within the next...
Adani’s Australian coal unit faces human rights complaint
India's crisis-stricken Adani Group faces accusations of racism from an Aboriginal group in Australia.
Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana’s oil
India seeks oil from Guyana, citing rising energy needs, as the two nations sign agreements on energy, agriculture, and defense cooperation.
Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries, R&D chief says
Solid-state batteries have been touted as a key technology to make longer-lasting, safer and cheaper electric vehicles.
Analysis: Korea Zinc takeover battle tests Seoul’s resolve on tackling ‘Korea discount’
The Korea Zinc takeover battle highlights weak investor protections, fueling calls for reforms to tackle South Korea's "Korea discount."
Indigenous leaders travel to UK from Peru to draw attention to oil damage and banking
In the last decade, there were 89 leaks from the Petroperu pipeline running through the Amazon Rainforest.
Exxon Mobil pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block
Exxon exits Guyana talks on shallow-water block S8, citing plans for carbon capture; Hess and CNOOC’s involvement remains unclear.
Brazil will not ‘shy away’ from fossil fuels as COP30 host: envoy
Brazil, host of COP30, won’t shy away from leading global talks on fossil fuel phaseout, despite being a major oil producer.
Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project
A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.
Solar power project in Brazil favelas hopes to shine in G20 spotlight
In Morro da Babilonia, Brazil, residents hope their local solar project will gain attention during Rio's G20 summit.
UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say
UN agencies push for climate funds for Afghanistan, stalled since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, officials say.
New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Botswana's President Duma Boko unveils plans to diversify the economy via solar energy, medicinal cannabis, and tech innovation.
Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector
To make the most of the electric mobility revolution, sub-Saharan African countries need policies and incentives to localise production and invest in green...
South Africa’s revised carbon tax to be harsher but with more offsets, Treasury says
South Africa is one of the world's top 15 greenhouse gas emitters and the only country in Africa with a carbon tax.
Azerbaijan is the host of the UN’s climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate
Countries will gather in Azerbaijan for COP29 — a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil industry.
EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
EU and China near deal to end EV tariff row, with Beijing potentially setting minimum prices for e-cars to address subsidy concerns.
Gap between national targets and market realities threatens climate goals: Ember
Ember: Governments should close critical gap between the rapid growth of renewable energy markets and stagnant national climate targets.
Trump energy pick wrote ESG report hailing oil, gas, downplaying climate worry
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the energy department, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty.
UN climate summit set to go into overtime as talks stall over finance deal
Negotiators have been adrift in the last 24 hours, unable to soften their red lines or hammer out a landing ground.
COP29 climate summit overruns as $250 billion draft deal stalls
COP29 climate talks extend past deadline as nations clash over a $250B annual funding plan, with developing countries demanding more.