Europe
Swiss parliamentary committee rejects European court’s climate ruling
The Swiss government had pushed back against the Strasbourg court's decision, with the environment minister saying the ruling was hard to reconcile with...
Shell shareholders reject investor climate resolution
Shell climate resolution overwhelmingly rejected by shareholders during meeting punctuated by protests.
Global carbon emissions pricing raised record $104 billion in 2023
A record $104bn was raised globally last year by charging firms for emitting CO2, but prices remain too low to drive the changes...
Britain doubles down on climate target, rules out loophole
Britain has ruled out using an accounting loophole that would have seen it use surplus emission cuts to meet future climate goals.
Climate protesters accuse Shell chair of ‘greenwashing’ at AGM
Shell AGM protests see crowds interrupt chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie, who attempted to defend company's stance on climate in remarks to shareholders.
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
NGOs filed a criminal complaint against oil giant TotalEnergies on Tuesday, seeking a trial for consequences of climate change "chaos"
UK Government rules out using surplus emissions cuts for future climate targets
The UK Govt has ruled out loosening future targets for cutting emissions, as it said it was “doubling down” on climate commitments
BHP shares hit 3-month high as deadline for formal Anglo bid looms
Shares of BHP Group touched a 3-month high on Tuesday about 36 hours ahead of a deadline to lodge a formal bid for...
UK running out of options for offshore energy ‘just transition’
UK offshore industry needs political alignment to ensure 'just and fair' energy transition, concludes report.
Scots to share £5.5m fund to improve climate change resilience
The funding, which has been made available for 2024-25, will support 20 community hubs which are taking on bespoke projects, including energy generation...
