International
Uranium prices jump after Russia restricts exports to US
Uranium prices gained on Friday after Russia imposed temporary restrictions on the export of enriched uranium to the United States.
Al Gore says ‘absurd’ to hold UN climate talks in petrostates
US vice president Al Gore told AFP Friday it was "absurd" for petrostates such as Azerbaijan to host UN climate talks, saying the...
Countries, companies lag in response to tackle methane emissions, UN says
Many countries signed a global pledge three years ago to cut methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
Analysis: COP29 talks struggle in a year of climate stress and global bickering
COP29 in Baku faces stalled climate finance talks as global tensions, host conflicts, and Trump’s reelection shadow progress.
UN climate summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, leading experts say
The experts said countries that do not support the phase out of fossil fuels in energy systems should not host summits.
Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities
One site in the Permian Basin, Texas, is by far the worst polluting site in the entire world.
Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence
Oil executives descended on the COP29 talks in Baku for "energy day" on Friday.
Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says
"A flood situation in South Sudan or Somalia creates more catastrophe than it would in any other developing country."
Global carbon offset standard setter okays three deforestation project types
Preserving forests is crucial to meeting international goals to limit global temperature increases.
