International
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.
COP29: What are the key issues at the UN climate summit in Baku?
COP29 in Baku aims to set new climate finance goals, address fossil fuel cuts, and define carbon market rules amid global tensions.
Vitol CEO sees $70-$80/bbl oil prices in 2025, flags supply uncertainty
Oil prices have been capped by concerns about an unwinding of OPEC+ supply cuts in 2025 and China's weak oil demand growth.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
China’s cheap Iranian oil supply at risk from tighter Trump sanctions
China may face an Iranian oil squeeze, 13% of its imports, if Trump enforces sanctions after his January return.
The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Only swift, complete cuts in human emissions can prevent permafrost thaw, avoiding a warming-driven carbon feedback loop.
China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows
China has called for talks on carbon border taxes and other restrictive trade measures at next week's COP29 climate summit.
Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing has filed a WTO complaint against the EU, challenging anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, citing protectionism.
Nations gather for crunch COP29 climate talks in shadow of US vote
With high stakes at COP29, leaders face climate funding challenges amid political tensions, critical U.S. elections, and urgent goals.
The other greenhouse gases warming the planet
Methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases drive warming; swift methane cuts could cool. Policies aim to reduce emissions.
