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Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
Clean energy to meet nearly half of world’s electricity demand by 2030
The world is on course to add the equivalent power capacity of China, the EU, India, and the US combined via renewables.
Geopolitical conflict could cost global economy $14.5T over 5 years
Geopolitical conflict is one of the greatest threats to the resources needed for a resilient economy, say Lloyds of London.
Rio Tinto to join lithium big leagues with $6.7 billion Arcadium buy
Rio Tinto, the world's largest producer of iron ore, is shifting to process high-end, low-carbon materials for the energy transition.
Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly
World CO2 emissions rose by 1.8 per cent last year compared to world gross domestic product growth of 2.9 per cent, a Fitch...
Renewable energy to fall short of UN goal to triple by 2030, IEA says
Renewable energy will meet nearly half of electricity demand by 2030 but fall short of the U.N. goal to triple capacity, IEA reports.
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A Philippine coal plant could close early by converting to renewables, funded through carbon credits to cut emissions.
Global energy-related CO2 emissions set to peak this year, consultancy DNV says
Global CO2 emissions from energy may peak in 2023, driven by cheaper solar and batteries, but slow declines risk 2.2C warming.
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
