International
Development banks get ratings boost on climate clauses and hybrid bonds
The concern for the multilateral banks was that they would be viewed as risky by ratings agencies, impacting the triple A scores
Azerbaijan, this year’s host of COP29, to upgrade climate target before summit
All countries face a U.N. deadline next year to toughen their national climate targets.
‘Race to the Top:’ Where China, Europe and the U.S. are in the clean tech competition
Report from RMI: China is currently leading in several clean technology sectors, there remain significant chances for Europe and the United States to...
Cyclone Freddy that hit eastern Africa last year was longest ever: UN weather agency
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. weather agency said Tuesday that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, a deadly Indian Ocean storm that lashed eastern Africa last...
What’s behind the dispute between Benin and Niger?
Tensions rose between the two countries after a coup in Niamey last year.
New Zealand signs environmental trade deal with Switzerland, Costa Rica and Iceland
Tariffs will be eliminated on more than 300 goods, including solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles.
Amazon sidesteps carbon offset standard Bezos helped to fund
The online retailer is backing the development of a new standard.
China’s BYD posts 21% jump in quarterly EV sales, closes gap with Tesla
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s BYD posted a 21% rise in second-quarter electric vehicle sales, closing the gap with Tesla after handing back the world’s...
Anglo American shares fall after Australian mine suspension
An underground fire broke out in its Queensland mine at the weekend.
New fuel restrictions for ships in Arctic fall short, green groups say
New rules aim to prevent heavy fuel oil spills in the Arctic's sensitive environment.
