International
US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines for critical minerals
The effort is aimed at streamlining how the U.S. government regulates and supports critical minerals production.
An ‘ambitious’ global plastic treaty demands limits on production: Canada’s environment minister
A global treaty to end plastic waste will not be ambitious enough if it does not include some limits on plastic production: Canada's...
Chile’s Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year
Codelco's output should tick up in the second half of this year, the chairman of Chile's state-run miner said.
EV boom: Morocco gains from US-China trade dynamics
Chinese manufacturers have announced plans for new factories to make parts for EVs that may qualify for $7,500 credits to car buyers in...
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.
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.
