International
Small islands join forces on debt relief ahead of COP29 climate talks
The world's small island states plan to join forces to push for debt relief and more climate investment ahead of this year's COP29...
Glencore carbon storage project blocked over groundwater risk
Glencore said the decision, made by the Australian state of Queensland, was the result of misinformation and political opportunism
Orsted receives $650 million tax equity financing from J.P. Morgan
Danish company Orsted has secured an investment of $680 million in tax equity financing from J.P. Morgan for a portfolio of solar and...
From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño’s extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger
Extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, says the...
Volkswagen delays ID.7 EV launch in US, Canada
Volkswagen ID.7 delay for North America announced as car giant reassesses the changing EV market.
Did $10m mystery donor actually give more to small climate fund?
Climate change philanthropy group inspired by effective altruism pleased to receive eight-figure sum from anonymous source.
Half the world’s mangroves ‘at risk of collapse’ from climate change
Storing 11bn tonnes of carbon, valuable mangrove ecosystems across the world are under threat from sea levels rising and brutal coastal storms.
Republican-led US states challenge environmental review reforms
States say regulations requiring environmental reviews for major projects will lead to delays and impose 'improper bureaucratic roadblocks'.
Platinum loses shine amid BHP’s vast Anglo bid
Platinum is used in the manufacture of catalytic converters for high-polluting petrol engines — but demand has long been forecast to slump as...
Texas heat wave sends power demand to all-time high for May
Texas power demand reaches a record for May – but supplier projects demand will rise even higher before the month is over.
