International
Factbox: Climate court cases that could set new global precedents
From the Americas to Australia, the courtroom has become a hotbed of climate change debate where nations are challenged on their commitments by...
Paris climate accord is not enough to protect oceans, court says
ITLOS advisory opinion considers emissions absorbed by the ocean to be marine pollution, a judgement that could be pivotal to future climate cases.
Ocean tribunal to issue climate opinion in ‘David and Goliath’ case
Ocean pollution court case could set a precedent that carbon emissions absorbed by the seas can be considered marine pollution.
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy
Copper's record highs may not be sustainable, with action concentrated on shipment of material to cover exposed short positions in the U.S.
Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat
Ocean temperatures have gone so "crazy haywire" hot that scientists are hoping for a few hurricanes to cool things off.
Push for new US lithium mine leaves some Americans wary
North Carolina lithium project causing sleepless nights, pollution worries and more for neighbours of proposed mine.
Chief of state oil company dismissed in Brazil
Jean Paul Prates, an ally of President Lula, dismissed after spat with shareholders over dividend payments.
Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1
The broiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study published in the...
