International
Wind energy giant Vestas swings to loss in first quarter
'Continued geopolitical volatility' blame for Vestas first quarter results showing €75m loss.
Shell logs ‘strong’ quarter as earnings fall but top expectations
The energy major insisted it remained on track to become a net zero company by 2050, but its results sparked fresh anger from...
Carbon credit standards approval extended to 98% of market
Five of the world's largest carbon credit programmes now have initial approval from standards body interested in 'high quality' schemes.
Breakthrough Institute report: What is the true mining footprint of clean energy?
Breakthrough Institute: A rational comparison of the metal and mining footprints of clean electricity technologies — contrasted with the material requirements of fossil...
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution
Plastics treaty in Ottawa beset by question of how to raise $1.64 trillion needed to help reduce pollution, with countries split on where...
Conservation efforts lending a helping hand to global biodiversity
Decade-long research into efforts to protect nature around globe shows that conservation work is generally slowing a decline in biodiversity.
Plastics treaty talks gather steam amid impasse over production limits
Still divided over how ambitious its first plastics treaty should be, countries are considering launching a series of smaller meetings before a hoped-for...
How crucial are batteries to the energy transition? IEA report
"Reducing emissions and getting on track to meet international energy and climate targets will hinge on whether the world can scale up batteries...
G7 reaches deal to exit from coal by 2035
Meeting in Turin, energy ministers from G7 countries reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants in the first half of...
G7 to commit to reducing plastic production: French ministry
The G7 follows negotiations in Canada on a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Plastics producers are pushing for more recycling while environmentalists...
