International
Native groups sit on a treasure trove of lithium. Now mines threaten their water, culture and wealth
TUSAQUILLAS, Argentina (AP) — Irene Leonor Flores de Callata, 68, treks along a bone-dry riverbed, guiding a herd of llamas and sheep through...
Postpone net-zero targets indefinitely, says Rees-Mogg
Conservative former minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has called for net-zero targets to be postponed “indefinitely”. Sir Jacob said the Government’s announcement to build...
Scientists see 9.6% drop in emperor penguin populations in just under a decade
Scientists have seen a drop of almost 10% in emperor penguin populations in just under a decade. A new study from a group...
US energy industry methane emissions are triple what government thinks, study finds
American oil and natural gas wells, pipelines and compressors are spewing three times the amount of the potent heat-trapping gas methane as the...
Yellen says Biden tax credits boost clean energy investment in coal country
By David Lawder ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky (Reuters) -Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday clean energy investments in parts of the U.S. historically reliant...
Analysis-China’s emissions, efficiency targets under threat after falling short in 2023
By David Stanway SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is falling short on key targets for tackling climate-warming emissions, and analysts said Beijing’s credibility in...
Germany launches bidding for carbon contracts to support climate-friendly industrial production
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s vice chancellor on Tuesday launched a program initially worth up to 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) to help heavy...
EU Parliament passes weakened pollution limits for livestock farms
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The EU Parliament on Tuesday gave its final approval to new rules to cut pollution from livestock...
Climate, a major separator for Biden and Trump, is a dividing line in many other races, too
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The race for the White House isn’t the only one with big stakes for climate policy. In campaigns for...
Planning system ‘significant barrier’ to meeting climate change targets
Getting “contentious” onshore wind farm applications through the planning system is one of the barriers to Northern Ireland meeting its renewable energy targets,...
