Energy
UN climate chief warns of “two-speed” global energy transition
Simon Stiell tells investors in NYC that rich countries are benefiting most from clean energy growth while poorer nations are deprived of finance for cheaper renewables
Global push to triple renewables requires responsible mining of minerals
As leaders at the UN debate how to meet renewable energy goals, they must also ensure supply chains are sustainable
The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas
The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years – but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals
As Pacific Islanders, we need climate action – not greenwashing – from Azerbaijan
As host of the COP29 summit, Baku must stop fossil fuel expansion, cut its emissions further, and work to deliver an ambitious climate finance goal
Fossil fuel transition back in draft pact for UN Summit of the Future after outcry
The new text of a UN pact for the high-level event brings back a mention of the headline COP28 agreement
Leaders are cutting fossil fuel finance – next comes unlocking clean energy for all
While international public finance for coal, oil and gas has fallen by two-thirds, little of that money has gone to boost green energy in poorer countries
The UN can set a new course on “critical” transition minerals
A high-level panel is working to define principles for responsible mining, which will be presented to the UN General Assembly in September
How better buildings can help von der Leyen maintain her green legacy
The EU president must implement plans to boost energy efficiency in the sector, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and exposure to geopolitical shocks
Renewable-energy carbon credits rejected by high-integrity scheme
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market decided existing renewables methodologies don’t do enough to prove their emissions reductions are additional
Pollution clampdown on Delhi kilns threatens brick workers’ future
Emissions controls are causing brick kilns to close, raising fears that migrant labourers – who lack social safety nets – will struggle to earn a living
Canada’s Olympics kit provider hit with greenwashing complaint in France
Lululemon is accused by environmental group of using “misleading” sustainability claims despite growing emissions
UAE’s ALTÉRRA invests in fund backing fossil gas despite “climate solutions” pledge
Four months after partnering with the new “landmark” climate vehicle at COP28, a BlackRock fund put money into a US gas pipeline
Scottish oil-town plan for green jobs sparks climate campers’ anger over local park
The oil and gas industry aims to bring clean jobs to Aberdeen, but it involves paving over part of a much-loved park, igniting a debate on just transition
Where East African oil pipeline meets sea, displaced farmers bemoan “bad deal” on compensation
The oil export project has pushed up the price of land, so compensation is too low to maintain affected villagers’ standard of living
Global goal of tripling renewables by 2030 still out of reach, says IRENA
The renewable energy agency calls for more concrete policy action and finance, with Africa especially lagging on clean energy
A simmering conflict over one of Latin America’s biggest wind hubs confronts Mexico’s next president
Claudia Sheinbaum will have to deal with violent divisions over wind power projects on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
New South African government fuels optimism for faster energy transition
Stuttering shift away from coal could pick up pace as new faces enter an unprecedented coalition government
EU “green” funds invest millions in expanding coal giants in China, India
Climate Home found leading asset managers hold shares in coal firms within funds touting sustainable credentials
IEA calls for next national climate plans to target coal phase-down
Countries have agreed to reduce power generated from coal, but shutting down plants is an economic and social challenge, especially in emerging economies
Gas flaring back on the rise, fuelling calls for stronger regulation
Gas flaring from oil production increased in 2023, with pledges and new rules aimed at curbing methane emissions yet to make a difference