Climate

Carbon Emissions

U.S. and EU to Crack down on Fossil Fuel Sector’s Methane Emissions

The United States and the European Union will unveil an agreement targeting methane emissions within the fossil fuel industry.

Energy Transition

Panama, Uruguay, and Norway Join Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative at COP27

The governments of Panama, Uruguay, and Norway have signed up to the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative, a worldwide cross-sector initiative aimed at catalyzin…

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Net Zero Emission

ReNew Power Aims to Reach Net Zero by 2040

It avoided over 11 million tonnes of carbon emissions in the past year.

Targeted RE Capacity Needs to Be Doubled by 2030 to Reach Climate Goals

Total capacity needs to reach 10.8TW from the current target of 5.4TW.

Energy Transition

Global Climate Pledges Lack Renewables Ambition Warns IRENA

Despite the Glasgow Climate Pact to upgrade 2030 targets in national pledges, the collective level of energy transition ambition to date is not enough.

Cold Climate Heat Pump Tech Developed for Heating Efficiency Below Zero

Cold climate heat pump tech is being developed by Trane Technologies in the US to ensure high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures.The Systems Extreme En…

UN Chief: ‘the Answer Is in Our Hands’

During his speech at COP27, António Guterres said that “we are losing the fight of our lives” against climate change.

Carbon Emissions

COP27: UAE Says Will Carry on Pumping Oil Responsibly

The United Arab Emirates will be a responsible supplier of oil and gas for as long as the world needs.

Carbon Emissions

COP27 Kicks off With Deal to Discuss Climate Compensation

Move to formally discuss issue followed late-night talks.

Egypt

Gates Foundation Gives $1.4 Bln Climate Help to Smallholder Farmers

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $1.4 billion to help smallholder farmers cope with the impacts of climate change, part of efforts at global clim…

Net Zero Emission

World Must Double Renewable Power Targets to Achieve Net Zero, Irena Says

Despite some progress, the transition is 'far from being on track', says Irena director general Francesco La Camera.

Carbon Pricing

IMF Chief Says $75/Ton Carbon Price Needed by 2030

The price of carbon needs to average at least $75 a ton globally by the end of the decade for global climate goals to succeed.

Carbon Emissions

DP World Earmarks $500 Million to Cut CO2 Emissions Across Its Business

Dubai-based logistics heavyweight DP World plans to invest up to $500 million to cut CO2 emissions from its operations by nearly 700,000 tonnes over the next fi…

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak Secures £3.58bn Climate Finance Deal With Kenya

UK PM has agreed to fast-track six renewable energy projects being built in the African nation.