US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for energy transition
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalition
Airport, metro and road traffic disruption continue in financial centre even as skies clear
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net-zero commitments
Urgent need to ratify UN treaty to protect 30% of oceans by 2030, backers say
World Bank becomes focal point for efforts to raise up to $9tn a year to fight global warming
Global fleet increases in 2023 as China brings on new plants and the pace of closures slows in EU and US
Also in today’s newsletter, a new tax task force kicks off, and the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance widens its scope
Also in today’s newsletter, a new attack on ESG from Texas
Dutchman led FTSE 100 group’s push into biofuels, hydrogen and renewable power
Many challenges remain before the fuel can play a full role in decarbonisation. Explore the issues with this ‘instant teaching case study’
Two new digital tools offer a fresh perspective on climate and transition risks
Last year’s severe storms highlight growing challenge caused by climate change
Intervention comes as EU leaders prepare to debate bloc’s economic competitiveness
Move comes as White House tries to mobilise progressive voters ahead of November election
Heatwave in Vietnam damages robusta crop and prompts buying spree, pushing futures contract to highest since launch
What’s behind the upheaval within the Science-Based Targets initiative
New rules to curb pollution are set to face a barrage of challenges in the courts
Staff revolt at Science Based Targets initiative policy on how companies can claim net zero emissions
Simon Stiell seeks to push global warming to top of public agenda as big polluters go to the polls this year
Big business teams up with ranchers to trim around solar panels and win over local communities
That turning point could be closer than you think and its consequences may be profound
Investigation uses new powers to protect European companies from state-backed foreign rivals
Case brought against Switzerland by a 2,000-strong group of women
Governments need massive private and public investments to expand power grids and energy storage facilities
Sea surface temperatures in March at 21.07C were the warmest observed for the 12th month in a row
European human rights court to set precedent for government role in causing physical and mental harm as a result of global warming
Australian magnate points finger at ‘irresponsible’ standards for processing in Indonesia
Industry’s reliance on history to predict losses not sufficient for era of climate, cyber and AI risks, Greg Case says
Also in today’s newsletter, a new report takes aim at the ECB’s ‘carbon bias’
Trade barriers not ruled out by Treasury secretary ahead of talks with Beijing officials
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