The shareholders say meeting the Paris Agreement goals is ‘essential to preserve the health of the global economy’
Agreement marks first time rich countries have set deadline on ending reliance on the fossil fuel
Purchase of 10.5GW of electricity highlights rising energy needs of AI and cloud computing
Washington takes similar line to Russia and China as UN talks head towards conclusion without a deal
Giant retirement scheme delays publication of 2023 climate report after discovering major data issues
Environmental claims come under scrutiny, including the benefits of offsetting emissions from flying
Trudeau government completes C$34bn Trans Mountain project amid cost overruns and climate concerns
‘Sea sparkle’ bedazzles in the dark but is responsible for a reeking green carpet of algae by day
Ex-CCC head warns Rishi Sunak’s rollback on net zero has driven investment elsewhere
Turin meeting puts timeline on deal made at COP28 summit, with allowance for fossil-fuel-reliant nations like Japan
Also in today’s newsletter, EU deforestation rules open new opportunities for data businesses
Also in this newsletter: why Italian premier Giorgia Meloni is running in the EU elections
Damage to habitats and closer contact can help multiple infections jump from wildlife
Environmental change and adaptation risk prompts new research in neglected field
Global warming, flooding and pollution could all help promote evolution of pathogens
Effects will increase illness and force the industry to adapt, say executives
Habitat encroachment means more opportunities for animal-to-human infection
Success of Rotterdam project would help assuage concerns over CCS technology
Batteries and other solutions aim to store wind, solar and hydropower to make up for intermittent supply
Canadian satellite operator GHGSat is proving the power of its technology
Campaign groups raise concerns that schemes will fund damaging solutions after complaints over plant involving Danone
Consumer goods giant extends deadlines and reduces the scale on its ESG goals
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissions
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030
Final plenary session of parliament sees climate legislation passed despite political and industry opposition
Shareholder resolution highlights challenges around Norwegian company’s climate pledge
More than 100,000 evacuated in Chinese floods, schools close in India and Bangladesh, warnings in Thailand and Philippines
Energy watchdog’s forecast runs counter to sentiment among many carmakers struggling to sell battery-run vehicles
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroad
Amin Nasser praises Beijing’s efforts to make solar panels and electric vehicles cheaper
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