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US, China aim to revive climate talks as planet reels under extreme weather BEIJING, China – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said it was “imperative that China and the United States make real progress” in the four months before […]

China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records BEIJING, China – A remote township in China’s arid northwest endured temperatures of more than 52 Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) on Sunday, state media reported, […]

UAEU launches its COP28 roadmap AL AIN- This United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) today launched its strategic plan of action leading up to the meeting of the 28th Conference of the […]

Climate change could lead to 'widespread chaos' for insect communities Research explores how a warming world could impact ecosystems and derail the development of new species. New research explores how a warming world could […]

Drought-depleted hydropower drives China to turn to coal LONDON – China has leant hard on coal-fired power plants as well as wind and solar generators to make up for a shortfall in hydroelectric generation as a result of low Read More

Late push for coal subsidies upsets EU deal on energy reforms LUXEMBOURG – Climate Change – A late proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has upset European Union countries’ plans to on Monday approve a reform of the bloc’s Read More

Swiss voters approve global minimum corporate tax, climate goals ZURICH – Voters in Switzerland on Sunday approved the introduction of a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach Read More

Mexico says mass bird deaths likely caused by El Niño's hotter waters MEXICO CITY – The deaths of hundreds of wild birds along Mexico’s Pacific coast were likely caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, local authorities said on Read More

Mexico swelters as 'atypical' heat wave grips nation MEXICO CITY / MONTERREY, Mexico – Climate Change – Earth Rally – Mexican authorities urged people across the country to take safety precautions on Thursday as an unusual Read More

Climate law divides Swiss voters ahead of referendum GENEVA – The Swiss government hopes voters will support a draft climate law aiming to cut emissions to net zero by 2050 as it seeks to comply with its global commitments Read More

Threat to whales complicates US research into seaweed for biofuel U.S. Department of Energy has invested $55 million in seaweed biofuel research Whale biologists worry kelp growing gear could entangle critically endangered Read More

Germany overtakes China as second most attractive country for re-newables investment LONDON – Germany has overtaken China to become the second most attractive country in the world for renewables investment due to its efforts to speed up power market Read More

South Africa sees 5,500 MW more renewable energy online by 2026 JOHANNESBURG – South Africa expects more than 5,500 megawatts (MW) of additional renewable energy projects to come online by 2026, electricity minister Kgosientsho Read More

Investors may exit consumer goods firms over EU deforestation law LONDON – As a new European Union zero-tolerance deforestation law looms, several major investors told Reuters they are concerned about their exposure to the issue, with Read More

Fossil fuel company net zero plans 'largely meaningless,' report says LONDON – The number of fossil fuel companies setting net-zero emissions targets has risen sharply over the past year, but most fail to address key concerns, making them Read More

India says plants using imported coal to operate at full capacity till September NEW DELHI – India on Monday said power plants operating on imported coal would have to run at full capacity till the end of September, extending an earlier timeline by Read More

UAE looks to salty, muddy mangroves in climate change fight Climate Change – ABU DHABI – Against the heat, urbanisation and sand of the United Arab Emirates, the placid, muddy waterways of the Gulf state’s coastal mangroves are Read More