COP27 conference approves historic climate damage fund for developing nations
But the summit failed to reach a deal on further greenhouse gas reductions.
Emissions
UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
Whether or not countries take action is another matter.
UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C
It says societal and infrastructure overhauls are needed to meet the Paris Agreement climate change goal.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Fixing inefficient oil field flaring could drastically reduce methane emissions
A fix would be equivalent to taking 3 million cars off the road.
GM wants to help shape the EPA's next clean car standard
It's teaming with an advocacy group to speed up EV adoption.
Amazon will start testing ultra-low carbon electrofuels for deliveries in 2023
It's partnering with Infinium and will start the tests in Southern California.
California can once again set its own emissions rules, EPA says
The state is now free to push for stricter standards than the federal government.
Sonos plans to improve its mixed environmental track record
Eco-friendly products are key to this strategy.
COP26 climate change deal falls short on coal targets
The environmental pact already has its critics.
US and China will cooperate to limit climate change this decade
Whether or not they hold to the target is another story.
Saudi Arabia won't reach net zero emissions until 2060
The oil exporter is improving, but it's still behind other countries.
California could ban gas-powered generators and mowers by 2024
Some leaf blowers and pressure washers will be affected too.
The largest direct carbon capture plant is now making a small impact on emissions
It could take a long time for these plants to make a difference.
Study says Europe is 21 years behind its emissions reduction goals
The continent's largest utility wants officials to pick up the pace.
Post-pandemic gas revival may threaten climate change targets
The world might not hit emissions goals even after demand cools off.
Tech giants call on the SEC to require climate impact reports from companies
Alphabet, Facebook, Amazon, Intel, eBay, Salesforce and Autodesk asked the agency to leverage global standards.
Biden pledges to cut US greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030
The ambitious target arrives ahead of Biden's virtual summit on climate change.
Apple says selling new iPhones without power adapters will save 861,000 tons of metal
The company highlighted carbon capture and energy efficiency in its 2021 Environmental Progress Report.
China is launching a public data platform to name and shame polluters
You can check emissions levels in real-time.
