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China's 2026 Clean-Tech Exports Drive Global Carbon Emissions Reduction
China's surging exports of solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles, and batteries are set to avoid around 450 million tonnes of CO2 globally...
UK EV target rollback risks 147 million tonnes of CO2
A government consultation on weakening the 2030 electric vehicle sales mandate from 80% to 50% could lock in an extra 147 million tonnes of carbon...
UN Emissions Gap Report Warns of 2.8°C Warming by 2100
The 2026 UNEP Emissions Gap Report states current climate policies will lead to 2.8°C of global warming by century's end, demanding urgent, deeper...
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield despite climate target warnings
The UK government has approved the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield, a move climate campaigners say jeopardises national climate commitments and increases...
High Court blocks Mount Pleasant coal mine expansion in landmark climate ruling
Australia's High Court has invalidated the approval for MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion, ruling that planners must consider...
21 States Sue EPA Over Power Plant Emissions Rule Repeal
A coalition of 21 states, cities, and counties has sued the Trump administration for repealing Biden-era greenhouse gas limits for power plants.
M Group launches 2027-2032 Sustainability Strategy
M Group has unveiled its first sustainability strategy, setting science-based targets to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 intensity by...
Australian opposition pledges to repeal emissions and renewable energy laws
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has vowed to repeal key emissions and renewable energy laws within a month of an election win.
Tropical Nations Last to Benefit from Net Zero Emissions
New research finds the inequality in climate impacts will persist long after global emissions reach net zero.
India's power sector emissions flatline for two years
A new analysis shows India's power sector CO2 emissions have not grown for two years, a first in over 50 years.
UK aviation emissions forecast 50% higher by 2050
The UK government has revised its aviation emissions forecast upwards, predicting levels nearly 50% higher than its 2022 'jet-zero' target for 2050.
Canada and Australia share climate challenge of fossil fuel dependence
Rosa Galvez argues Canada and Australia share a core climate challenge: moving beyond fossil fuel dependence, not just emissions management.
Natural feedback loops could add 30% to global warming
A new study warns that emissions from thawing permafrost, wildfires, wetlands, and freshwaters could amplify global heating by 20-30% by 2100.
Bristol Council to cut emissions with heat pumps and solar panels
Bristol City Council is upgrading three public buildings with air source heat pumps and solar panels, a project expected to save 28 tonnes of CO2e.
Valve Leaks Pose Major Emissions Risk for Energy Transition
A report from engineering firm Score Group warns that leaking valves in carbon capture, LNG, and gas storage systems are a significant, under-managed...
China's emissions fall as Iran war cuts oil
China's CO2 emissions fell 1% after the US-Israeli war on Iran, due to a 9% drop in oil use and a rise in electric transport, analysis shows.
China's CO2 emissions fell 1% in Q2 2026
China's carbon dioxide output declined by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a sharp 9% drop in oil consumption, according to an analysis by...
US pushes to weaken shipping emissions plan
The United States and Saudi Arabia are expected to try to dilute the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework at upcoming London...
UK Urged to Invest £1bn in Heat Networks
The UK government is being urged to invest £1bn in heat networks to unlock further private sector investment.
Factcheck: Conservative Report on Cheap Power Flawed
A report by the Conservative party claiming that cheap power would lead to lower emissions has been found to be flawed, with experts identifying 10...
California Mandates Energy-Efficient Replacement Tires
California becomes the first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires, aiming to reduce emissions and fuel costs.
Schott Abandons Climate-Neutral Production Goal in Favor of Science-Based Targets
German multinational Schott has discontinued its internal goal of achieving carbon-neutral production by 2030, shifting focus towards reducing...
A $278bn Funding Gap: Who Will Pay for Water Security?
The world is grappling with a severe drought crisis, and the question of who will fund the necessary water security measures remains unresolved. The...
Scientists and industry clash over GHG Protocol forest carbon rules
A senior figure involved in setting standards for forest carbon emissions has resigned, citing fundamental disagreements over scientific integrity.