Progress Against 2030 Targets
A tracked emissions dataset for our climate change coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
UK Dairy Roadmap sets new climate and
The UK dairy industry has updated its environmental roadmap, setting new science-based climate targets and packaging goals for processors.
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...
Collective Global Roadmap Can Boost Cambodia's Energy Transition Goals
Cambodia has made significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy, with nearly half of its electricity mix coming from homegrown renewable...
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.
New Zealand Passes Legislation to Limit Climate Harm Lawsuits Against Companies
New Zealand's parliament has passed a bill that effectively halts climate harm lawsuits against companies, sparking concerns from critics and...
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...
US Government Pushes Back Against EU Sustainability Directives
The US government is calling for exemptions from EU's CSRD and CSDDD directives, citing concerns over duplicative and conflicting obligations for...
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.
Big Tech's Climate Blind Spot: AI's Hidden Emissions Threat
A recent study reveals that the true climate danger of AI lies not in its power-hungry data centres, but in its unchecked use across the fossil fuel...
Land-use Emissions Fall by a Third This Century, Despite Fossil Fuel Emissions Rise
A recent report by the Global Carbon Budget notes a significant decrease in land-use change emissions since the late 1990s, with a steep drop in...
New Plastics Treaty Text Sparks Concerns Over Production Curbs
A new draft text for the UN plastics treaty has been released, sparking concerns that ambition for the global pact is shrinking. The text does not...
Carbon Capture and Storage: A Key Technology in the Quest for Net-Zero Emissions
The role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving net-zero emissions is a topic of ongoing debate. While some see it as a critical technology...
Weaker UK EV targets could raise consumer costs by £3bn annually by 2030
A potential weakening of the UK's electric vehicle (EV) sales targets could cost consumers an additional £3bn per year by 2030, increase oil imports...