Half of world's CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows
11 Mar 2025

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Researchers say data strengthens case for holding firms to account for their contribution to climate crisis.
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More funding, talent development schemes to boost Singapore’s carbon services sector
Tue 13 May 2025
Despite the economic uncertainties caused by US tariffs and other geopolitical developments, Singapore’s burgeoning carbon services sector is pushing ahead for growth by capturing more funds and building talent.

Germany’s €100 billion green gamble: Inside the nation’s bold climate investment
Tue 13 May 2025
In the race for a net-zero future —Germany’s latest €100 billion climate investment package is so large it has been dubbed a "green bombshell."

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Tue 13 May 2025
Will reaching net zero have any effect on heat extremes, particularly in Africa?

I just returned from Antarctica: climate change isn’t some far-off problem – it’s here and hitting hard
Tue 13 May 2025
Antarctica is often viewed as the last truly remote place on Earth – frozen, wild and untouched. But is it really as untouched as it seems?

Scientists forecast a big increase of clear-air turbulence that could lead to bumpier flights
Tue 13 May 2025
Global warming is making high-altitude winds more volatile. Scientists say there are ways to help prevent serious incidents.

How business and finance are really talking about climate change
Tue 13 May 2025
To many, the real draw of the conference is the behind-the-scenes discussions—an opportunity for information gathering and dealmaking.

Five huge climate opportunities await the next Australian parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver
Mon 12 May 2025
Australians have returned an expanded Labor Party to government alongside a suite of climate-progressive independents. Meanwhile, the Coalition – which promoted nuclear energy and a slower renewables transition – suffered a historic defeat.

The new pope, Leo XIV, has spoken out about urgent need for climate change action
Mon 12 May 2025
As a cardinal, Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was aligned with Pope Francis’s views on the environment.

EU farm plan: More cash for disaster relief and looser green rules
Mon 12 May 2025
Proposals to slash red tape risk clashing with earlier recommendations to make farming more resilient.

COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuels
Mon 12 May 2025
OPINION: Oil, gas and coal cause three-quarters of global emissions. Why are they nowhere to be seen on the Belém climate summit’s agenda?