A new report shows how local climate activism leads to ‘remarkable’ gains
Today 10:00am
Efforts to pass laws and advance clean energy projects can significantly reduce emissions, and at a low cost.
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China’s solar panel exports fall 3% in June, report shows
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Chinese photovoltaic panel exports declined three percent in June from the previous month, mainly because of shrinking demand from the Asia-Pacific region.
Fines and jail time coming for big polluters in South Africa
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South Africa will seek jail time, fines and higher taxes for breaches of proposed rules to govern carbon emissions that will apply to almost all sectors of the economy.
What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it?
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The political consensus around the UK's net zero policies has collapsed, with opponents now branding them too difficult and expensive.
First-of-a-kind US class-action lawsuit would force EPA to reinstate $3bn climate program
Today 10:00am
Coalition of non-profits, tribes and local governments sued EPA chief for halting climate justice grants.
China updates green taxonomy to increase energy transition finance
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China has updated its green taxonomy as part of the country’s efforts to strengthen its net-zero transition ambitions and reduce fragmentation.
Divided nations start 'final' talks on UN plastics treaty
Wed 6 Aug 2025
The key divide is whether the new treaty includes a target to limit plastic production or just focuses on recycling and waste management.
Why plane turbulence is becoming more frequent - and more severe
Wed 6 Aug 2025
As climate change shifts atmospheric conditions, experts warn that air travel could become bumpier: temperature changes and shifting wind patterns in the upper atmosphere are expected to increase the frequency and intensity of severe turbulence.
Who are the climate deniers behind the rollback of foundational US climate policy?
Wed 6 Aug 2025
DeSmog has been tracking the efforts of fossil fuel trade associations, policymakers, and industry backed-groups out to demolish U.S. climate policy for years.
BP makes its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off coast of Brazil
Wed 6 Aug 2025
BP has made its largest oil and gas discovery of the past 25 years off the coast of Brazil as it continues to shift its focus away from renewables and back to fossil fuels.
