New cement will cool you down in full sun – without electricity
Thu 4 Sep 2025
The strong building material could go in walls and coatings, and make buildings more bearable in sweltering heat without using AC.
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India emphasises global south's rights in climate talks
Today 11:00am
In a meeting with COP30 president-designate André Corrêa do Lago, India discussed “the global south’s rights” and ways to “advance work” on carbon markets and climate finance
Brazil implores businesses to attend COP30 climate summit, despite 'second thoughts' amid Trump backlash
Today 11:00am
November's COP30 summit comes at a precarious time for climate action, as companies back away from environmental initiatives, and attacks on green energy by President Trump.
US warns nations to reject ship fuel emissions deal or face tariffs
Today 11:00am
The United States has warned countries to reject a United Nations plan aimed at cutting fuel emissions from ships or face retaliation in the form of tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions, according to U.S. and European officials.
Scores of climate experts condemn Trump climate report as ‘junk science'
Today 11:00am
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
EU drafting plans to prevent circumvention of carbon border tariff
Today 11:00am
The European Commission will propose measures this year to prevent countries from dodging its carbon border tariff, as some in Brussels fear Chinese firms could reshuffle their trade to avoid the levy.
Major financiers neglect energy transition risks from mining as demand booms
Today 11:00am
Financial institutions are lacking safeguards to prevent harms caused by mining the resources needed for the energy transition, analysis of the sector’s financing finds.
Welcome to Europe’s future Carbon Valley
Thu 4 Sep 2025
Industrial clusters in Europe’s heartland look to carbon capture and storage to turn CO2 from climate liability into a commercial resource.
Can the ICJ opinion bring climate justice for Indigenous peoples?
Thu 4 Sep 2025
The landmark ruling by the world’s top court says national climate policies must protect Indigenous and minority rights – but to be effective, it needs to be enforced by states.
Net-Zero Banking Alliance pauses as future hangs on upcoming vote
Thu 4 Sep 2025
The Net Zero Banking Alliance has announced that members will vote on the transition from a member based alliance to an initiative.
How oil has brought Russia, China and India closer
Thu 4 Sep 2025
Monday's meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi marked a rare display of solidarity - and an opportunity for Putin to engage directly with his country's top oil buyers.
