Trading groups make carbon market pact
31 May 2013
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Fossil fuel phaseout talks begin with half the global economy
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The world’s first fossil fuel phaseout conference has begun in Santa Marta, Colombia, with 57 countries representing more than half of global GDP, 30% of the world’s population and 20% of global fossil fuel production.
COP negotiations chief on how Iran war oil shock paves road to climate talks in Turkey
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As countries meet at key climate crisis meetings, Australia’s Chris Bowen says war underlines need to move away from fossil fuels.
China’s leadership calls for ‘strict control’ of fossil fuels
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Chinese government leaders published a policy document on 22 April – Earth Day – calling for stricter controls on fossil-fuel consumption and greater oversight of heavy emitters.
US official: No hope for global carbon tax
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A U.S. negotiator warned other countries in a closed-door meeting that efforts to rein in climate pollution from ships has "no prospect" of success.
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
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The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China.
Here’s what to expect from the first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels
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Delegates from more than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia, from April 24 to 29 at the first-ever Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels.
Prospects for global green shipping deal boosted by US tariff ruling, analysts say
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While divisions remain over the international shipping’s Net Zero Framework, the US’s main threat may now have been partly neutered
Scientists forecast wildfire risk for species survival under climate change
Fri 24 Apr 2026
A new study warns climate change could increase the global area susceptible to wildfires in the future, putting many more species at risk than today.
Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate.
New gas-powered data centers could emit more greenhouse gases than entire nations
Fri 24 Apr 2026
New gas projects linked to just 11 data center campuses around the US have the potential to create more greenhouse gases than the country of Morocco emitted in 2024.
