International commision votes to allow use of more climate-friendly refrigerants

Monday - A secretive vote in the arcane and Byzantine world of international safety standards late last month may lead to a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from home heating and cooling systems in the coming years.

Tree loss in tropics casts doubt over climate goals

3 May 22 - Tropical regions of the world lost 11.1 million hectares of forest cover in 2021, new data shows, calling into question global pledges to end deforestation by 2030.

Experts, activists say health equity needs more emphasis in fight against climate change

30 Nov 21 - Nearly three decades after the world first came together to address climate change, its impact on human health was a focus of talks this month in Glasgow, Scotland.

Corporate net zero targets: Greenwashing or genuine climate action?

24 Nov 21 - From Big Oil to Big Tech, major companies are promising to go net zero and wash away their carbon sins. But critics say the corporate climate pledges are a smokescreen.