16-Aug-2021
Colorado passes embodied carbon legislation
The US State of Colorado passed legislation that limites emissions across the life-cycle of buildings and roads.
16-Aug-2021
Emissions must peak within 4 years, says IPCC leak
The leak is from the forthcoming third part of the landmark report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Chang.
16-Aug-2021
Japan to launch Nikkei GDP-emissions reductions indicator
Japan’s government will create a new indicator aimed at reflecting the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared with its GDP.
16-Aug-2021
US Senate vote advances $1 trillion infrastructure bill
The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1t infrastructure package. Billionaire Bill Gates may pledge $1.5b for joint projects with the federal government to help fight climate change.
09-Aug-2021
US Senate Democrats to introduce major polluters tax
US Senate Democrats are set to unveil legislation that would tax energy companies responsible for major greenhouse gas emissions.
09-Aug-2021
Scientists spot warning signs of Gulf Stream collapse
Climate scientists have detected warning signs of the collapse of the Gulf Stream, one of the planet’s main potential tipping points.
09-Aug-2021
South Africa proposes global goal for adaptation
South Africa has called on countries to work towards increasing the climate resilience of the global population by 50% by 2030 and by at least 90% by 2050.
09-Aug-2021
US bipartisan infrastructure bill sets out $150b for climate
The bipartisan infrastructure package unveiled by the US Senate includes more than $150b to boost clean energy and promote “climate resilience”.
09-Aug-2021
China to soon release details of roadmap to carbon neutrality
China’s special envoy for climate provided a preview of a strategic report on reaching carbon emissions peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
09-Aug-2021
Costa Rica to ban fuel extraction and exploration
Costa Rican officials will set out a bill this week that permanently prohibits fossil fuel exploration and extraction.
09-Aug-2021
IPCC publishes 2021 climate science report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published the first update on the physical science of climate change since 2013, with stark results.
09-Aug-2021
Just over half of countries signed up to Paris Agreement submit NDCs before deadline
Roughly half of countries did not submit new or updated nationally determined contributions to be included in a UNFCCC synthesis report ahead of COP26.
02-Aug-2021
15 small emitter countries hike climate pledges
15 small emitter countries hike climate pledges
02-Aug-2021
Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
Joe Biden is proposing a return to Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, and possibly to tougher standards.
02-Aug-2021
Indonesia is optimistic of reaching a net zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner, and has updated its adaptation measures and included a new long-term strategy for low carbon development.
China has established a leading group and is formulating a timetable and road map for peak carbon and carbon neutrality.
02-Aug-2021
Indonesia updates net zero strategy in hopes of 2060 target
Indonesia is optimistic of reaching a net zero emissions target by 2060 or sooner, and has updated its adaptation measures and included a new long-term strategy for low carbon development.
02-Aug-2021
Worst drought in Madagascar in four decades continues
The lack of rain in southern Madagascar has led to crop failure and mass hunger, all said to be driven by climate change.
26-Jul-2021
Indonesia sets eyes on becoming geothermal superpower
In a push to become the world’s geothermal powerhouse, Indonesia aims to install 8 GW of geothermal capacity by 2030, up from about 2.1 GW currently.
26-Jul-2021
Israel approves plan to slash carbon emissions by 2050
Israel’s government unanimously approved a plan to drastically reduce carbon emissions by 2050.
26-Jul-2021
Japan boosts renewable energy target for 2030 energy
The industry ministry’s policy draft released says renewables should account for 36 to 38% of power supplies in 2030, double the level of 18% in 2020.