Amin Nasser praises Beijing’s efforts to make solar panels and electric vehicles cheaper
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposal
Petrochemical companies oppose global agreement that would cut production to curb pollution
Eiopa head says rise in losses from natural catastrophes needs to be addressed by firms and member states
Head of US oceans agency believes both Democrats and Republicans can see the importance of funding its work
The coming Sustainability Disclosure Requirements take aim at ‘greenwashing’ at individual holding level
Meteorological agencies indicate coming June, July and August ‘more likely than not’ to be warmer than average
Climate change blamed for difficulties facing world’s biggest consumers
Kerry advisers lobbied for carbon offset approval to channel funds to clean-energy projects in poorer countries
Talks over EV and geothermal energy deals aim to support government’s hub ambitions
Grown-ups are needed in these troubled times but must do a better job on the climate problem
SGS expects to be able to cut vessels’ fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent with its wind-sail technology
Contributions will boost lending to poorer countries as pressure grows
Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditched
Voting takes place over next six weeks as temperatures expected to reach new highs above 45C in some areas
Also in today’s newsletter, a new tax task force kicks off, and the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance widens its scope
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net-zero commitments
US bank says higher interest rates, inflation and global conflict have dented outlook for energy transition
With long-haul flights exempt from charges and carriers given free allowances, large share of flights not covered by system
Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject humiliation’ for SNP-Green coalition
Urgent need to ratify UN treaty to protect 30% of oceans by 2030, backers say
Airport, metro and road traffic disruption continue in financial centre even as skies clear
Also in today’s newsletter, a new attack on ESG from Texas
Dutchman led FTSE 100 group’s push into biofuels, hydrogen and renewable power
Many challenges remain before the fuel can play a full role in decarbonisation. Explore the issues with this ‘instant teaching case study’
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