Giant retirement scheme delays publication of 2023 climate report after discovering major data issues
Success of Rotterdam project would help assuage concerns over CCS technology
Batteries and other solutions aim to store wind, solar and hydropower to make up for intermittent supply
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standards
Baku still ‘working on’ its own climate plan as president argues fossil fuels will be needed for ‘years to come’
Consumer goods giant extends deadlines and reduces the scale on its ESG goals
Also in this newsletter: why Italian premier Giorgia Meloni is running in the EU elections
While climate is changing, the model for insurance has not
How global warming and deforestation are helping diseases jump from animals to humans and spreading fungal infections, while also fuelling antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’. Plus the impact on malaria, Lyme disease and the insurance industry
Damage to habitats and closer contact can help multiple infections jump from wildlife
Environmental change and adaptation risk prompts new research in neglected field
Global warming, flooding and pollution could all help promote evolution of pathogens
Effects will increase illness and force the industry to adapt, executives say
Habitat encroachment means more opportunities for animal-to-human infection
Global carriers ask Brussels to weaken landmark plans to require monitoring and disclosure of all emissions
Canadian satellite operator GHGSat is proving the power of its technology
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissions
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030
Shareholder resolution highlights challenges around Norwegian company’s climate pledge
More than 100,000 evacuated in Chinese floods, schools close in India and Bangladesh, warnings in Thailand and Philippines
Energy watchdog’s forecast runs counter to sentiment among many carmakers struggling to sell battery-run vehicles
Rich countries espouse active industrial policy at home while continuing to impose outdated policies abroad
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
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
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