Auto sector says final EPA rule presents ‘more reasonable’ goals for adoption of electric vehicles
Victory for activists in latest consumer protection action over sustainability claims
Expanded coal production and oil refinery restart behind setback but company says it is on track for targets
Also in today’s newsletter, one solar company thinks it has what it takes to go public — despite a down market for the sector
Chief executive of AtkinsRéalis says more planning needed ahead of first global nuclear energy summit
Why on earth are investors falling for it?
World Meteorological Organization report highlights rising food insecurity and costs of failing to curb global warming
Calls for London and Brussels to relink energy markets to prevent ‘regulatory nightmare’
Emissions of planet-warming gas are near record levels despite environmental pledges
Institution adopts moratorium on accepting Shell and BP funds amid scrutiny of companies’ influence on academia
Campaigners hit out at Court of Appeal ruling that has led to acquittals in some criminal damage cases
Companies are ignoring one side of the ‘net zero’ ledger
Hardline rhetoric reduces some of America’s most important allies and trading partners to a nuisance
National Audit Office says high cost of devices and policy uncertainty to blame
Scientists alarmed about consistent off-the-charts increase in sea temperatures since March 2023
Debt and climate-change-related crises increase need for International Development Association’s assistance
Electro-thermal batteries’ selling point is they can heat up bricks and rocks using cheapest six hours of electricity in any given day
Warmer atmosphere will continue to hold more moisture and contribute to rainfall, scientists say
Also in today’s newsletter, the private sector is missing in action on climate resilience and adaptation finance
Hundreds failed to lay out goals aligned with Paris agreement to limit warming to 1.5C
Many groups have focused on the near term and their own emissions — rather than those of suppliers and customers
200-odd nations that will gather for COP29 are expected to bring improved targets for emissions reduction
Energy major scraps 2035 target, giving itself more flexibility on timing of plans
Also in this newsletter: Brussels prepares yet another package to placate Europe’s angry farmers
US pellet supplier to power plants brought down by debt, higher costs and a trading loss
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