Environmental claims come under scrutiny, including the benefits of offsetting emissions from flying
Turin meeting puts timeline on deal made at COP28 summit, with allowance for fossil-fuel-reliant nations like Japan
Also in today’s newsletter, EU deforestation rules open new opportunities for data businesses
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, say executives
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
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
Canadian satellite operator GHGSat is proving the power of its technology
Campaign groups raise concerns that schemes will fund damaging solutions after complaints over plant involving Danone
Consumer goods giant extends deadlines and reduces the scale on its ESG goals
Industry faces 2039 deadline on the dirtiest energy source but existing gas plants escape present standards
This annual FT-Statista survey lists the companies that have made the most progress in cutting their carbon emissions intensity. A full report, comprising articles discussing the issues that this research raises, will follow on May 16
Despite chafing at green regulations, companies are making headway on cutting carbon emissions
The company’s global plans range from solar modules and electric buses, trucks and trains to complex transport systems. But is it trying to do too much?
Move is expected to push up prices as aircraft switch to 10% blend of greener fuels by 2030
Final plenary session of parliament sees climate legislation passed despite political and industry opposition
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