Pacific Islands students target U.N. court as key weapon to fight climate change
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the shadow of the United Nations’ towering headquarters in New York City, law student Solomon Yeo from an …
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The Democrats’ Climate Bill Will Soon Let Corporations Pay Even Fewer Taxes
The Democrats’ Climate Bill Will Soon Let Corporations Pay Even Fewer Taxes Jack McEvoy on September 15, 2022 The Democrats’ enormous climate spending bill will …
Large companies’ assets at growing risk of climate impact – S&P Global
By Juliette Portala (Reuters) – Over 90% of the world’s largest companies will have at least one asset highly exposed to the physical impacts of …
The U.S. oil executive making a big bet on combating climate change
By Liz Hampton (Reuters) – The chief executive of a small U.S. oil company has jumped to the forefront of the energy industry’s greenhouse gas …
‘Democrat Attack’: Republican Criticizes Democrat-Led Hearings To Investigate ‘Climate Change Denial’
‘Democrat Attack’: Republican Criticizes Democrat-Led Hearings To Investigate ‘Climate Change Denial’ Jack McEvoy on September 12, 2022 Republican Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas on Monday …
Climate impacts heading to ‘uncharted territories of destruction’ -UN chief
By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) -The impacts of climate change are “heading into uncharted territories of destruction”, U.N. secretary-general António Guterres warned on Tuesday on …
Africa losing up to 15% of GDP growth to climate change – AfDB
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa is losing 5% to 15% of its per capita economic growth due the effects of climate change and is facing a …
Factbox-U.S. climate package jump-starts EV, clean energy projects
By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Reduction Act (IRA) on Aug. 16 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars …
White House Labels Cryptocurrency Mining A Climate Threat
White House Labels Cryptocurrency Mining A Climate Threat Jack McEvoy on September 8, 2022 The White House believes that the federal government should reduce cryptocurrency …
Climate tipping points of coral die-off, ice sheet collapse closer than thought
By Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – When might the world’s bleaching coral reefs pass the point of no return? When would warming temperatures cause the …
Supply constraints delaying U.S. solar sector’s boom from new climate law -market report
(Reuters) – U.S. solar energy project developers will struggle to access equipment supplies for at least the next year, delaying their ability to tap generous …
BlackRock defends work with climate groups amid Republican attacks
By Ross Kerber BOSTON (Reuters) – A BlackRock Inc executive said the top asset manager’s work with investment industry groups doesn’t prevent it from making …
EU, China trade barbs over failed G20 climate talks
By Kate Abnett and David Stanway BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and China are questioning each other’s commitment to fighting climate change, following the …
EU plans to build firefighting fleet faster after summer of climate crises
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and its member states agreed on Monday to speed up plans to establish an EU fleet …
Tackling inequality key to climate fight – study
By Simon Jessop and Gloria Dickie LONDON (Reuters) – Tackling inequality is key to securing the public support needed to overhaul the global economy and …
JAYARAJ: Climate Change Transformed India Into An Agricultural Superpower — Just Ask My Grandparents
JAYARAJ: Climate Change Transformed India Into An Agricultural Superpower — Just Ask My Grandparents Vijay Jayaraj on September 3, 2022 My grandparents survived a nationwide …
Biden Appoints Dem Operative John Podesta To Hand Out $370 Billion In Climate Funds
Biden Appoints Dem Operative John Podesta To Hand Out $370 Billion In Climate Funds Trevor Schakohl on September 2, 2022 President Joe Biden has appointed …
Top Biden Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy Resigns From White House
Top Biden Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy Resigns From White House Jack McEvoy on September 2, 2022 President Joe Biden’s chief climate adviser Gina McCarthy is …
Climate Activists Superglued Themselves Inside UK Parliament Using A Petroleum-Based Product
Climate Activists Superglued Themselves Inside UK Parliament Using A Petroleum-Based Product Jack McEvoy on September 2, 2022 Extinction Rebellion, an international group of climate activists, …
Explainer-Why are bank regulators struggling with climate stress tests?
By Simon Jessop and Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – The first stress tests to assess banks’ exposure to the risks of climate change are underestimating …
Democrat-Linked Groups Are Shilling Climate Bill To ‘Female,’ Racially ‘Diverse’ Voters
Democrat-Linked Groups Are Shilling Climate Bill To ‘Female,’ Racially ‘Diverse’ Voters Jack McEvoy on August 30, 2022 Two Democrat-linked climate advocacy groups are spending $12 …
HSBC hires Justin Wu as Asia-Pacific co-head of climate change – memo
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC has hired Justin Wu as its first co-head of climate change Asia Pacific to lead the development and implementation of …
BHP shareholders seek consistent climate policy, submit resolutions
(Reuters) – BHP Group shareholders have sought inclusion of climate sensitivity analysis in financial statements from 2023, and requested consistency on climate policy, the world’s …
How industry is depending on carbon capture technology for climate goals
By Cassandra Garrison (Reuters) – Norwegian carbon dioxide (CO2) storage company Northern Lights and its owners have agreed to store emissions captured at fertiliser-maker Yara’s …
Analysis-Biden’s student loan forgiveness may erase savings of climate, drugs law
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s controversial plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for tens of millions of Americans …
EU to urge big polluters to toughen climate pledges by COP27 summit – draft
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will urge the world’s biggest economies to improve their targets to fight climate change ahead of …
Dems’ Climate Bill Overrules Supreme Court, Expands EPA’s Control Over Energy Industry
Dems’ Climate Bill Overrules Supreme Court, Expands EPA’s Control Over Energy Industry Trevor Schakohl on August 24, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act defines “air pollutants” …
Tuvalu minister says both China, U.S. needed for climate change action
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Both the United States and China need to be on board to ensure peace and bring action on climate …
Russian cenbank says business climate improved in August
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s central bank said on Wednesday that its business climate index remained in the positive range for the second month running in …
Climate Activist Celebrities Accused Of Wasting Thousands Of Gallons Of Water While State Suffers Drought
Climate Activist Celebrities Accused Of Wasting Thousands Of Gallons Of Water While State Suffers Drought Jack McEvoy on August 23, 2022 Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian …
Democrats’ Massive Climate Bill Might Violate Critical South Korean Trade Deal
Democrats’ Massive Climate Bill Might Violate Critical South Korean Trade Deal John Hugh DeMastri on August 22, 2022 The South Korean parliament will consider whether …
Biden climate law could expand controversial biogas industry
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate law could help to expand a burgeoning but controversial industry that seeks to capture …
‘Incongruities In Morality’: Biden’s Climate Activist Allies Aren’t Happy With Massive Spending Bill
‘Incongruities In Morality’: Biden’s Climate Activist Allies Aren’t Happy With Massive Spending Bill Jack McEvoy on August 18, 2022 Activists on President Joe Biden’s environmental …
‘Deeply Flawed’: Democrats’ Climate Bill May Supercharge China And Its Carbon Emissions
‘Deeply Flawed’: Democrats’ Climate Bill May Supercharge China And Its Carbon Emissions Jack McEvoy on August 16, 2022 The Democrats’ massive climate spending bill, which …
Caribbean nations should push for climate finance at COP27, Bahamas PM says
By Jasper Ward NASSAU (Reuters) – Caribbean countries should pressure developed nations to provide more financing to mitigate the effects of climate change at the …
Dems’ Climate Bill Includes Massive Tax Break For Mining Industry
Dems’ Climate Bill Includes Massive Tax Break For Mining Industry Jack McEvoy on August 15, 2022 The Democrats’ $369 billion climate spending bill includes tax …
WHITBECK: It’s Time To Bring Down The Church Of Climate Change Once And For All
WHITBECK: It’s Time To Bring Down The Church Of Climate Change Once And For All Rick Whitbeck on August 13, 2022 When you look at …
Here’s What Americans Will Get From The Climate And Tax Bill Democrats Just Passed
Here’s What Americans Will Get From The Climate And Tax Bill Democrats Just Passed Jack McEvoy on August 12, 2022 House Democrats on Friday passed …
Biden to sign $430 billion climate and tax bill into law next week
(Reuters) – President Joe Biden said he will next week sign into law a $430 billion bill that is seen as the biggest climate package …
Democrats’ $430 billion climate, drug bill gets enough votes to pass U.S. House
WASHINGTON – The Democrats’ landmark $430 billion climate, tax and drug pricing bill secured enough votes to pass the U.S. House on Friday. Voting was …
Big Oil Is Backing Dems’ Climate Bill — Here’s Why
Big Oil Is Backing Dems’ Climate Bill — Here’s Why Jack McEvoy on August 11, 2022 Large oil and gas producers are lauding the Senate …
BASTASCH: Europe Is Descending Into Climate Lockdowns. Will America Blindly Follow Suit?
BASTASCH: Europe Is Descending Into Climate Lockdowns. Will America Blindly Follow Suit? Michael Bastasch on August 11, 2022 If energy is life and the lack …
‘The Little Guys Get Swept Up’: Taxes In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Threaten Independent Oil, Gas Producers
‘The Little Guys Get Swept Up’: Taxes In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Threaten Independent Oil, Gas Producers Jack McEvoy on August 9, 2022 New taxes …
Researchers Suggest Americans Should Work Less To Help The Climate
Researchers Suggest Americans Should Work Less To Help The Climate Justine Brooke Murray on August 9, 2022 Some climate researchers and economists are suggesting Americans …
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill
Climate Activists Slam Fossil Fuel Concessions In Senate Dems’ Climate Bill Jack McEvoy on August 9, 2022 Environmental groups are condemning fossil fuel provisions in …
Dems’ Massive Tax And Climate Bill Will Only Put 11,000 Electric Vehicles On The Road, CBO Says
Dems’ Massive Tax And Climate Bill Will Only Put 11,000 Electric Vehicles On The Road, CBO Says Jack McEvoy on August 8, 2022 Senate Democrats’ …
Climate change compensation fight brews ahead of COP27 summit
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS – Tensions are mounting ahead of this year’s U.N. climate summit, as vulnerable countries ramp up demands for rich countries to …
U.S. Senate passes $430 billion climate change, tax, drug pricing bill; sends to House
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Sunday passed landmark legislation sought by President Joe Biden that Democratic backers say will bring a major reduction in …
U.S. Senate begins vote to advance Democrats’ $430 billion climate, tax and drug bill
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate on Saturday began a vote to hold debate on a landmark $430 billion bill that would reduce carbon emissions that …
‘A Warning To The Provocateurs’: China Won’t Help US With Drugs, Climate After Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
‘A Warning To The Provocateurs’: China Won’t Help US With Drugs, Climate After Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit ‘A Warning To The Provocateurs’: China Won’t Help US …