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’
Two new digital tools offer a fresh perspective on climate and transition risks
World Bank becomes focal point for efforts to raise up to $9tn a year to fight global warming
Recent titles range from the effects of extreme weather on human behaviour to the unseen forces of nature
Last year’s severe storms highlight growing challenge caused by climate change
Intervention comes as EU leaders prepare to debate bloc’s economic competitiveness
Science Based Targets initiative says its guidance on carbon offsets has not changed pending draft rules in July
The Turner Prize-winning artist’s latest project is tale of craft, culture and climate crisis
Move comes as White House tries to mobilise progressive voters ahead of November election
Leading courts around the world are recognising for the first time that governments have legally binding obligations on emissions
Heatwave in Vietnam damages robusta crop and prompts buying spree, pushing futures contract to highest since launch
What’s behind the upheaval within the Science-Based Targets initiative
New rules to curb pollution are set to face a barrage of challenges in the courts
Staff revolt at Science Based Targets initiative policy on how companies can claim net zero emissions
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