The World Is Choking on Plastic Pollution. Can Countries Find a Fix?
In March 2022, the world decided it was time to address the growing scourge of plastic pollution. About
1970-01-01 08:00
US, Indonesia to Explore Mineral Pact as Biden and Jokowi Meet
The US and Indonesia are discussing the potential for cooperation on critical-mineral supplies, senior officials said ahead of
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Plastics ‘Offsets’ Point to Next Frontier in Controversial Green Claims
Some of the world’s biggest consumer companies are boasting a new environmental claim: net zero plastics, or “plastic
1970-01-01 08:00
China Tightens Grip on Copper, Key to World’s Energy Transition
China is in the midst of a breakneck expansion of its copper industry that’s reshaping global flows of
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s Carbon Emissions to Drop Next Year on Clean Energy Boom
A surge in clean power generation will reduce carbon emissions in China next year and could put the
1970-01-01 08:00
Earthshot Prize: Asia leads the way in quest to repair planet
Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time.
1970-01-01 08:00
European Investment Bank to Back Barbados Debt-for-Climate Swap
The European Investment Bank is backing a new debt-for-climate swap for Barbados as the transactions gain in popularity
1970-01-01 08:00
Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies
In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest.
1970-01-01 08:00
US and EU Lead Push for COP28 to Back Tripling of Renewables
The US and the European Union are leading a global push for the United Nations’ climate talks to
1970-01-01 08:00
Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'
More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa Bids to Put Zebra Meat on International Menus
South Africa published a strategy document designed to tap the potential of the country’s vast wildlife industry to
1970-01-01 08:00