At last year’s U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, world leaders pledged to halt deforestation, phase out fossil fuel subsidies and offer up more climate aid. Following through has been tough.
Author: BRAD PLUMER
War in Ukraine Likely to Speed, Not Slow, Shift to Clean Energy, I.E.A. Says
While some nations are burning more coal this year in response to natural-gas shortages spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, that effect is expected to be short-lived.
California Approves a Wave of Aggressive New Climate Measures
After lobbying by the governor, lawmakers adopted $54 billion in climate spending and voted to keep open the state’s last nuclear plant.
John Kerry Lauds Progress at COP26 but Warns, ‘Job Not Done.’
Mr. Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, acknowledged that many of the promises being put forward in Glasgow were only that — promises.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.
South Africa to Get $8.5 billion to Shift From Coal to Renewables
Developing nations have long said they need aid from wealthy countries to shift to renewable energy. South Africa may show how that would work in practice.
Europe Is Proposing a Border Carbon Tax. What Is It and How Will It Work?
Supporters say it could pressure other countries to take stronger climate action. But this novel tool could be tricky to implement.
Climate Negotiators Reach an Overtime Deal to Keep Paris Pact Alive
The deal puts in place detailed implementation rules, but analysts said it was now up to individual countries to honor their commitments.
Can We Grow More Food on Less Land? We’ll Have To, a New Study Finds
To make meaningful progress on climate change, cows and wheat fields will have to become radically more efficient.