After decades of meetings, nations still haven’t agreed to curb the main driver of global warming.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
The Dilemmas of the U.A.E., a Petrostate, Preparing to Host COP28
Climate activists have balked at the fact that a leading oil producer, the United Arab Emirates, is hosting this year’s U.N. climate talks. But Emirati officials say they, too, are grappling with hard questions.
Documents Show Plan for Leader of COP28 Climate Talks to Promote Fossil Fuels
A leaked document has talking points for the president of the United Nations climate conference, who is an oil executive in the United Arab Emirates, to advance oil and gas deals.
Vietnam Is Jailing Environmentalists Who Helped It Secure Billions
The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.
Former Coal Towns Get Money for Clean-Energy Factories
An Energy Department program designed to create jobs and manufacturing in communities reliant on fossil fuels is backing projects in West Virginia, Colorado and elsewhere.
U.S. and China Agree to Displace Fossil Fuels by Ramping Up Renewables
The climate agreement between the two countries is seen as a bright spot as President Biden prepares to meet President Xi Jinping.
5th National Climate Assessment Lays Out Climate Threats and Solutions
A major government assessment lays out both the far-reaching perils of global warming and the cost-effective fixes that are available today.
Fossil Fuel Use Increasing, Not Decreasing, as Key Target Looms
The world remains on track to produce far more oil, gas and coal than would be consistent with relatively safe levels of heating, a new report found.
Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains
The administration said 15 clean energy projects were making solid progress and that it was on track to meet its goals for 2025.
How Germany’s Green Party Lost Its Luster
The party was riding high when it entered the government two years ago. Now it is stumbling, blamed for driving voters to the far right.