Schools and factories close. India’s Supreme Court blasts the government’s do-nothing response. But Delhi residents continue to suffer from the bad air.
Tag: Coal
China and the United States Join in Seeking Emissions Cuts
As nearly 200 nations struggle over global climate negotiations, the world’s two biggest polluters sign an agreement, but it was short on details.
18 Countries to Phase Out Coal, According to Leaked Document
The countries, banks and other organizations that make up a new coalition will commit to ending all investment in new coal power generation domestically and internationally.
What Did Scott Morrison, Australia’s Leader, Accomplish at COP26?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison did not announce any firm plans to move away from the country’s deep investment in fossil fuel production.
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.
Once a Leading Polluter, the U.K. Is Now Trying to Lead on Climate Change
On the eve of a global climate summit, Britain’s evolution from fossil fuels to clean energy is on display. But experts question whether its commitment is sufficient, and whether it can persuade other nations to meet meaningful goals.
G20 Nations Agree to New Limits on Coal-Burning Power Plants
The world’s largest economies will stop financing coal plants abroad, though that falls far short of what’s needed to fight climate change, raising fears of half-steps at this week’s U.N. summit.
At McKinsey, Widespread Furor Over Work With Planet’s Biggest Polluters
A letter signed by more than 1,100 employees has called for change at the consulting firm, which has advised at least 43 of the 100 most environmentally damaging companies.
Searching for Australia’s Climate Tipping Point
The world, and most Australians, are increasingly disappointed by Australia’s lackluster approach to addressing climate change.