A draft global agreement sets a fee for cargo ships, which carry the vast majority of world trade, to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Trump’s Executive Order to End E.V. Subsidies Draws Pushback
Automakers and even some Republicans may fight to preserve funds, and environmental activists will likely sue, but some experts said that some changes may not survive legal challenges.
Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.
New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing
The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.
Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
U.N. Report on Climate Goals Says Countries Have Made No Progress
An annual assessment by the world body tracks the gulf between what countries have vowed to do and what they’ve actually achieved.
Are Electric Cars Worth the Money?
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
Are Flight Offsets Worth It?
A lot of them don’t work and some might even be harmful. But there are things you can do if you really have to fly.
How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars
The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.
Where the World Is (and Isn’t) Making Progress on Climate Change
Emissions from electricity and transportation are projected to fall over time, a new report finds, but industry remains a major climate challenge.