The country’s last-minute commitment before next week’s climate summit is built on hope for new technology, and little else.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Rich World’s Promise of $100 Billion in Climate Aid Inches Forward
Diplomats announced a plan to make good on an unkept promise of climate aid, a key point of tension in upcoming global climate talks.
Searching for Australia’s Climate Tipping Point
The world, and most Australians, are increasingly disappointed by Australia’s lackluster approach to addressing climate change.
Why Australia Won’t Commit to Slashing Carbon Emissions
The country has fallen behind other developed nations in its commitment to slashing carbon emissions. Neither fires nor international pressure has pushed it away from coal and other fossil fuels.
Putin Won’t Go to Glasgow for Climate Conference
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia may make a speech by video at the United Nations summit, which is seen as pivotal in efforts to stem climate change.
Britain Outlines Energy Plans Amid Dimming Prospects for Climate Summit
In an effort to recapture momentum, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a host of measures, including plans for a big expansion of electric vehicles, more offshore wind power and greater use of hydrogen.
A Warning That Africa’s Last Glaciers Will Soon Vanish
While African nations contribute less than 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a U.N. report underscored the outsize impact that climate change is having on the continent.
On a Pacific Island, Russia Tests Its Battle Plan for Climate Change
President Vladimir V. Putin long dismissed the threat posed by global warming. But fires, disasters and foreign pressure have prompted him to change course.
As Western Oil Giants Cut Production, State-Owned Companies Step Up
In the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, government-owned energy companies are increasing oil and natural gas production as U.S. and European companies pare supply because of climate concerns.
China’s Power Problems Expose a Strategic Weakness
China announced on Wednesday a national rush to mine and burn more coal, as the country’s electricity shortage threatens to damage its image as a reliable manufacturing base.