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Zara owner Inditex commits $50 million to fund low-cost loans for suppliers going greenZara owner Inditex has committed $50 million to an IFC-led fund that aims to raise $400 million to provide low-cost loans to suppliers inve...
From tyres to footwear: How Brisil is finding new uses for rice husk ashRice husk ash is often treated as industrial waste. Vadodara-based Brisil converts it into green silica—a material used in tyres, footwear,...
Global climate talks open with big questions, smaller goalsClimate negotiators from nearly 200 countries are attending COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to address rising global temperatures and emissions. ...
Fossil fuel emissions fall due to Iran war and renewables, finds researchEmissions from the burning of oil, gas and coal -- the main drivers of climate change -- rose by 0.9 percent per year on average in the pas...
India's net-zero transition aim by 2070 offers $22.7 tn investment opportunity for global capitalIndia's push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 could unlock a $22.7 trillion investment opportunity across renewable energy, power grid...
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fightIn 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon red...
In a divided world, COP31 aims for agreement on electrificationCOP31, kicking off November 9 in Antalya, Turkey, is all set to spotlight the global push for electrification. With a target to raise elect...
India announces $1.5-billion scheme to add 92 GWh energy storage capacityIndia has launched a $1.5-billion initiative to boost its energy storage capacity significantly over the next few years. This scheme aims t...
Brazil offers road map to phase down fossil fuels, halt deforestationBuilding on the decision adopted at the first global stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in 2023, these seek to advance clim...
Cornell scientists divided 3 ponds into different plant plots; some had more methane in the water, yet gas escaping into the air did not increase as expectedRecent findings from Cornell University reveal the crucial role freshwater plants play in regulating greenhouse gas emissions in pond ecosy...
UN climate panel to resume in December after key report deadlockThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will convene virtually from December 1 to 3, focusing on finalizing a crucial report a...
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge saysTurkey is set to introduce a pledge at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This pledge suggests that artificial intelligence can ...
Trump says he's ending restrictions on climate-warming methane from oil drillingUS President Donald Trump has announced the termination of a Biden-era rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas operations...
Nations get moving on Paris Climate Accord, but the pace is slow: UNFCCCThe reports assess the progress countries have made towards tackling climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Countri...
Europe needs to better prepare for warmer temperatures: European UnionThe European Union on Tuesday warned of the need to better prepare for a feared 3C rise in global warming as it unveiled new rules to force...
Greenhouse gas levels hit new record highs in 2025: UNGreenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to new record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centurie...
Paper straws are more harmful than plastic straws, South Korean study finds; check what research revealsNew research from South Korea has revealed an unexpected finding: paper straws may actually cause more environmental harm than their plasti...