Climate Change

In 2021, President Biden pledged to cut domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 50 to 52 percent by 2030. To achieve this target, the administration intends to reduce tailpipe emissions and boost the efficiency of cars and trucks. Plans to decarbonize buildings by supporting energy efficiency upgrades and electrification are also in place.…

The Tigray People's Liberation Front says it upholds the right and duty to voluntarily mobilise for self-defence.It says it is not a ragtag army, and that's why it has recorded victories against Ethiopia and its allies in some battles.Tigray's External Affairs Office says the war can be ended via a political…

A delegate walks past a climate change poster at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Phil Noble Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - A major investor-led initiative to get companies to take action over climate change has…

Today, as the World Meteorological Organization released its report on the state of the global climate, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement May 18, 2022 – Gatineau, Quebec Today, as the World Meteorological Organization released its report on the state of the…

Key data released Wednesday underscores how swiftly human activities are reshaping the climate. Why it matters: The “State of the Climate” report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a stark reminder for policymakers and business leaders that if the world continues on its current course, climate impacts will escalate…

JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press May 18, 2022Updated: May 18, 2022 9:53 a.m. FILE - The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, addresses the media during a joint press conference with the President of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Guterres is on Wednesday, May 18…

Note: Moderate risk is defined as having between 1-6% chance of experiencing a wildfire during the next 30 years; Data: First Street Foundation; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsNew research shows climate change will cause a steep increase in the exposure of U.S. properties to wildfire risks during the next 30 years,…

The “E” in environmental, social and governance investing has always garnered the most attention. New fund launches so far this year are no different. Asset managers opened 24 funds in the first quarter, including 15 exchange traded funds, with sustainable mandates, according to Morningstar data. A fifth of those focus…

The concrete industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. Its longevity is a testament to its ability to innovate at key junctures to meet the demands of modern society. Today, the industry is standing at one of those junctures. Cement - the ingredient that gives concrete its…

Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday climate change had made him question his job as a driver travelling the world to race cars. Speaking on BBC Question Time, a television panel show mixing politicians and celebrity guests, the German was asked whether his position on…