Global climate schemes putting a price on carbon emissions
More than a fifth of the world's greenhouse gas emissions are now covered by carbon pricing schemes. Here are some of the biggest.
Global carbon pricing schemes raised $53 bln in 2020 - World Bank
The world's seven largest advanced economies last week recognised the role carbon pricing can play in driving innovation and new technology to hit net zero emissions
OPINION: Why we must give substance to corporate net-zero targets
To avoid accusations of greenwashing, companies need to start tracking their climate impacts and goals as seriously as they report financial results
EU to finalise huge farm policy overhaul; climate groups cry foul
The revamp aims to align agriculture with the EU's target of zero net emissions by 2050, although campaigners say proposed changes lack firm targets
After a deadly landslide in climate-hit Uganda, survivors sue for action
The landslide killed 28 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Now 48 survivors are taking the government to court for failing to protect them
Biden doubles U.S. spending on preparations for extreme weather
The $1 billion will help communities prepare for hurricanes, floods and wildfires, with a portion allotted specifically to disadvantaged communities
Uganda to state agencies: No cash without a climate plan
A new bill says officials must set aside part of their budgets for climate change measures if they want government funding
Italy plans 'special areas' for renewables to help cut red tape
Italy aims to supercharge green energy schemes as sluggish progress so far threatens its climate targets and access to EU recovery cash
EU leaders to debate who will pay for green transition
Under the current system poorer states face lower targets, but goals now need to be toughened
In South Africa, a zero-waste food bus hopes to drive away hunger
With food insecurity rising due to COVID-19, an activist decided to bring affordable groceries to low-income communities in Johannesburg