Brazil's Bolsonaro says govt reduced environmental fines for 'peace and tranquility'
Bolsonaro's words reflect his still-cozy relationship with ranchers, a key part of his political base, even though he has given tentative signs he will boost efforts to curb deforestation
U.S. national security adviser says China climate cooperation not a 'favor'
Climate change is one of the few issues that China and the United States, the world's top greenhouse gas emitters, have said they could work on together to solve
China climate change cooperation not "favor" to the U.S. - U.S. national security adviser
China is currently the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, followed by the United States
Nigel Farage: Brexiteer, scourge of the woke – and eco-warrior?
Britain's Brexit champion has joined the advisory board of a Dutch carbon offset company aiming to plant three trillion trees by 2030
Kindled by 2015 fires, Indonesia thinks big on forest protection
The Southeast Asia haze crisis pushed Jakarta to adopt a more joined-up conservation approach to reduce land clearing and the risk of fires, with deforestation now declining for four years in a row
OPINION: U.S. stimulus package needs to help communities face climate risks
Coronavirus recovery cash should help cities adapt to the realities of rising seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding, mayor say
Germany must tighten climate law to protect young people's future, court rules
Ministers say they will draw up the necessary legislation soon to set out how Germany will bring carbon emissions down to almost zero by 2050
India manufactured the world's vaccines. Now repay the favour
India’s brutal surge in COVID infections underlines the urgent need for a new global health bloc to share human, medical and financial resources
Biden's first 100 days give climate green light - but bumpier ride to come
The U.S. president has moved fast to boost green jobs and reclaim international leadership on climate change - he now needs to put those promises into action
ESG: why social investing is the next big thing
ESG factors, which measure a company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance issues, have become critical to understanding a company’s performance. Until now, because of the risks posed by climate change, most metrics have focused on the ‘E,’. But today, the Coronavirus pandemic has put a greater emphasis onto the ‘S’: how a business directly affects communities’ or people’s rights.