Investor group calls for banks to set tougher climate targets
Investors managing $11 trillion want lenders to set 'enhanced' pledges to decarbonise their portfolios
EXCLUSIVE-India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
Coal still accounts for nearly 75% of India's annual power output and a draft electricity policy shows more capacity may be added, albeit with technology to cut pollution
Australia's federal govt and South Australia sign $851 mln deal to curb carbon emissions
Under the agreement, South Australia will provide A$422 million and the federal government will spend A$660 million
China, U.S. agree on need for stronger climate commitments
The two countries will continue to discuss 'concrete actions in the 2020s to reduce emissions aimed at keeping the Paris Agreement-aligned temperature limit within reach'
Power companies urge Biden to implement policies to cut emissions 80% by 2030
The 2030 goal was consistent with Evergreen Action, an advocacy group that proposed a CES in February
U.S. senators urge Biden to condition Brazil Amazon aid on results
Over a dozen Democratic senators warned Biden to be wary of pledges by the right-wing Brazilian leader, as deforestation in the Amazon has skyrocketed under his government
EU to define what makes a 'green' investment in transport, industry, buildings - draft
The "sustainable finance taxonomy" is a list of economic activities and rules they must meet to be classed as green, but a decision on gas and nuclear power is set to be delayed
INSIGHT-Clean crude? Oil firms use offsets to claim green barrels
Fossil fuel companies are increasingly using offset schemes to market dirty energy as a greener option
Google Earth's timelapse feature puts a spotlight on climate change
The tool shows the change in coastlines, sprawling expansion of cityscapes and agricultural land, as well as the recession of glaciers, forests and rivers
Mid-year U.N. talks to go ahead virtually in 'crucial year' for climate action
No formal decisions will be made during the online negotiations, with some developing nations fearing poor digital connections could disadvantage them