New Zealand passes climate change disclosure laws for financial firms in world first
The new laws will require financial firms in New Zealand to explain how they would manage climate-related risks and opportunities
OPINION: It's time to hold governments to task for fossil fuels they permit
Courts are telling oil, gas and coal companies to cut emissions from their products to curb climate change. Shouldn't governments also be responsible for projects they approve?
UK net zero targets at risk from inequality, says L&G
Britain runs risk of creating two tiers: one where more affluent communities can benefit from new green, clean technologies and another where poorer communities do not
Russia says Putin won't fly to Glasgow, in blow for climate talks
A spokesman says Russian leader will aim to speak via video conference, adding that the climate issues to be discussed at COP26 "form one of the priorities of our foreign policy"
Big fossil fuel producers' plans far exceed climate targets, U.N. says
Despite efforts to strengthen climate targets, most major oil and gas producers plan to increase production until 2030 or beyond, a new UN report says
Mexico agrees to expand climate goals by 2022, foreign minister says
Mexico, the second-largest greenhouse gas emitter in Latin America, has faced criticism over its current policies
Investor group to pressure utilities on net zero emissions deadline
Utilities account for about 40% of emissions worldwide, more than any other sector
French beekeepers expect worst harvest in decades due to climate change
Beekeepers across Europe have been hit by bad weather and climate change will have a lasting impact on honey production
UK sets out net zero strategy as it gears up to host COP26
The strategy is a set of long-term promises to shift the world's fifth largest economy towards green technologies, including moving to clean electricity and low-carbon heating in homes
OPINION: Why tackling the green skills shortage is vital
To add heat pumps, we first need the people trained to install them