Countries like Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania are promoting CNG as a cheaper, cleaner fuel than petrol – but using gas could hold back a green transition
The government and business can do much more to improve training in sectors such as renewables to include more women and help meet climate goals
US-based nonprofit Arctic Ice Project has cancelled tests in Alaska because of potential disruption to the food chain
The energy giant exited the failed projects after Verra asked for redress, but a legal expert says Shell should be held responsible
The EU, Algeria and Tunisia plan to build a subsea pipeline to start exporting green hydrogen to the bloc by 2030, but experts say the numbers don’t add up
The government aims to reduce emissions by 51-55% between 2005 and 2035, promising additional cuts of just 1% from its previous 2030 goal
Elisa Morgera warns that environmental and human rights impacts must be fully assessed in decisions on new mining projects to power a green shift
The poor state of many networks across Africa is slowing growth in renewable electricity provision, while off-grid solar may be faster and cheaper for rural areas
Unusually dry winter weather meant fires had lots of fuel to burn through, just as strong winds were blowing to spread the flames
Indonesia’s new plan to phase out coal by 2040 needs clear and manageable targets, along with more renewables to meet rising power demand
The announcement comes after Trump said the US should “immediately cease or revoke” any financial commitment made under the UNFCCC
South Africa has a national strategy for a fair shift to cleaner energy – but regional plans and those of multinationals and cities remain patchy
Ambassador Corrêa do Lago’s appointment was widely welcomed by Brazilian climate campaigners, who praised his “deep knowledge” of climate talks
Around $11 billion a year of funding for climate projects in developing countries is under threat from Trump’s review
Recycling e-waste can unlock a vast and sustainable supply of transition minerals but in India the sector relies on a neglected informal economy
A GCF official says the fund needs new sources of money but campaigners worry the move could undermine climate justice
With major US banks out of net zero alliance, European members should push to raise its ambition and turn words into action
Shipping-reliant nations like Panama and Liberia have joined the EU, Japan and small islands in backing an emissions levy
These cycles can worsen wildfires, like in California, where rapid vegetation growth is followed by drying – and also exacerbate flooding when unusually heavy rains hit baked ground
The new president is expected to exit the Paris Agreement, slash climate finance and wage war on science – but clean energy may get an easier ride