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China’s mandatory national carbon market launched in 2021. So far, only companies with large coal-fired power generation have needed to comply. But other sectors, such as steelmaking, are set to join soon.

Nearly all of the coal-power capacity under development (98%) is now concentrated in just 15 countries, with China and India alone accounting for 86%, according to Global Energy Monitor's latest Global Coal Plant Tracker (GCPT) results.

From 2012 to 2021, 318 land and environmental defenders were killed across Southeast Asia, representing 18% of the global total. The Philippines ranks as Asia’s most lethal country for such activists, with 281 recorded deaths since 2012.

On 5 November, US voters will elect either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump as their next president. The election will be highly significant for climate politics both in the US and around the world.

Custos is spearheading efforts to make businesses more environmentally friendly, teaming up with Systex to lead the charge. You've probably heard about carbon footprints, but have you ever thought about carbon handprints?

As the Indonesian government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste.

The charcoal-like substance has enormous potential to remove CO2, but more research and new accounting methodologies are needed.

Global food prices have seen huge fluctuations in recent years, soaring to record highs in 2022 before dropping in 2023 and rising again slowly this year.

The ability of governments to implement climate policies effectively is the “most important” factor in the feasibility of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, a new study says.

As the world’s biggest shipper and commodity trader, China could establish a mature business model for constructing electric ships. It could also build out better recharging infrastructure, bringing further climate, environmental and economic benefits.