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July 02, 2026
Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic climate rehearsal
Los Angeles is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
July 01, 2026Can ship recycling supply steel needed for the green transition?
Old ships contain mountains of scrap needed for lower-carbon steelmaking. But the course from ship to furnace is made harder by global politics.
July 01, 2026Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute statistical review of world energy.
June 25, 2026Three lessons for the world from the fall of another UK prime minister
Keir Starmer promised more for developing countries and a grown-up approach on climate and China. His abrupt exit holds lessons far beyond Britain.
June 22, 2026Bonn talks: Why COP31’s electrification target matters for ASEAN energy markets
COP31's 35x35 target aims to raise electricity's share of final energy to 35% by 2035. ASEAN electricity demand grew 60% in a decade and needs USD 20B+ annually in grid investment to keep pace.
June 12, 2026SBTi unveils Net-Zero Standard 2.0: Three key changes companies should know
SBTi's first major revision since 2021 lets companies count low-carbon product purchases toward Scope 3 targets, replaces 2050 pledges with five-year cycles, and tiers carbon credit use.
June 11, 2026Inside SpaceX IPO: Can orbital data centers solve AI’s growing power problem?
SpaceX's IPO seeks USD 75B at a USD 1.77T valuation as AI1 targets solar-powered orbital computing. Blue Origin, Meta, and others are also pursuing space-based energy to bypass terrestrial grid limits.
June 09, 2026Why electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity
Governments and car manufacturers sell electric cars as the future of green transport. But a less visible trend is challenging this story: many electric cars are getting bigger.
June 08, 2026IATA warns of wide gap in SAF output, moves to boost CORSIA EEUs supply
SAF is widely seen as a key solution for decarbonizing the aviation sector. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has struck a pessimistic tone, projecting global SAF production will reach just 2.4 million.
June 03, 2026Could standardizing ESG scores make corporate greenwashing easier?
Three-quarters of S&P 500 companies now tie a portion of their CEO’s pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. They typically include carbon emissions, workforce diversity and worker safety, among others.