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Biden cranks up U.S. ambition as summit raises climate hopes

World Apr 23, 2021

Biden cranks up U.S. ambition as summit raises climate hopes

The U.S. president told a virtual Earth Day summit that the world's largest economy will cut emissions blamed for climate change by 50 to 52% by 2030 compared with 2005 levels.

Japan pledges 46% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030

National Apr 22, 2021

Japan pledges 46% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030

by Osamu Tsukimori

Suga announced Thursday that Japan will target a 46% cut in greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 from 2013 levels, a sharp upgrade from its earlier goal of a 26% cut.

Rich nations under fire for funding 'bridge fuel' gas overseas

World | ANALYSIS Apr 22, 2021

Rich nations under fire for funding 'bridge fuel' gas overseas

by Megan Rowling

Pressure on wealthy governments to stop financing polluting coal projects in developing nations is getting results, but the battle is far from over, environmentalists say.

Arizona mining fight pits economy and EVs against conservation and culture

Business Apr 21, 2021

Arizona mining fight pits economy and EVs against conservation and culture

by Ernest Scheyder

After U.S. President Joe Biden put a stop to a huge copper mine project, some people are rejoicing while others living nearby are feeling the pinch.

Clean crude? Oil firms use offsets to claim green barrels.

Business Apr 21, 2021

Clean crude? Oil firms use offsets to claim green barrels.

by Timothy Gardner, Nerijus Adomaitis and Rod Nickel

Oil-and-gas companies worldwide are increasingly trying to market their products as cleaner using a range of controversial methods, including buying credits.

Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half

World Apr 21, 2021

Biden will pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half

by Lisa Friedman and Coral Davenport

The president will commit the United States to deep cuts in emissions at an Earth Day summit meeting that starts on Thursday, according to people familiar with the plan.

A tale of two makers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China

Business / Corporate Apr 19, 2021

A tale of two makers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China

by Norihiko Shirouzu

While General Motors has successfully tapped into the market for small, no-frills runarounds, Toyota is still in mid-size and SUV territory.

Skinny jeans and flash mobs: Young people take leading environmental role in India

Asia Pacific Apr 18, 2021

Skinny jeans and flash mobs: Young people take leading environmental role in India

The battle between the state and environmental activists is not new in India, but it has rarely been fought by young people.

Japanese government under pressure to target deep emissions cut by 2030

National | FOCUS Apr 17, 2021

Japanese government under pressure to target deep emissions cut by 2030

by Junko Horiuchi

To address the matter, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government is set to release a new carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions target for fiscal 2030.

Biden’s global climate debut risks falling short on new goals

World | FOCUS Apr 15, 2021

Biden’s global climate debut risks falling short on new goals

by Jess Shankleman

Before the U.S. can lead on climate change, it will first have to overcome the world's mistrust.

Japan joins U.S. in urging China to accelerate climate action

Business / Economy Apr 15, 2021

Japan joins U.S. in urging China to accelerate climate action

by Stephen Stapczynski

China's "air pollution control could directly affect our people’s health and society," said Japan's Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

Facebook’s new target in the misinformation war: Fake news about climate change

World Apr 14, 2021

Facebook’s new target in the misinformation war: Fake news about climate change

by Kurt Wagner

Climate change has emerged as a key priority in Facebook’s quest to stomp out misinformation, an effort that involves policing user posts while simultaneously defending free speech.

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