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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
