Environment

UK outlines net-zero strategy and green investment plans

by Joe JACKSON Agence France-Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday urged foreign investors to…

From oil to renewables, winds of change blow on Scottish islands

by Véronique DUPONT LERWICK, United Kingdom (AFP) -- In the far north of the United Kingdom, where the wind blows…

‘Running out of time’: Asia struggles to kick coal addiction

by with Sam Reeves in Kuala Lumpur / Haeril Halim Agence France-Presse CILEGON, Indonesia (AFP) - Smokestacks belch noxious fumes…

Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago

by Pablo COZZAGLIO / Alberto PEÑA Agence France-Presse LA HIGUERA, Chile (AFP) - The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific…

New Zealand boosts climate aid ahead of Glasgow summit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) - New Zealand pledged Monday to quadruple foreign aid spending on climate change, addressing its "woefully…

Australia’s PM drops threat to skip UN climate summit

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australia's prime minister on Friday withdrew a threat to skip next month's landmark UN climate summit,…

Climate change a double blow for oil-rich Mideast: experts

by Frank ZELLER Agence France-Presse PAPHOS, Cyprus (AFP) - The climate crisis threatens a double blow for the Middle East,…

As COP looms, Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in…

Chile opposition moves to impeach Pinera over Pandora Papers claims

by Francisco JARA Agence France-Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) - Chile's opposition on Wednesday moved to impeach the country's president, Sebastian…

US Treasury to study climate change’s impact on communities

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - The US Treasury announced Wednesday it will study how climate change is affecting communities…

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