Rich nations to meet overdue $100 billion climate pledge this year 3/5/2023

Wealthy nations are on track this year to meet their overdue $100-billion climate finance pledge to developing countries, three years later than promised, Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday. ...more

Rainforest nations seek easier access to UN carbon credit scheme 3/5/2023

Countries that are home to rainforest and peatland vital to limiting climate change want easier access to sovereign carbon credits, a financial scheme to reward them for preserving their ecosystems, Congo Republic's environment minister told Reuters. ...more

EU okays $1.61 bln for Dutch gov't to buy out farmers, reduce nitrogen 3/5/2023

The European Commission on Tuesday said it had approved two Dutch plans worth a combined 1.47 billion euros ($1.61 billion) to buy out livestock farmers to reduce nitrogen pollution, saying they are permissible under state aid rules. ...more

NZ narrows car rebates, favors fuel efficiency 3/5/2023

Buyers of electric cars with low emissions will be favored as New Zealand extends its car rebate scheme to further boost sales of green vehicles, the government said on Tuesday. ...more

ADB announces funding plan for Asian efforts to combat climate change 3/5/2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced a funding guarantee facility to help the region reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build infrastructure resilient to the impact of climate change. ...more

Air pollution spikes linked to irregular heartbeats, study finds 2/5/2023

Spikes in air pollution increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, a large study has found. ...more

Germany hopes to help climate with discount travel card 2/5/2023

Germany launches on Monday a new flat-rate public transport ticket valid across the country, but the 49-euro ($54) price point has raised doubts about the pass's potential impact. ...more

Analysts raise EU carbon price forecasts after reform agreement 2/5/2023

Analysts have increased their average price forecasts for EU carbon permits for the next three years after EU countries this week approved plans to revamp the bloc’s carbon market, but warned prices could remain volatile along with swings in European energy costs. ...more

Australia's record renewable output lowers costs, emissions, market operator says 2/5/2023

Australia's renewable energy output surged in the quarter ended March, pushing down energy costs, driving carbon emissions to record lows and helping replace power generated from coal and gas, the country's energy market operator said on Friday. ...more

New nuclear power could help US climate fight but faces hurdles, report says 2/5/2023

A next generation of smaller nuclear power plants could help the U.S. reach long term climate change goals but face technical, regulatory and economic hurdles, a report by nonprofit scientific institutions said on Thursday. ...more