Progress in the fastest-warming continent is thwarted by a constituency fatigued by inflation and trade tensions
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workers
Second round of discussions ends without significant progress on export credit policies
Longi founder Li Zhenguo is laying off thousands of staff in an industry grappling with oversupply
Critics say Biden administration risks losing race to mine resources in international waters
Biden administration push to decarbonise draws in companies from Sweden, Denmark and Germany
Satellite detection shows Indonesia suffers the most slicks tracked in busy waterways
Test case on power of courts as oil and gas companies push back over judgments on their role in global warming
Also in today’s newsletter, exploring the debate around green interest rates
Climate resilience efforts are essential to keep a check on policy premiums
UK climate tech has boomed despite Rishi Sunak’s decision to weaken net zero policies
Good governance is not necessarily a guide to a company’s environmental credentials
Also in today’s newsletter, Larry Fink embraces ‘energy pragmatism’
Whether the nascent industry turns into reality rests on talks taking place behind the scenes
Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictions
Latest loss of $8.5bn in Texas comes after asset manager tried to make inroads in the Republican state
Also in today’s newsletter, a new AI application focused on assessing climate risks
Insurance premiums and adaptation measures have not kept pace with climate change
Population growth and industrialisation are compounding the problem, but there is no shortage of solutions
Start-ups looking to serve a thirsty planet may find it easier to raise funds as droughts make headlines
The country’s storage and supply network is underdeveloped, but simple solutions can bring big benefits
Organiser of global warming negotiations says body needs contributions totalling more than €150mn over 2 years
Environmental trade restrictions now reflect noisy campaigners more than protectionist farmers
Auto sector says final EPA rule presents ‘more reasonable’ goals for adoption of electric vehicles
Victory for activists in latest consumer protection action over sustainability claims
Expanded coal production and oil refinery restart behind setback but company says it is on track for targets
Chief executive of AtkinsRéalis says more planning needed ahead of first global nuclear energy summit
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World Meteorological Organization report highlights rising food insecurity and costs of failing to curb global warming
Calls for London and Brussels to relink energy markets to prevent ‘regulatory nightmare’
Emissions of planet-warming gas are near record levels despite environmental pledges
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