China rules out hosting Cop33 climate summit in 2028
China has declined to host the Cop33 UN climate summit in 2028, leaving other Asian nations to pursue the opportunity amid concerns about US climate policy direction.
More than 100 companies and groups linked to fossil fuels represented at Cop31, study says
Over 100 corporations and industry groups with fossil fuel ties have sent delegations to the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey, according to an analysis by environmental organizations.
Plastic pollution is putting an old legal doctrine to a new test
A Baltimore court ruled that plastic companies are not liable for pollution from their branded products, finding consumers—not manufacturers—are responsible for littering and misuse.
Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January, the first time in 30 years. The party plans to focus on utility affordability, clean energy, and closer scrutiny of Georgia Power.
2 years after Mexico relocated their climate-ravaged community, residents struggle to adapt
Two years after Mexico relocated a climate-displaced fishing community inland, residents struggle with economic hardship and cultural loss despite being rehoused in safer conditions away from rising seas.
Slight fall in carbon emissions from fossil fuels as Iran war drives renewables push
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are forecast to remain flat in 2026, with oil emissions dropping 2% due to rising prices from the Iran war and increased adoption of renewable energy and electric vehicles.