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US government backs the carbon credit industry’s push to fix itself
The Biden administration throws its weight behind the industry’s attempts to boost integrity in the beleaguered market
‘More than a number’: Global plastic talks need community experts
Frontline leaders who know the effects of plastic-related pollution want a global treaty that puts public health, human rights and the environment first
Louisiana communities are suffering from Japan-funded LNG exports
When the Japanese and US leaders meet in Washington, they should back a renewable energy future that will end harm to our health and livelihoods from fossil gas
John Podesta replaces Kerry as top US climate diplomat
Podesta will lead US international climate diplomacy alongside his current job overseeing the rollout of domestic clean energy subsidies
US government pauses new gas export terminals in ‘historic win’ for climate
The Biden administration is freezing approvals of new LNG export permits as climate considerations take centre stage.
Ten climate questions for 2024
The US election and negotiations on a new global finance target are the most important things for the climate in 2024
US-China talks thaw in heatwave – Climate Weekly
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Kerry rejects “climate reparations” but praises loss and damage fund
Experts said that the term “climate reparations” implies liability, whereas the loss and damage fund will be filled on a voluntary basis
US backs Indonesian oil refinery despite pledge to end fossil fuel finance
The US has been accused of “breaking” a key climate financing commitment by approving almost $100m in support for an overseas fossil fuel project
Hurricane Ian could cost US $67bn in economic damages
The Category 4 hurricane, one of the most powerful to ever make landfall in the US, has destroyed homes, infrastructure and citrus farms
Democratic contenders in Iowa caucus aim to rejoin Paris accord in green goals
Candidates pledged to boost climate finance for developing nations and break US dependence on fossil fuels
Pope urges EU ministers to step up climate fight
NEWS: Environment chiefs told to work hard to secure global goals in Vatican meet days before bloc finalises Paris strategy
Climate change threatens US business warn Bloomberg and Paulson
NEWS: Climate change could halve crop yields and submerge property worth $500 billion this century
US wind headed for dismal year as carbon emissions rise
NEWS: Expiry of tax credits blamed as wind power installations slow, while coal makes inroads into gas
US cap on coal sector emissions “carbon crumbs” – Hansen
NEWS: US power sector is already halfway to the EPA’s 2030 carbon cap
US water stress may drive shift to renewable power
NEWS: Thermoelectric power including gas, coal and nuclear responsible for 40% of US water use
Alternative solar source offsets high costs by storing energy
NEWS: Using molten salt to store electricity offsets the high cost of solar thermal power, says report
Vermont’s maple syrup threatened by climate change
NEWS: First US state-level climate assessment says maple syrup production will decline as weather warms
Why is the US wind industry in the doldrums?
ANALYSIS: US wind power data suggest a poor 2014, confounding industry forecasts