Heavy fuel oil ban takes effect in Arctic
Ships sailing through Arctic waters can no longer use or carry heavy bunker fuel, though some say a long list of exemptions has undermined the ban's effectiveness.
Google buys stake in Taiwan solar firm to offset regional emissions
Google has purchased a stake in a BlackRock-backed solar firm amid cries that the AI boom is worsening Big Tech's carbon footprint.
Incoming Mexican president taps renewables expert as secretary of energy
Mexico’s incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum has appointed Luz Elena González, an expert in sustainable development, as the next secretary of energy.
Report: Global carbon removal credit industry could reach $100bn
The global market for carbon dioxide removal credits could reach up to $100 billion a year between 2030 and 2035 if barriers to the industry’s growth are addressed.
Europe's largest renewables producer scales back wind and solar
Europe’s largest renewable energy producer becomes the latest company to scale back its clean energy expansion targets.
German court cracks down on greenwashing
Thursday's ruling is the latest attempt by European regulators to crack down on greenwashing tactics as companies seek to woo the eco-conscious consumer.
CSO Futures Weekly: Governments asked to step up, while some businesses push back
Courts and countries are backing biodiversity around the world, while the EU faces pressure from businesses on both sides as it smooths out its climate targets.
Lufthansa Group adds fee to cover EU sustainability regulations
The Lufthansa Group is introducing an environmental surcharge to all flights departing from the EU, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland, saying it could not bear the additional costs generated from soon-to-be enacted sustainability regulations.
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from 2025
Nigeria announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as the first step in a nationwide ban set to begin in January.
Survey: Employees lack trust, guidance with sustainability in workplace
Most employees are both unhappy with their employer's lack of climate action and don't know how to incorporate sustainability into their own roles, the survey found.
