Study: California must totally retire heavy-duty trucks to meet 2045 carbon goals
Heavy-duty vehicles alone contribute about 8% of the state’s total emissions, generating some 32 million tonnes of carbon annually.
Global temperatures breach 1.5C for a year straight
“This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a continuing shift in our climate,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo said.
German 2025 budget includes 'record investment' in renewables, says Scholz
After intense negotiations and mounting pressure for spending cuts, Germany clinched a 2025 budget deal including “record investments” in renewable power and industrial decarbonisation.
Survey: Most financial executives are lost on how to report ESG data
More guidance on data collection must be granted to help companies tap into their ESG-driven potential, says Jens Laue.
Columbia appoints Zarrilli as first sustainability officer
With experience spearheading climate initiatives in NYC mayoral administrations, Zarrilli will be tasked with helping Columbia act on its climate goals.
CSO Futures Weekly: Google grapples with AI-induced emissions
Big Tech companies like Google report climbing emissions amid AI boom, while the transport industry sees penalties for failing to curb carbon.
GM fined $145.8 million after US finds excess emissions
GM is the latest carmaker to get slapped with hefty fuel economy penalties.
Google blames 48% increase in emissions on AI
AI services and programs require considerably more power than standard online activity, sparking concern that the tech industry’s environmental impact is increasingly worsening.
EU approves 3bn euro carbon capture scheme
The European Commission approved a 3 billion euro scheme to support carbon capture and storage in Sweden, though business leaders say lack of regulatory guidance has slowed progress in the sector.
EU energy generation greenest yet, data show
Europe's energy generation is the greenest it's ever been, though demand remains low, skewing prices.
