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Sustainability and Climate Priorities to Watch in 2026
As governments, investors, and industries adjust to tighter climate targets and economic uncertainty, 2026 is shaping up as a pivotal year for sustainability...
U.S. Emergency Order Keeps Indiana Coal Plants Online as Grid Relia...
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order allowing two Indiana coal-fired power plants to continue operating beyond planned retirement...
EU Concedes Carbon Border Tax Design Flaws as It Finalises Broader ...
The European Commission has acknowledged that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was “too broad” and “too clunky,” announcing a series of...
China Eases IPO Rules for Reusable Rocket Developers to Support Spa...
China has eased initial public offering rules for companies developing reusable rockets, signalling stronger state backing for its commercial space sector....
Global Renewable Energy Investment Reached USD 807 Billion in 2024,...
Global investment in renewable energy climbed to USD 807 billion in 2024, underscoring continued momentum in the energy transition despite economic...
Europe Funds Steel Decarbonization, but Industrial Progress Remains...
Europe has committed billions of euros to decarbonise its steel industry, recognising the sector’s central role in meeting climate targets. Yet despite...
Industrial Clusters are Emerging as Key Engines of the Circular Eco...
Industrial clusters are increasingly shaping how circular economy principles are implemented at scale, helping industries reduce emissions, lower costs, and...
Global Coal Demand Hits Record in 2025, Challenging Climate Transit...
Global coal consumption is set to reach an all-time high in 2025, driven by rising output in the United States and uneven declines elsewhere, according to...
Schneider Electric Integrates Climate Adaptation Into Corporate Sus...
As climate risks increasingly disrupt infrastructure, supply chains, and energy systems, Schneider Electric is embedding climate adaptation alongside...
EU 2040 Climate Target Deal Signals Major Carbon Pricing Reforms fr...
A political agreement on the European Union’s 2040 climate target is setting the direction for substantial reforms to carbon pricing and emissions trading...
Eni and BlackRock’s GIP Take Joint Control of Carbon Capture Busine...
Italian energy group Eni and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners have agreed to jointly control Eni’s carbon capture and storage business, aiming to...
Glencore Acquires Majority Stake in Dutch Fuel Distributor FincoEne...
Global commodities group Glencore has agreed to acquire a majority stake in FincoEnergies, a Netherlands-based fuel and energy distributor operating across...