Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions hit a record high last year, partly due to increased fossil fuel use in countries where drought has hampered hydropower production
Several climate-focused organizations say faster, more violent wildfires and other natural disasters are sparking investor interest in betting on how to adapt to inevitable climate change.
EU countries are negotiating an EU-wide exemption from taxes on polluting aviation fuel from islands, a move that could benefit countries such as Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Spain and Greece.
Braya Renewable Fuels has begun production of renewable diesel at its Come-by-Chance refinery in Canada, completing a retrofit of the plant, which once produced 135,000 barrels of fuel per day.
European Union policymakers agreed to new rules to boost local production of solar and wind energy, fuel cells and other clean-tech equipment, and to help European industries compete with Chinese and U.S. rivals.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday issued a notice of intent to provide funding for projects aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.