OPINION: Tech regulation must not threaten freedom of expression online
The removal by social media platforms of lawful speech related to a public policy matter is a worrying step. The UK’s Online Safety Bill would make this interference with free speech state-backed
Industry looks to U.N. climate talks to steer cleaner shipping
More than 200 leading companies and organisations, including oil majors and port authorities, have joined an initiative that seeks carbon free shipping
U.S. issues first passport with 'X' gender marker
The U.S. State Department issued the first passport with an 'X' gender marker, which can be used by non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people.
EXPLAINER- High-tech climate solutions that could cut emissions in the long term
While traditional clean energy sources are expected to play lead role in reaching climate goals, scientists and companies are also seeking green high-tech energy alternatives
Some airlines risk failure if they do not cut emissions faster - industry report
Pressure from governments and customers will likely demand that airlines reach net zero targets more quickly
Global green bond issuance could pass $1 trln next year, survey says
Corporations and financial institutions are under growing pressure from investors to increase investment in low-carbon projects
World needs $5 trillion in annual climate finance by 2030 for rapid action
From transport to agriculture and electricity, progress is lagging in all sectors on reducing planet-heating emissions at the pace required to limit global warming to 1.5C, the study finds
Biden likely to head to COP26 without a final U.S. climate deal
Biden's $1.5 trillion-$2 trillion spending plan aimed at curbing climate change and expanding the social safety net remained mired in intraparty squabbles on Wednesday
India rejects net zero carbon emissions target, says pathway more important
India's environment minister says he would measure the success of the COP26 summit by how much it delivered on climate finance to help the developing world cut their emissions while ensuring economic growth
World should shut nearly 3,000 coal plants to keep on climate track -study
The need to close nearly 1,000 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity would put the onus on China to accelerate its shift towards cleaner electricity