Filtered by tag: emissions × Clear
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
Matched: climate
China has released its 15th five-year climate plan, outlining steps to address climate change nationally. The dedicated plan covers key targets and policies for reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, continuing China's broader efforts to meet its climate commitments while balancing ongoing economic development priorities.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves capturing CO2 from industrial sources or the atmosphere and storing it permanently, usually underground. Most climate models suggest CCS will be needed to reach net-zero, particularly for hard-to-decarbonise industries like steel and cement. However, CCS remains expensive, energy-intensive, and unproven at large scale, leading some experts to question whether investment would be better spent on renewable energy alternatives.
UN chief warns climate crisis “in overdrive” as El Niño threatens to fuel the fire
Matched: climate
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the climate crisis is "in overdrive," with El Niño expected to worsen conditions. Politicians and scientists linked recent deadly wildfires to climate change, calling for stronger emissions reductions and adaptation measures. Guterres urged world leaders to take more ambitious action to address accelerating climate impacts.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
Matched: climate
China's 15th five-year renewable energy plan sets targets and policies for expanding clean power through 2030. It aims to accelerate solar, wind, and other renewable deployment, reinforcing China's role as the world's largest clean energy market. Analysts say the plan could significantly cut emissions and influence global climate goals, though implementation and grid integration challenges remain key concerns for whether targets translate into real-world impact.
As Europe Roasts, the World’s Largest Meat Producer Ditches Net-Zero
JBS, the world's largest meat producer, has abandoned its net-zero emissions commitment as Europe experiences extreme heat. Critics, including World Animal Protection, condemned the decision, arguing the company's business model harms the planet. JBS has defended itself by claiming its operations are essential to global food supply, a justification advocates reject as the climate crisis intensifies.
Major emitting countries knew of climate risks decades earlier than claimed
Matched: climate
Governments of major carbon-emitting nations were aware of climate risks from fossil fuels as far back as the 1960s, earlier than publicly acknowledged. Despite this knowledge, they withheld information, reportedly to avoid accountability for their role in driving global warming.