Major carmakers, including BMW, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota, privately lobbied the UK government to revoke the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales, advocating for an "open technology approach" that includes hybrids and sustainable fuels. Campaigners and Polestar criticized the move, while the government reiterated its commitment to the ban.
Ed Miliband, praised for rapidly decarbonizing the UK's power sector as Energy Secretary under Keir Starmer, has moved to the Foreign Office. Despite right-wing and internal attacks, his policies secured record renewables contracts and investment, though challenges like rising fossil fuel prices and grid investment remain.
A briefing to BHP investors by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) warns Australia's federal fuel tax break, worth $622m to BHP, is delaying the miner's decarbonisation efforts. The ACCR suggests removing the tax break would make electrification projects financially viable, raising questions about BHP's climate commitments and transparency.
A Palestinian driver delivering food aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, a Telstra network glitch caused a 48-hour outage, and the World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
A Palestinian man delivering food aid to Gaza was reportedly killed by an Israeli soldier. Telstra's network experienced a 48-hour outage due to a software glitch. The World Cup quarter-finals begin with France vs. Morocco.
Former BHP chief economist Huw McKay argues for robust government climate policies, like a carbon price, to drive decarbonisation at major resource companies. Leaked documents revealed BHP's delays in renewables projects and electrification, raising concerns about Australia's climate targets.
The World Justice Report proposes an eco-socialist vision for a prosperous, equitable world within planetary boundaries, suggesting reduced work hours and increased earnings by century's end. It critiques the far-right's techno-extractivist approach and the traditional left's focus on endless growth, advocating for "sufficiency" and "planetary habitability."
Leaked documents show mining giant BHP has significantly delayed decarbonisation projects, including a major renewables initiative and an iron ore processing plant, despite public commitments. Experts criticize the company's slowdown and Australia's Safeguard Mechanism policy.
Internal BHP documents, leaked to The Guardian and ABC's Four Corners, reveal the world's largest miner has strategized to significantly postpone its decarbonisation efforts. The files suggest a focus on delaying climate action rather than implementing it.
BHP is continuing to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of diesel trucks for its Pilbara operations, despite internal documents highlighting the environmental impact and misalignment with decarbonisation goals. The company cites 'low technology readiness' for battery-electric trucks, a claim disputed by competitors and experts.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed or halted major climate investments in its Western Australian iron ore operations, pushing them into the next two decades. The company is aware of reputational risks and the impact on its 'licence to operate' but has slashed spending and shelved key renewable projects.
BHP quietly shelved plans for an iron ore beneficiation plant in Western Australia, despite it being rated highly for social value and alignment with its climate goals. The project would have drastically cut customer emissions but was deemed to have marginal economics.
Hong Kong is positioning itself to leverage the global blue economy as a strategic growth frontier, focusing on maritime services, sustainable shipping, and infrastructure development within the Greater Bay Area.
