China will no longer give subsidies for new solar power stations, distributed solar projects by commercial users, or onshore wind projects from the central government budget in 2021, the state economic
A World Trade Organization deal to cease destructive payments would yield 12.5% rise by 2050 Overfishing presents one of the greatest threats to the health of the global ocean. Estimates
Carbon prices will be much higher than current prices, and fossil fuel assets will come down, imposing enormous amounts of transition risks, says Stiglitz He warns of more severe version
G7 member countries should take immediate and concrete action to end fossil fuel subsidies, Human Rights Watch said in a question-and-answer document released today. Ending these subsidies is key to countries meeting
This year’s G7 meeting will focus on the global post-pandemic recovery, with a renewed focus on climate action. But climate vulnerable countries have high levels of debt burden – making
From “green Marshall Plans” and net-zero energy sectors to a lack of clarity on green spending and transport decarbonisation, EURACTIV’s media partner edie.net rounds up what was and wasn’t agreed
The European Commission will set up a fund to support vulnerable households if their fuel bills increase as a result of its plan to expand carbon pricing to transport and
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga plans to accelerate investment in green projects and digital transformation, setting his eyes on new sources of economic growth in the post-COVID era, according to
Owners doubt carbon costs’ recoveryMaersk CEO’s tax proposal fails to cut much iceConcerns over green fuels’ supply Shipping industry fears that any imposition of a carbon tax on ships that
On Friday, June 18, the Center on Regulation and Markets at Brookings and the International Monetary Fund will convene an event to discuss an ICPF’s rationale, policy design, potential emissions performance, and prospects for implementation.
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