Emissions
Deadlines loom for updated Paris Agreement climate pledges
October 01, 2025 Reported by AI
Countries worldwide must submit ambitious updates to their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement by early 2025, ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Developed nations face a year-end 2024 deadline, while developing countries have until February 2025. These pledges are crucial for aligning global efforts with the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
EPA plans to end greenhouse gas reporting program
October 02, 2025 Reported by AI
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to discontinue its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, which has tracked emissions from major industrial facilities since 2010. This move aims to reduce regulatory burdens but raises concerns about losing critical data for climate policy. Environmental advocates warn it could hinder efforts to combat climate change.
Renewables Surpass Coal in Electricity Generation
September 15, 2025 Reported by AI
Renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, have overtaken coal in global electricity generation for the first time on September 15, 2025. This shift is projected to slightly reduce CO2 emissions from the power sector. The International Energy Agency attributes this to rapid adoption of clean technologies.