![The World Is Choking on Plastic Pollution. Can Countries Find a Fix?](/i/c/606218b3-927d-bd5d-63ce-732e683cedb8.webp)
The World Is Choking on Plastic Pollution. Can Countries Find a Fix?
In March 2022, the world decided it was time to address the growing scourge of plastic pollution. About
2023-11-13 20:23
![US, Indonesia to Explore Mineral Pact as Biden and Jokowi Meet](/i/c/78e7f8aa-2ea5-cf47-536b-0fd727902c98.webp)
US, Indonesia to Explore Mineral Pact as Biden and Jokowi Meet
The US and Indonesia are discussing the potential for cooperation on critical-mineral supplies, senior officials said ahead of
2023-11-13 18:22
![New Plastics ‘Offsets’ Point to Next Frontier in Controversial Green Claims](/i/c/afc2ed98-22b0-945b-f4c9-4f02ea90a57c.webp)
New Plastics ‘Offsets’ Point to Next Frontier in Controversial Green Claims
Some of the world’s biggest consumer companies are boasting a new environmental claim: net zero plastics, or “plastic
2023-11-13 14:45
![China Tightens Grip on Copper, Key to World’s Energy Transition](/i/c/78b853a2-14a9-08d5-82df-136cd9edebac.webp)
China Tightens Grip on Copper, Key to World’s Energy Transition
China is in the midst of a breakneck expansion of its copper industry that’s reshaping global flows of
2023-11-13 13:21
![China’s Carbon Emissions to Drop Next Year on Clean Energy Boom](/i/c/9e953ff0-129e-55d8-fe82-db5fb63819dd.webp)
China’s Carbon Emissions to Drop Next Year on Clean Energy Boom
A surge in clean power generation will reduce carbon emissions in China next year and could put the
2023-11-13 09:58
![US and EU Lead Push for COP28 to Back Tripling of Renewables](/i/c/3b361245-110d-0745-6986-0a446a56bc34.webp)
US and EU Lead Push for COP28 to Back Tripling of Renewables
The US and the European Union are leading a global push for the United Nations’ climate talks to
2023-11-11 02:20
![Old Mutual Asks Investors to Vote Down Sasol Climate Resolutions](/i/c/2ff4d0f4-7c9c-60fa-67d0-f9c1b864378b.webp)
Old Mutual Asks Investors to Vote Down Sasol Climate Resolutions
Old Mutual Investment Managers said it plans to vote against a number of resolutions at the Nov. 17
2023-11-10 20:23
![First US Small Nuke Project Canceled After Costs Surge 53%](/i/c/ae9f5eb3-3838-d3a6-49c5-22a1e71d6e93.webp)
First US Small Nuke Project Canceled After Costs Surge 53%
NuScale Power Corp., the first company with US approval for a small nuclear reactor design, is canceling plans
2023-11-10 00:18
![Fast Fashion’s Slow Adoption of New Fibers Puts Green Targets At Risk](/i/c/37f4b657-d154-3b42-002b-1484a2ce286f.webp)
Fast Fashion’s Slow Adoption of New Fibers Puts Green Targets At Risk
Retailers like Hennes & Mauritz AB and Inditex SA are buying only “peanut quantities” of an innovative fiber
2023-11-08 22:56
![Apple Shrunk the iPhone’s Carbon Footprint. There’s a Way to Shrink It Even Further](/i/c/bed70dfe-ddfe-bdbb-0f2d-add72aed8620.webp)
Apple Shrunk the iPhone’s Carbon Footprint. There’s a Way to Shrink It Even Further
Apple has announced a dizzying array of products this year, though none more central to its business than
2023-11-07 20:27
![South Korea Reverses Paper Cup Ban in Unusual Green Backtrack](/i/c/8eb94f16-dab5-c0e2-a2ea-6c7b7eadfc6c.webp)
South Korea Reverses Paper Cup Ban in Unusual Green Backtrack
South Korea removed a ban on paper cups at restaurants in a rare backtrack as other governments ramp
2023-11-07 18:26
![China to Invest $2.8 Billion in Zimbabwe in Lithium, Energy](/i/c/21c633dc-f41a-74a3-2f45-75b64127036a.webp)
China to Invest $2.8 Billion in Zimbabwe in Lithium, Energy
Chinese companies were awarded licenses in the third quarter that could see $2.79 billion of investment flow into
2023-11-01 22:55