European Commission considers broad restrictions on substances linked to cancer and infertility
Coal fires India’s economy but pollution cuts lives short
Industrial groups say storage is only way to meet EU emissions targets for energy-intensive sectors
New EU carbon tax and large clean energy projects are on the horizon
Several start-ups are betting on mushrooms to break down materials that defeat traditional recycling
Levy on steel, electricity and other imports aims to shield bloc’s industry from higher-emission competitors
US retreat much worse and faster than expected in second Trump administration
European Commission plans additional checks and stricter rules to shore up ailing industry
Companies use wind and solar energy to produce green ammonia and methanol
As details have become clearer, executives warn the easing of the combustion engine ban would lead to more expensive vehicles
Carmakers will be allowed to make a limited number of petrol and diesel-fuelled cars after deadline
Changes are intended to close loopholes in law to prevent carbon-intensive imports
Auto and oil industry leaders cheer move while green groups say it would increase costs for drivers
EU regulations limit the amount of nitrates that can be deposited by the country’s livestock sector
Coalition led by conservative chancellor agrees push to allow hybrid cars to aid struggling automotive industry
Booming production may buoy the domestic economy, but is causing environmental damage and trade tensions
The oil major is suing green groups and the California attorney-general over ‘greenwashing’ claims
US and Netherlands raise alarm about contaminated samples in shipping containers
Electric vehicles, noise-reducing surfaces and no-honking zones are dampening the din of Beijing
Critics claim authorities spray water near monitoring stations and cap measurements to influence readings
Huge improvements in the decades since are a reminder that even really knotty problems can get better
The absence of the US at COP30 has put the focus on the world’s other big emitters
Accounting concerns mean uptake of global trading mechanism has been slow
Beijing’s next test is cutting emissions from heavy industry — a move that could redefine global climate leadership
Planned changes to the scheme have split industry and trading partners just months before it comes into force
