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What will be the main focus of COP 17? We are at the midpoint of the KMGBF implementation period, and the major focus of the meeting will be the first global report to take stock of collective progress on GBF implementation. Its key message is that there is increased engagement, but major gaps remain when
Today’s ESG Updates World’s Biggest Penguin Colony Loses Two-Thirds of Its Chinstraps: Zavodovski Island in Antarctica has lost two-thirds of its chinstrap penguins since 2011, a study found. Scientists blame warmer seas that have pushed krill south and say the species may need endangered status. Kingspan Penalised €40 Million by EU Over Incorrect Trimo Deal
Today’s ESG Updates Australia’s Highest Court Rejects Coal Mine Extension Over Climate Impact: The judges backed a community group’s challenge to the Mount Pleasant extension, saying the state planning body should have weighed ways to curb the mine’s emissions, nearly all of which occur abroad when its coal is burned. Spanish Town Loses Safe Tap
Today’s ESG Updates Trump’s Oil and Gas Donors Face Scrutiny: A Senate Democratic report links campaign support from energy companies to tax breaks, subsidies and environmental regulatory rollbacks under Trump. Trump Rolls Back Biden-Era Vehicle Efficiency Rules: The Transportation Department estimates the changes would add around 100 billion gallons of fuel consumption and $185 billion
Today’s ESG Updates New York Climate Superfund ‘Unconstitutional’: A law requiring fossil fuel companies to contribute $75 billion over the next 25 years has been blocked by a second judge. Europe’s Diesel Supply Under Threat: Trump is considering a 6-month ban on diesel exports, as American exports make up 50% of Europe and the UK’s
Today’s ESG Updates COP31 Sets Climate Action Targets: The agenda targets up to 10 gigatons of CO₂ reductions by 2035 and includes new initiatives on industrial decarbonization, AI and clean technologies. Biofuel Boom Could Require Land the Size of Germany by 2030: Global output is forecast to rise nearly 70% from 2025 levels, and fully
Since riding my bike past the long-closed Pennsylvania and Fountain Avenue landfills on the Belt Parkway bike path as a kid in Brooklyn, I’ve been interested in waste management. Those mountains of garbage were impressive to a twelve-year-old boy. I used to wonder what was inside those growing mountains. A few weeks ago, I wrote
Today’s ESG Updates Earth’s Atmosphere Just Hit a Record for Water Vapor, Raising the Risk of Extreme Weather: The planet’s atmosphere held more water vapor in August than any other month on record, according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, raising the risk of intensified rainfall and storms. Frankfurt Court Says Meta Can’t Dodge Blame
Today’s ESG Updates Falklands Oil Outstrips North Sea Oil: Growing oil profits cause an international politics shakeup as Trump begins to support Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, reversing previous policy. Surveys count a growing amount of oil near the islands, causing UK policy to sharpen over a potential challenge to ownership. Diesel Fuel Prices
Today’s ESG Updates London Offices Battle to Keep Cool This Summer: Air conditioning has become a non-negotiable tenant demand as the UK heads for its hottest summer on record, exposing a divide between older and newer building stock. Trump’s Clean Energy Boom, Despite Himself: US clean energy additions are set to hit a record 45
Today’s ESG Updates US Eases Gasoline Rules Early to Ease Pump-Price Pressure: The U.S. EPA will permit higher-volatility E10 fuel from September 1 and temporarily waive some state rules to expand supply as U.S. petrol prices reach $4.10 per gallon. Singapore Awards Tuas Power 670 MW Hydrogen-Ready Plant for 2031: Tuas Power will commission a
Today’s ESG Updates Britain’s Gas Infrastructure is Ageing: The government is considering plans to provide financial support to safeguard the plants that now provide the country with the necessary resources. Extreme Heat Threatens Older People: A study concludes that adults of age might face harmful heat stress from just 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. Indonesia Hit