The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has the potential to significantly impact international obligations of states concerning climate change through its advisory opinion. This development spurs considerable debate among states about whether such an advisory opinion might disrupt the
January 22, 2025The debate over emissions growth under Australia's current Labor government has intensified, with politicians such as Greens leader Adam Bandt and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticizing the government's climate change record. They claim that emissions are higher now than during Scott
January 22, 2025The urgency to address climate change has never been more pressing, with global targets set to halve emissions by 2030. This ambitious goal has sparked a debate on the most effective energy sources to achieve it. While nuclear energy is often touted for its low emissions, the timeline for its
January 21, 2025The article discusses significant challenges and skepticism faced by North American railroads as they contemplate transitioning from traditional diesel fuels to alternative power sources in pursuit of zero-emissions technology. This topic was a central focus of a panel discussion titled “Toward Z
January 21, 2025The U.S. Treasury Department recently released preliminary guidance on how companies can secure clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This guidance is crucial for fuels that combat climate change, particularly those based on corn and biofuels. However, the biofuels
January 15, 2025The European Union has been a global leader in the fight against climate change, setting formidable goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and striving to meet the climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. However, these ambitions face considerable hurdles, particularly among
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