Global Briefing

Ukraine to build around 10GW of renewables this decade, US shifts stance on plastic production, and Australia’s CommBank dumps coal, oil and gas clients

China's clean tech boom gathers pace, green groups welcome Tim Walz's climate policy record, and fears grow over coral bleaching

Biden administration funds 25 clean energy technology projects spanning 30 states, Chinese state-run oil and gas producer joins COP28 charter and German government defeated in ‘EU first’ air pollution case

COP29 hosts launch new fund to tap petrostates to ramp up green investment in developing economies, Masdar confirms new $1bn green bond, and Italy passes renewables milestone

NATO warns of threat posed by climate disinformation, Philippines chosen to host loss and damage fund, and Azerbaijan launches new green investment push

All the top green news from around the world, including Germany's new climate budget, Shell's decision to halt a major biofuel project, and Siemens Energy's expansion plan

Denmark to implement carbon tax on livestock emissions, €1bn Baltic Sea wind project enters delivery phase, and plans advance for a new 'carbon neutral' EV tyre factory

Chinese electric vehicle giant announces a major new partnership in Africa, the EU courts controversy with aviation emissions plans, and work starts on Australia's largest wind farm

Also this week: global progress on expanding energy access stalls, the OECD mulls plan to stop private sector coal financing, and Switzerland defies ECHR climate ruling

Also this week: NYC shelves congestion charge plan, rising seas prompt Panama island evacuation, and Heather Mills leads plant-based food protest at Bonn Summit