Aaron Clark

Climate programs targeting about $45 billion in funding for emerging economies won’t be derailed by America’s decision to withdraw, according to analysts.

One clean energy expert’s annual slide deck on green transition trends prepares us for the next big shocks.

From protecting biodiversity to tackling plastic pollution, meeting after meeting this year ended in disappointment.

Today’s newsletter looks at the latest setback in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis. You can also read and share the full story on Bloomberg.com. For unlimited access to climate and energy news, please subscribe .

Nations failed to agree on a treaty to curb plastic pollution after two years of divisive negotiations, as oil suppliers including Saudi Arabia and Russia blocked attempts to limit production.

As the last negotiations for a global plastic treaty begin in South Korea, countries are divided over whether to cap production of the ubiquitous material.

No single politician can stop the rush of investments in technologies to help address climate change, according to former US Secretary of State and green envoy John Kerry.

To have a chance against global warming, key economies and industries need to hit crucial emissions targets by 2030. They’re far off track.

Today’s newsletter looks at how a global pledge to curb a potent greenhouse gas has so far done little to stop releases from the fossil fuel sector. You can read this story — and all COP29 coverage — for free on Bloomberg.com. For unlimited access to climate news and data, please subscribe.

About 160 countries and 140 companies pledged to combat the potent greenhouse gas, yet releases from the fossil fuels sector remain near record highs.