David Stringer

A rise in greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels — particularly in the US — was a major factor in pushing global emissions higher in the first half, according to a report.

Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, has urged the country to ditch its pursuit of net zero emissions, insisting the costs of climate action will devastate sectors from healthcare to logistics and defense.

Pacific Equity Partners is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Spark New Zealand Ltd.’s data center business in a deal that would value the assets at more than NZ$600 million ($357 million), the Australian Financial Review reported.

Pacific Equity Partners is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Spark New Zealand Ltd.’s data center business in a deal that would value the assets at more than NZ$600 million ($357 million), the Australian Financial Review reported.

The US Environmental Protection Agency is considering scrapping a landmark almost two-decade old legal opinion that greenhouse gas emissions are harmful to human health, the Washington Post reported.

Action to tackle climate change is facing the most uncertain global backdrop since the Paris Agreement was struck in 2015, according to Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Labor Party’s climate credentials will be put to test very soon, says David Stringer, Bloomberg Green’s Asia managing editor, on this week’s episode of Zero

Today’s newsletter looks at what the results of the Australian election mean for climate action and the country’s bid to host next year’s COP. Plus, we explore how a major South Australian power outage in 2016 may offer some guidance for Spain as it responds to a nationwide blackout last week. For unlimited access to climate and energy news, please subscribe.

Adelaide will be host city for the COP31 global climate conference in 2026 if Australia’s government wins reelection and succeeds in a joint bid with Pacific nations to stage the United Nations-backed summit.

Grocery retailers in Australia would face major fines for inflating prices or offering bogus discounts under proposed government reforms.