John Kerry left his climate mark — and he’s not done As the U.S. climate envoy prepares to leave his current post, he reflects on his career and how he plans to stay engaged in climate action. Latest News Anca Gurzu 6 min read
In Dubai at COP28, nuclear fusion makes first-ever appearance Universal fanfare over nuclear fusion was a counterpoint to often frustrated clashes at COP28 over the role of fossil fuels in the energy transition. Latest News Bill Spindle 4 min read
On net zero goals, corporate pledges rise but progress lags Companies are getting better at “talking the talk” of net zero, but they’re not doing nearly as well in “walking the walk." Data Dives Bill Spindle 2 min read
How Cipher is covering COP28, the climate change talks in Dubai See how you can follow along with Cipher at COP28 and catch up on our climate finance series. Money is a central tenant of these climate talks — how to get more of it where it needs to go, especially to lower income countries. Harder Line Amy Harder 2 min read
Gulf petrostates bring an increasingly complex relationship with fossil fuels to COP28 With COP28 happening in Dubai, petrostates like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are in the spotlight. The glare can be harsh, but it also reveals their increasingly complicated relationship with fossil fuels. Latest News Bill Spindle 5 min read
Betting on solar solutions where there is no grid Innovative off-grid solar projects are gaining traction in the climate financing world as a way of more quickly and efficiently solving an energy access problem affecting hundreds of millions of people. Explainers Anca Gurzu 5 min read
How to understand direct government aid for climate change Wealthier nations say they are on track to belatedly meet a goal of providing $100 billion a year to poorer nations for climate adaptation and mitigation, but critics say this fund won't be enough for countries buffeted by climate-fueled impacts. Explainers Amena H. Saiyid 4 min read
Carbon markets seek a reboot in the face of existential challenges Carbon offsets are at a crossroads after years of complaints about greenwashing and accusations of ineffectiveness in fighting climate change. Explainers Bill Spindle 5 min read