The Council of the European Union has approved a significant amendment to CO₂ emissions regulations for new passenger cars and vans, providing car manufacturers with greater flexibility in meeting the 2025 emissions targets. The new framework will assess compliance over a three-year average (2025-2027), rather than annually, eas...
U.S. Government and States Challenge New York and Vermont’s Climate Liability Laws
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general have launched legal challenges against New York and Vermont’s newly enacted “climate superfund” laws. These laws aim to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the environmental damage caused by climate change, potentially extractin...
Infosys and Economist Impact Launch AI-Powered Sustainability Atlas for Global Leaders
Infosys and Economist Impact have introduced The Sustainability Atlas, an innovative AI-driven tool designed to assist businesses and policymakers in navigating complex sustainability challenges. The tool leverages Infosys Topaz, a generative AI suite, to provide real-time, actionable insights that help organizations develo...
Holcim Unveils Carbon Negative Concrete with Biochar Technology
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Decarbonization
Holcim, in collaboration with award-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL, has introduced a pioneering biochar-based concrete mix aimed at turning buildings into long-term carbon sinks. The breakthrough technology, which debuted at the 2025 Architecture Biennale in Venice, actively captures and stores carbon...
India Unveils Climate Finance Taxonomy to Unlock $2.5 Trillion by 2030
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Green Finance
India’s Ministry of Finance has introduced a draft framework for its Climate Finance Taxonomy, aiming to mobilize up to $2.5 trillion in investments by 2030 for climate-aligned sectors. The framework, which will be open for public and expert comments until June 25, 2025, seeks to accelerate capital flow toward sectors that align...
BII Invests $100M to Boost ReNew’s Solar Manufacturing in India
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Green Finance
ReNew Energy Global Plc has secured a $100 million investment from British International Investment (BII) to expand its solar cell production capacity in India. This marks BII’s first foray into the country’s solar manufacturing sector, highlighting the growing importance of India’s clean energy infrastructure. The investment...