The World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body agreed on September 25 to Russia's request to establish a panel of experts to review its complaint against the European Union's carbon border tax. The decision moves the climate policy dispute into formal WTO adjudication.
A hyperscale datacentre planned for outer London would generate over 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to 8,480 transatlantic flights, raising concerns about compatibility with UK net zero targets. The proposal is among several datacentre projects facing local resistance in London.
The United States and Qatar are warning the European Union that strict methane regulations could divert gas supplies elsewhere, while eleven EU countries are calling for a pause to the rules citing potential supply disruptions and increased costs from foreign suppliers.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a historic resolution on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change, with Vanuatu leading the effort. The US attempted to derail the measure, while Russia and Iran joined in voting against it.
