Climate change

Coal shortages push up prices, weigh on economies

Coal supply shortages are pushing prices for the fuel to record highs and laying bare the challenges to weaning the global economy off one of its most important—and polluting—energy sources.

Volvo ditches leather in vegan drive

Volvo vows it is on a path to going completely leather-free, saying it is taking a stand against both animal cruelty and climate change.

Chevron commits $10 billion to low-carbon projects

Energy giant Chevron unveiled plans Tuesday to invest $10 billion toward low-carbon business initiatives through 2028 amid mounting pressure on producers to adopt climate-friendly practices.