In brief | 24 July '25

Bloomberg: EU and China intend to sign climate statement at Beijing summit

The European Union and China are preparing a landmark joint statement on climate cooperation, a move that could help galvanise momentum ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil later this year.

Politico: With US out of picture, EU tries to fill the climate void with China

When leaders meet Thursday in Beijing, they might strike a climate deal, but there’s no guarantee it will be meaningful.

The Guardian: Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling 

Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable states.

Reuters: Green hydrogen retreat poses threat to emissions targets

Green hydrogen developers are cancelling projects and trimming investments around the world, raising the prospect of longer than targeted reliance on fossil fuels.

Bloomberg: Startup claims its green steel will be cheaper than regular steel

A Bill Gates and Vinod Khosla-backed steelmaker says it’s ready to ramp up even as rivals face setbacks.