Archive for 2021
China’s power crunch could fuel anti-climate backlash, analysts warn
Many media reports have linked the power cuts to environmental policies aimed at curbing energy intensity, when high coal prices are the real culprit
On expert advice, South Africa cuts its 2030 emissions cap by a third
Africa’s biggest polluter has significantly strengthened its climate targets for this decade, as renewables increasingly out-compete coal power
US, China clear low bar on UNGA climate action – Climate Weekly
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Merkel’s legacy: a robust diplomat who surrendered to coal and cars back home
As Angela Merkel’s 16 years leading Germany come to an end, experts praise her international climate record but say she was too timid domestically
How Climate Week NYC became a fixture on the political calendar
From persuading business leaders climate is “not a hippy issue” to putting a spotlight on environmental justice, the conversation in New York is moving with the times
European gas shortages prompt calls to accelerate clean energy transition
Analysts say renewables, insulation and electrification of heating and cooking are the answer to soaring gas prices across Europe
Why I refuse to collude with polluters in the carbon offsetting lie
The industry-led Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets is pitching carbon offsets as a win for the Global South. This is greenwashing at its most patronising
World leaders at UN urged to end public finance to fossil fuels
As world leaders meet to talk energy in New York, 200 green groups are urging them to embrace renewables and stop financing fossil fuels
President Xi declares end to Chinese support for new coal power abroad
Climate campaigners are celebrating as an end to Chinese public backing leaves few sources of finance for new coal plants around the world
US to double climate finance again, but gap remains to $100bn
Joe Biden announced an increased US contribution to climate action in developing countries at the UN general assembly on Tuesday
Seven countries join US and EU in methane reduction pledge
UK, Indonesia and Mexico are among the first signatories to a pact to cut methane emissions, which can rapidly curb global warming
Indonesia ends forest protection deal with Norway, raising deforestation fears
The announcement took the Norwegian government and campaigners by surprise and came days before a moratorium on new palm oil concessions lifted
What is circular lighting? How to make a closed loop system
Sponsored content: Lighting giant Signify explains how circular lighting is a regenerative approach to production, with the long term in mind
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From obscurity to vital global service: Celebrating 10 years of Climate Home
As Climate Home News celebrates its 10th anniversary, founding editor Ed King recounts the wild ride to establish it as a credible news outlet
Latest data shows rich countries little closer to $100bn climate finance promise
OECD figures show international climate finance increased by just 2% from 2018 to 2019, leaving a $20 billion shortfall to the 2020 target
The cold chain must be electrified – and fast – to cut transport emissions
Sponsored content: Electrifying refrigerated vans and lorries is a key component in decarbonising the transport of food, medicine and perishable goods
Oil and SUVs: Why Canada’s emissions have risen since Trudeau took office
Justin Trudeau’s climate compromise allowed the oil sector to grow, driving emissions up before his carbon price could bite
The sound of West Africa’s changing climate
Sponsored content: Scientists and musicians come together in a new experimental project using ‘data sonification’ to understand the sound of climate change
Adaptation research and innovation: the time is now
Sponsored content: With the most recent IPCC report serving as a stark reminder of the impacts of climate change, adaptation and research must now come together