Isabelle Gerretsen
Isabelle Gerretsen is a reporter for Climate Home News. She previously covered climate for CNN International and has written for national and international publications including The Independent, the BBC, Reuters and Newsweek.
Hurricane Ian could cost US $67bn in economic damages
The Category 4 hurricane, one of the most powerful to ever make landfall in the US, has destroyed homes, infrastructure and citrus farms
Vanuatu backs fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty at UN general assembly
Vanuatu also sought support for its campaign to seek an opinion from the International Court of Justice on countries’ legal obligations to protect people from climate disasters
Africa food crisis: Bill Gates and smallholders see different solutions
Fertiliser prices have risen by 300% since Russia invaded Ukraine, beyond the reach of smallholders, yet philanthropists see them as key to increasing yields
Pakistan struggles to rebuild after deadly flash floods
At least 550 people died as the wettest month in three decades washed away mud houses in rural Balochistan – and international aid is not forthcoming
UN, IMF disagree on who should foot the bill of the energy crisis
António Guterres is backing windfall taxes on “immoral” oil and gas profits, while the IMF argues costs should be passed to consumers
India approves climate plan with increased ambition, clarifying energy goals
The cabinet has cemented a verbal pledge by prime minister Narendra Modi to aim for net zero emissions by 2070 and improve carbon efficiency this decade
Rich countries fall $17bn short of 2020 climate finance goal
2020 was the deadline for delivering the $100bn climate finance promise
‘It’s a crunch’: Hunger and unease shape Egypt’s strategy for Cop27
Food price inflation is no joke in Egypt, where geopolitical tensions are overshadowing preparations for the next UN climate summit
Dutch government issues world-first cap on flights from European hub
Schiphol airport, the third busiest in Europe, will be required to limit traffic to below its pre-pandemic peak, to reduce pollution
G7 pushes Japan to speed up clean energy transition at home and abroad
Campaigners described the G7 statement as a breakthrough, saying it would curb Japanese support for gas expansion in Asia and worldwide
UN body makes ‘breakthrough’ on carbon price proposal for shipping
After a decade of talks, there is consensus at the International Maritime Organization to put a price on shipping emissions – the next question is how high
Ukraine builds legal case against Russia for environmental damage
Officials have recorded 231 alleged environmental crimes since Russian troops invaded and are preparing to seek reparations
EU plans to stop buying Russian crude oil in six months
In a tightening of sanctions against the Kremlin, Brussels proposes to cut off the source of a quarter of EU oil imports by the end of the year
Macron promises to abandon gas, oil and coal, but will he deliver?
The re-elected French president performed poorly on climate in his first term and is relying too heavily on nuclear, experts say
No red alert was issued ahead of deadly South African floods
Experts say a communication breakdown, poor housing and inadequate infrastructure contributed to a death toll from extreme rainfall of 300 and rising
Global hub launched to help countries slash methane emissions
Chilean ex-minister Marcelo Mena will lead the hub, urging governments to tackle methane from fossil fuel, waste and farming sectors in updated national plans
Canadian government ducks fight with oil and gas industry
The Trudeau Administration is delaying delivery of a promised cap on emissions from the fossil fuel sector, insisting there is no need to curb production
China plans huge wind and solar power rollout in Gobi desert
The goal is to install 450GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, more than twice the US’ installed wind and solar generating fleet
IPCC report spotlights mental health impacts of climate change
Mental health risks are predicted to increase as temperatures continue to rise and people experience more extreme weather events, the report warns
India falsely claims forestry progress in ‘skewed’ report, experts warn
By counting plantations and urban parks as forests, the Indian government hides deforestation caused by industrial projects