Joe Lo
Joe Lo is a reporter for Climate Home News. He has previously specialised in container shipping, UK politics and investigative stories about Scotland. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle.
Climate Weekly – US-China talks stall but survive
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Exxon scrambles to save investments before Colombia bans fracking
The company is looking at how to get some money back despite Gustavo Petro’s government looking to ban it from fracking in Colombia
Despite Taiwan and spy balloon tensions, China invites US for climate talks
China’s climate envoy Xie Zhenhua invited his US counterpart to China to discuss cooperation on tackling climate change
US solar boom on hold as industry awaits subsidy rules
Solar installers are waiting to find out which solar panels are considered US-made and qualify for subsidies
UN: World set to blow through 1.5C carbon budget in 10 years
The world will soon have pumped out enough greenhouse gas to take the temperature more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
German official sees ‘a chance’ Cop28 can agree to phase out fossil fuels
A bid to get Cop27 to phase out fossil fuels ended in failure last year, after Saudi Arabia, Iran and Russia blocked it
World Bank’s baby steps – Climate Weekly
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“Life or death”: Weather-watchers warn against Elon Musk’s Twitter changes
Elon Musk is charging for automated tweets, making it harder for authorities to warn of extreme weather events
Developing countries call for new government funds for World Bank
Developing nations have called for a capital increase for the World Bank, while rich nations want to stick to accounting tweaks.
Green skills to pay the bills – Climate Weekly
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What’s at stake for climate at the World Bank’s spring meeting?
The World Bank controls tens of billions of dollars which can make a real difference in the fight against climate change. A coalition of nations is pushing for green reforms.
Carbon discredits – Climate Weekly
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At Luxor talks, splits remain but hopes high for loss and damage fund this year
Negotiators have added an extra meeting to try and get talks finished by Cop28 – but splits over who pays and who receives funds remain
Carbon credit industry resists vulnerable nations’ call to fund adaptation
New carbon credit guidelines do not recommend a mandatory levy to fund adaptation despite calls from vulnerable countries and experts
Consultants close to industry shaped Australia’s controversial carbon credit policy
The government commissioned advice from expensive consultants from EY, a company that had also worked with carbon offsetters and the fossil fuel industry.
Cop28 host UAE tried to weaken global shipping’s climate ambition
Campaigners said the UAE’s opposition to zero emissions by 2050 was “alarming” given the country will host Cop28 climate talks in December
Greens stop blocking Australia’s new fossil fuel projects
They folded after winning concessions from the government which will make producing coal and gas more expensive
Science meets politics – Climate Weekly
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Nations seek compromise on fossil fuel phase-out ahead of Cop28
Governments will hold consultations on whether to call for a phase out of fossil fuels at the Cop28 climate talks in November
UN tells governments to ‘fast forward’ net zero targets
Antonio Guterres said leaders of the G20’s rich nations must aim for net zero “as close as possible” to 2040 while emerging nations should set 2050 targets