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.
India strengthens climate targets, aiming for net zero by 2070
Narendra Modi upped India’s climate ambition while calling for more climate finance from developed countries
China reaffirms existing climate targets in submission to UN ahead of Cop26
Analysts say a severe power crunch facing the country and the incremental rise in ambition from other large emitters like the US deterred Beijing from raising ambition
Revealed: Cop26 sponsor National Grid spewing methane across England
A campaigner with an infrared camera and methane monitor found significant leaks at National Grid compressor stations in eastern England
US climate credibility in doubt as legislative wrangles go down to the wire
Ten days before Cop26 climate talks, president Joe Biden’s climate policies are being blocked by coal state senator Joe Manchin, weakening his hand internationally
Once a vital feature of climate talks, has the huddle had its day?
Under rules to prevent the spread of Covid, negotiators at Cop26 have been asked to keep a metre distance, meaning they need to find new ways to resolve differences
Pioneer of attribution science Geert Jan van Oldenborgh dies, aged 59
The Dutch scientist led research linking climate change to individual extreme weather events in real time and is warmly remembered by his collaborators
UN boss calls for stronger aviation and shipping climate goals in line with 1.5C
Antonio Guterres said targets set at UN bodies for international transport were compatible with more than 3C of global warming and urged more action
Japan eyes international carbon offsets to deliver 2030 emission cuts
Campaigners accused Japan of failing to take responsibility for cutting its own emissions and relying on developing nations to do so
UAE sets net zero by 2050 target, promises renewable investments
The oil-producing nation is planning to invest $163 billion in ‘clean and renewable’ energy over the next 30 years
Turkey ratifies the Paris Agreement after approving a 2053 net zero goal
Documents agreed by parliament included a declaration that Turkey would implement the climate treaty as a developing country, despite its developed nation status
UK’s 2035 zero-carbon electricity goal is a diplomatic trendsetter, analysts say
The ruling Conservative party confirmed the government plans to end generating electricity with unabated gas, putting pressure on other major economies to follow
With Ted Cruz blocking US ambassadors, climate diplomacy suffers
Joe Biden has been unable to appoint ambassadors to capitals including Beijing and Delhi due to the Texas senator’s anti-Nord Stream 2 crusade
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
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
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
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
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
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
Barbados pursues ‘Norwegian model’: going green at home and drilling for oil
The Caribbean nation wants its vehicles and electricity to be almost completely renewable by 2030 but supports oil and gas development for export