Megan Darby
Megan Darby is the editor of Climate Home News. She previously wrote about UK energy and water industries for leading sector publication Utility Week. She holds a Mathematics degree from Newcastle University.
Climate Weekly: Low carbon cows
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New Zealand introduces ‘zero carbon’ bill with concession to farmers
Under a draft law, the country will reduce greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050, except for methane from its large meat and dairy herds
‘Don’t fail your children’: youth demand climate action at UN shipping talks
School striker Noga Levy-Rapoport urged the International Maritime Organization to set speed limits at sea, for the sake of young and future generations
Climate advocates split over shipping speed limits
A go-slow at sea would cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions fast, but there are concerns it would delay a permanent shift to cleaner technology and fuels
Climate Weekly: Emergency, meet technocracy
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Britain, home of the industrial revolution, ‘to end contribution to global warming’
Government advisors recommend climate target to be hiked to net-zero by 2050, a mark they said would lead the world and mobilise ambition in other countries
Multiple coal deals emerge from China’s ‘green’ investment summit
At the belt and road summit in Beijing, leaders talked up sustainable development, while investors forged ahead with polluting power projects in partner countries
Climate Weekly: China talks the talk…
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China promotes ‘green’ belt and road, but is pressured over coal investments
More than 30 heads of state arrive in Beijing to court its massive outward investment plan, but the UN chief and others warn the investments must be sustainable
Bloomberg plugs US funding gap for UN climate body
The billionaire philanthropist has contributed $5.5 million to cover international climate negotiation costs and related initiatives in the private sector
Climate Weekly: Activists hold London landmarks
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Extinction Rebellion proposal inspired by Irish climate, abortion breakthroughs
The protest group wants a citizens’ assembly in the UK, following an Irish model that led to new political settlements on previously divisive issues
‘Risk to economic stability’: 23 finance ministers pledge climate action
Coalition of developed and developing nations commit to aligning tax and spending with Paris Agreement goals, while some struggle with social implications
Climate Weekly: Eyes on new World Bank chief
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Chile reveals venue, climate champion for Cop25 summit
The UN climate negotiations in December will be held in purpose-built structures at Cerrillos Bicentennial Park, Santiago, the presidency revealed on Thursday
EU, China agree to work together on clean energy
After a Brussels summit dominated by trade tensions, the two major powers presented a united front on climate change and clean energy
Climate Weekly: EU-China climate progress stalls
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Climate movement needs bullying and harassment referee, says Tubiana
The head of the European Climate Foundation said the failure to respond to previous cases that led to harm was ‘heartbreaking’
Saudi Aramco says climate lawsuits ‘could result in substantial costs’
The world’s largest oil producer made more money than Apple and Alphabet combined last year, but the company sees litigation and clean tech as threats
Climate Weekly: Soul-searching after NGO revelations
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