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.
Crib notes: a climate deal for air con
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Will the US align fossil fuel production with climate goals?
The Obama administration is considering supply-side policies that could transform the climate debate, writes Peter Erickson
Weekly wrap: Flying high on carbon offsets
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Reaction: Aviation climate deal agreed in Montreal
A visionary approach or a green myth? Industry groups and campaigners give their verdict
UN aviation pact will not be aligned with Paris climate goals
Mention of the 1.5C and 2C global warming thresholds has been stripped from the latest text at Montreal talks
Qatar set to opt into UN aviation climate pact
Move by Middle Eastern airport hub boosts chances of a global deal to curb airline emissions in Montreal
Brazil shifts funds from coal to solar power
Major development bank is prioritising clean energy as economic crisis limits resources
When you’re in a carbon hole, stop digging
Coal mine expansion makes dirty fuel cheap and delays the transition to clean alternatives. A moratorium is in order, argues Richard Denniss
Crib notes: Aviation climate deal prepares for take-off
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Weekly wrap: EU, India clear hurdles to Paris climate deal ratification
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Scientists struggle to keep up with melting Arctic
UN weather agency warns of rapid changes to the polar ice, at science ministerial summit in Washington DC
Oil majors told: stop rewarding bosses for climate-busting strategies
BP and Shell should align executive pay with international climate goals, urges Share Action in new campaign
Is it time for Norway to stop looking for oil?
Nordic country does not need to keep exploiting fossil fuels, argues Paul Ekins, and should leave remaining carbon budget to others
Will Obama’s climate security play engage Republicans?
Conservatives may be inclined to trust the military, but decades of polarised debate make them sceptical of global warming threats
Weekly wrap: Aviation, HFCs and Paris climate deals win support at UN
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Mangrove loss threatens Kenyan coastal communities and the climate
Household rubbish, land clearance for agriculture and a planned coal power plant in Lamu are putting pressure on vital coastal ecosystems
Paris climate pact passes first hurdle for entry into force
Sixty countries have joined the Paris Agreement after a New York ceremony, representing 48% of emissions, boosting confidence it will take effect this year
Obama appeals for climate investment in valedictory UN speech
US president sets out vision for global cooperation in New York, as double threshold for bring the Paris Agreement into force edges closer
UNGA: EU invests billions to prevent migration
Brussels chiefs say funding partnership with countries like Jordan and Kenya can create jobs, build sustainable infrastructure and boost security
Crib notes: Climate Week NYC, migrants and 1.5C
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