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.
UK out, Chile in to renewable investment top 10
NEWS: British cuts to clean energy support have baffled financiers, says consultancy EY, while Santiago has a winning strategy
Australia PM Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull
NEWS: After a dramatic vote, leadership change is expected to bring more progressive stance on climate and carbon pricing
Pacific islanders blast Australian minister over rising seas jibe
NEWS: Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony de Brum criticises Peter Dutton for “insensitive” remarks, in week of tension on climate
How a UN climate deal can help prevent refugee crises
COMMENT: As Syrian refugees flock to Europe, driven in part by drought, countries must plan for global warming-linked losses
Shell exits Prince of Wales climate group amid row rumours
NEWS: Controversial plans to drill in Arctic said to be last straw for fellow members of influential European climate grouping
China, Canada lag smaller countries on green land use pledges
NEWS: Major farming and forestry nations have been outdone by Ethiopia and Morocco, says Union of Concerned Scientists
Why ‘energy productivity’ is making a comeback
ANALYSIS: It presents a positive message and appeals to business, but technological progress is no substitute for climate regulations
Permafrost diaries: Touching down in northern Siberia
BLOG: Olga Dobrovidova investigates the social and economic impacts of thawing permafrost in Russia’s remote Arctic towns
Shipping regulators wary of UN climate intervention
NEWS: UK and US envoys admit to industry the International Maritime Organization could be overruled on emissions goals
Tea and biscuits: US makes soft power play on climate
BLOG: Matthew Barzun, President Obama’s ambassador to the UK, invites climate twitterati to round table at London residence
Australian PM heads for climate clash with Pacific island leaders
NEWS: Tony Abbott will come under fire for coal-friendly policies at Port Moresby meeting, as neighbours back mining moratorium
Green urban infrastructure could save $17trn by 2050
NEWS: Public transport, efficient buildings and recycling investments pay off in energy savings, New Climate Economy report shows
Why coal is not amazing, in 15 tweets
BLOG: “Little black rock” advertising campaign by the Minerals Council of Australia is derided on social media
Weekly wrap: First signs of compromise at Bonn climate talks
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Algeria targets 7-22% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
NEWS: North African oil-producing state highlights vulnerability to global warming and solar prospects in submission to UN climate deal
Half of CEOs are investing in low carbon – poll
NEWS: Business leaders are motivated to act on climate change but don’t see UN Paris deal as a major driver, PwC survey shows
California state pension funds to divest from coal
NEWS: CalPERS and CalSTRS will sell up to US$240 million in mine holdings after lawmakers’ decision, in win for campaigners
Pakistan frontier province targets carbon neutrality by 2018
NEWS: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, riven by the war on terror and extreme floods, has ambitious plans for hydropower and forests
Investors urge businesses to quit climate-unfriendly EU lobby groups
NEWS: Nine companies including Glencore, Rio Tinto and BP targeted over membership of Brussels trade body Business Europe
Dutch government to appeal court ruling on climate change
NEWS: Ministers are resisting judges’ orders to set tougher greenhouse gas emissions cuts, despite a popular campaign