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.
Solar eclipse to test Europe’s power grid
NEWS: Up to 35GW of solar power could drop off the European network on Friday 20 March as the moon partially obscures the sun
Business leaders call for low carbon EU energy union
NEWS: Unilever, Heathrow and GlaxoSmithKline are among 22 companies urging European heads of state to promote green investment
Countries agree UN plan in Sendai to save lives from disasters
NEWS: Disaster risk reduction deal sets stage for December climate talks, but aid agencies criticise lack of finance
Obama: Some elected US officials are “shills” for the oil sector
NEWS: US president takes on climate sceptic lawmakers and expresses hope for a climate deal in Vice interview
Disaster risk talks ‘could break down’ under weight of climate politics
NEWS: Observers warn countries may fail to reach an effective deal in Sendai to limit the risk of natural disasters
Oxford University delays fossil fuel divestment decision
NEWS: Campaigners disappointed as University Council puts off decision on future of £3.8bn endowment until May
Cyclone Pam raises climate profile in UN disaster talks
NEWS: Storm that devastated Vanuatu puts spotlight on climate change links to disaster risk reduction negotiations in Sendai
UN to tackle finance question in disaster risk deal
NEWS: Countries are set to sign a disaster risk reduction deal in Sendai next week, with important links to climate adaptation
China’s dirty coal plants face climate risk, investors warned
NEWS: Chinese companies are most exposed to power stations threatened by environmental regulation, say Oxford University researchers
IPCC calling: Who will head up the UN’s top climate science body?
BRIEFING: Three candidates have been nominated to succeed Rajendra Pachauri as chair of the IPCC, with seven months to the election
Twist on carbon footprinting ‘could unblock’ UN climate talks
NEWS: Scientists hope proposed new method of carbon accounting will bridge divisions between rich and poor countries
Finland passes Climate Act ahead of election
NEWS: Law sets target to cut emissions 80% by 2050 on 1990 levels and promotes transparency in climate policy
Consumers are undercharged for fossil fuels – study
NEWS: Vehicle fuel and electricity from fossil fuels would be more expensive if the social costs were included, say US researchers
Air pollution crackdown will reduce climate uncertainty – study
NEWS: A decline in levels of aerosols in the atmosphere will make it easier to forecast the speed of climate change, scientists have found
US rolls out air pollution monitors to embassies worldwide
NEWS: Building on success in Beijing, the State Department hopes to mobilise action in India, Vietnam and Mongolia
Citi doubles climate finance pledge to $100bn over 10 years
NEWS: America’s third largest bank has channeled more than US$50 billion into climate friendly projects since 2007
Sundarbans islanders face stark choice as sea levels rise
NEWS: Millions in delta region of India and Bangladesh must change their livelihoods or migrate as they lose land to erosion
Yes Bank issues India’s first green bond
NEWS: India’s fourth biggest private bank is aiming to raise up to US$250 million for renewable energy projects
Dash for coal threatens Indonesia climate goal, warns IEA
NEWS: Target to triple coal power generation in southeast Asia’s largest economy at odds with efforts to cut emissions, analysts say
Economists warn of “lost decade” risk for EU carbon market
NEWS: Ahead of key European Parliament vote next Tuesday, researchers urge early reform to prop up flagship climate policy