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EU reaches hard-fought deal on climate law ahead of US leaders' summit

EU reaches hard-fought deal on climate law ahead of US leaders’ summit

European lawmakers and member states clinched a deal after all-night talks on enshrining the union’s 2030 and 2050 goals into law

India calls out rich nations for setting net zero goals over robust short-term targets

India calls out rich nations for setting net zero goals over robust short-term targets

Minister Raj Kumar Singh insisted developing nations should not be asked to set net zero goals as they seek to grow their economies

Ireland's government agrees on climate bill to set 2050 net zero goal in law

Ireland’s government agrees on climate bill to set 2050 net zero goal in law

The bill would commit Ireland to cut emissions 51% between 2018 and 2030, raising tough questions about the future of cattle farming

Stuck in the middle: Ukraine aims for net zero but struggles to access finance

Stuck in the middle: Ukraine aims for net zero but struggles to access finance

Ukraine lacks the resources of the EU but is not eligible for support from the Green Climate Fund to decarbonise its economy

Indian lawmaker submits private bill to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

Indian lawmaker submits private bill to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

A lawmaker from India’s ruling party has proposed a bill to “start a discussion” on net zero emissions – while defending coal mining in his district

Climate alliance creates net zero roadmap for heavy industries

Climate alliance creates net zero roadmap for heavy industries

Sponsored content: The Mission Possible Partnership partnership is supercharging efforts to decarbonise seven sectors including cement, steel and shipping

Under diplomatic pressure, India considers net zero - but major hurdles remain

Under diplomatic pressure, India considers net zero – but major hurdles remain

Net zero pledges from other major polluters have put spotlight on Delhi’s climate ambitions, but full decarbonisation is a big ask

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

The UK Committee on Climate Change says the use of coking coal should be curbed by 2035, but the application says the mine will not be closed until the end of 2049

Three ways the EU, China and US should deepen cooperation on climate in 2021

Three ways the EU, China and US should deepen cooperation on climate in 2021

Building coalitions on green finance and carbon pricing and putting climate at the heart of diplomacy will allow the big three emitters to deliver on net zero goals

New Zealand urged to accelerate emissions cuts in line with 2050 net zero goal

New Zealand urged to accelerate emissions cuts in line with 2050 net zero goal

Independent advisors said New Zealand should cut emissions “much more than 35%” from 2005 levels by 2030 to align ambition with a 1.5C global warming limit

Carney's carbon offset taskforce ducks environmental integrity questions

Carney’s carbon offset taskforce ducks environmental integrity questions

As the UN special envoy for climate action and finance unveils plans to scale up the voluntary carbon market, campaigners warn big gaps remain on quality standards

South African campaigners push for faster coal exit in presidential commission

South African campaigners push for faster coal exit in presidential commission

As president Cyril Ramaphosa launches an initiative to deliver net zero emissions, campaigners prepare to confront trade unions over coal

Colombia banks on forest economy to deliver climate ambition leap

Colombia banks on forest economy to deliver climate ambition leap

Since the end of a 50-year civil war, Colombia has seen a spike in forest clearance, that the government now hopes to reverse with agroforestry initiatives

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

As the world’s fourth-largest importer of coal, South Korea needs to rapidly change its energy mix to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

Portugal makes deal on EU climate law 'big priority' of its six-month presidency

Portugal makes deal on EU climate law ‘big priority’ of its six-month presidency

Portugal aims to pass an EU 2030 climate target into law by June, says minister with a leading role in negotiations between member states and parliament

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

The UK government has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” for letting a new coal mine go ahead while seeking to lead on climate as hosts of Cop26 summit

As Taiwan models net zero scenarios, campaigners push for 2050 target

As Taiwan models net zero scenarios, campaigners push for 2050 target

The island nation is a major manufacturer and campaigners hope it will follow Japan and South Korea in setting a 2050 net zero target next year

Countries signal greater climate ambition but 'step change' needed on road to Glasgow

Countries signal greater climate ambition but ‘step change’ needed on road to Glasgow

More than 70 heads of state showed stronger climate action at a virtual summit, but heavy lifting remains in 2021 to meet the ambition of Paris

10 myths about net zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted

10 myths about net zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted

Carbon neutrality targets are often not as ambitious as they sound, relying on problematic carbon offsets and unproven technologies

Brazil sets 'indicative' goal of carbon neutrality by 2060

Brazil sets ‘indicative’ goal of carbon neutrality by 2060

Brazil is seeking to join the net zero club, but campaigners denounced its pledge as meaningless while deforestation rises under President Bolsonaro

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