Climate politics
UN agrees historic deal to cut HFC greenhouse gases
An estimated 0.5C of global warming could be prevented if latest climate pact is implemented successfully, say scientists
John Kerry urges ambition as HFC talks go into extra time
Negotiators in Kigali are arguing over the speed of a shift away from potent warming gases used in air conditioning
Weekly wrap: closing in on a clean coolants deal
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India domestic action smooths path to HFC deal in Kigali
Negotiators are optimistic about agreeing an ambitious climate deal for the refrigeration industry, after New Delhi’s surprise policy pledge
Australian selected as head of the Green Climate Fund
Howard Bamsey, a former climate envoy, will take on one of the most important and difficult jobs in the climate world
How crickets can provide cheap, climate-friendly protein
Scientists are working on alternatives to methane-belching cattle for growing meat demand
Indian industry calls for support on HFC phase-down
Finance and technology transfer critical to unlock ambition at Kigali talks on climate-friendly coolants, say observers
Rwanda sets its sights on a historic international deal
Its own cooling system may leak, but Kigali Convention Centre is hosting a revolution in climate-friendly air conditioning
Crib notes: a climate deal for air con
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Weekly wrap: Flying high on carbon offsets
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As the world hails Paris, Africa’s energy plans are stagnating
Despite bold promises of the UN’s first comprehensive global warming deal, African governments feel their demands for energy equity are being ignored
The Paris Agreement of refrigeration – a bluffer’s guide
Negotiators meet in Kigali next week to agree a global phase-out of HFCs, which could prevent up to 0.5C of global warming
High and dry: South African drought leaves Lesotho parched
Water-rich Lesotho has long lubricated South Africa’s burgeoning population, but when drought struck in 2016, it was the residents of Katse village who suffered
Australia lags behind as Paris climate deal swings into action
At the first conference of the climate pact in Morocco next month, Australia will be in the laggards’ corner
Paris climate deal to enter into force on 4 November
Tweet from UN climate chief confirms global pact to curb use of oil, gas and coal will become international law by November
New Zealand ratifies climate deal amid accounting fraud claims
Climate change minister claims historic gesture puts New Zealand at the top climate table. But questions remain over use of carbon credits
Paris climate deal close to entry into force after EU vote
UN climate pact likely to enter into force in early November ahead of COP22 Marrakech summit after MEPs signal strong approval for agreement
Africa’s farmers need help: can the UN climate talks deliver?
Africa’s agriculture sector is wilting under erratic rainfall – but with technology, education and funding there’s a way back
So the Paris climate deal enters into force: then what?
UPDATED 4/10: Excitement is building over the likely entry into force of the UN’s climate deal – but that will only be the start of a new set of tricky negotiations
India signals intent ahead of Marrakech climate summit
Statement from environment chief says Delhi wants clear evidence of how rich countries will deliver $100 billion a year by 2020 by COP22 talks