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EU, Mexico, Marshall Islands back UN aviation pact
In a mini revival of the Paris “high ambition coalition”, developed and developing countries commit to voluntary carbon offsetting scheme
Climate targets mean an end to oil-fuelled cars by 2035
The world needs to make a paradigm shift to electric vehicles, say experts, predicting that by 2050 half of all cars would need to be “zero-emissions”
Jet fuel from waste industrial gases nears lift-off
Lanzatech and Virgin Atlantic say their “game changer” process could fuel its first low carbon flight next year
Emerging economies don’t want to talk about shipping emissions
China, India and Brazil oppose calls to discuss maritime sector’s “fair share” of global efforts to combat climate change
Pacific nations signal support for UN aviation emissions deal
Roster of developing countries to back ICAO emissions pact likely to rise says Marshall Islands president as October deadline nears
Shipping industry prepares for looming climate tax
As pressure mounts on shipping to pull its weight in global climate efforts, the sector is anticipating a carbon price on bunker fuels
Did the Black Lives Matter climate protest backfire?
Highlighting climate impacts of aviation and need for UK to act on climate change are laudable goals, but without a wider strategy what do they achieve?
EU, US, China confirm support for aviation climate deal
G20 backs airline emissions pact, but green groups say voluntary nature of proposals undermine climate integrity
Why ship owners see little point in greener vessels
Fuel efficient ships save millions, study finds, but their owners do not benefit from clean technology investment
We’ve only just begun: more climate fights are coming
Luckily for the chances of avoiding global warming, the Paris climate deal isn’t the only game in town. Here’s a rundown of what else is cooking
Shell-backed study identifies safe carbon storage zones
Study of natural carbon dioxide reservoirs shows that the greenhouse gas could be safely stored deep underground for tens of thousands of years
Arctic faces ‘boom’ in shipping as ice melts
The luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity is embarking on an historic voyage through the Arctic, and it’s likely to herald a surge in similar trips say experts at ICCT
Is your smartphone addiction killing the planet?
New research warns that the growing reliance on smart technologies is leading to a rapid rise in internet energy demand that will push up carbon dioxide emissions
Why are US multinationals splurging on renewables?
Falling costs and rising carbon risks are leading companies located in areas blessed with wind and solar to invest in renewables
UN: climate-friendly flying could cost $60 billion a year
Sourcing biofuels to replace oil will cost billions, but without radical cuts in air traffic or improvements in technology it may be the only solution to cut airline emissions
Aviation fumes: Obama targets final piece of climate legacy
US scientific assessment emphasises tackling plane emissions is central to country’s climate strategy, paves way for regulations
In pictures: Solar Impulse completes global flight
Shots from the Egypt to UAE stage of Solar Impulse 2’s epic round-the-world flight, which the pilots hope will herald a new era of clean energy investment
Offshore carbon: why a climate deal for shipping is sinking
The Cook Islands, a tiny Pacific state vulnerable to sea level rise, is vocally opposed to action at the International Maritime Organization
Why the hyperloop is no green transport miracle
Electric cars, hydrogen vehicles, solar aircraft and hyperloops all have a part to play in greening transport, but the overall challenge is far more complex
UN aviation talks: time to come down to earth?
The International Civil Aviation Authority is unjustifiably smug about its climate record; it must play its part in efforts to limit warming to 1.5C