Pacific
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
Executives up for big bonuses in Great Australian Bight oil rush
Oil executives could get big windfalls if they find large new reserves, but experts say incentives reward risk
BP’s Great Australian Bight safety plans deemed inadequate
The national regulator has asked BP to provide further information on their environmental plans to drill two exploration wells in the Bight
Indonesia’s 2015 fires killed 100,000 people, study estimates
Harvard and Columbia University study finds death from smoke exposure “on a massive scale” in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
Asia’s coastal typhoons are gaining power
The violence of typhoons that devastate Asian coastal regions is being magnified by rising sea surface temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions
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
UN urged to hold world leaders’ climate bash every five years
Marshall Islands president says heads of state need regular reminders about threat posed by global warming
Legal wins, coal price up but Adani’s Australian mine still “unbankable”
Despite consistent legal victories, Adani cannot change a coal price that languishes far below the level necessary to make the huge Carmichael mine viable
Asia and the Pacific must spearhead a climate resilient future
As one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions and a growing emitter of greenhouse gases in its own right, regional governments must take the initiative
Coal mine judgment shows Australia’s environment laws are flawed
The Australian Federal Court dismissed climate arguments against Adani’s massive Carmichael coal mine, which threatens the health of the Great Barrier Reef
G20 talks climate while Australia cuts renewables funding
Despite green energy finance topping the G20 climate agenda, Malcolm Turnbull’s government is planning a $1.4bn raid on its domestic budget
Paris temperature check: Australia’s climate plans in focus
The outsider who came in from the cold: Malcolm Turnbull said tackling climate change “inspires and energises” him, but has he delivered?
Japan, New Zealand to ratify Paris climate deal in 2016
Announcement makes entry into force for Paris deal more likely, but concerns remain over both countries’ weak emission cutting goals
Visitors rush to the Great Barrier Reef to catch it “before it’s gone”
Survey finds that 69% of visitors to the world’s largest coral reef system are motivated by the fear that it might disappear
View from Manila: Duterte must deliver ambitious climate plan
Former head of Philippines climate commission calls on new president to accept climate science and slow coal power growth
Climate vulnerable coalition eyes deeper links
As the Philippines pass the CVF baton to Ethiopia, Saleemul Huq explains how the group plans to work together to tackle common climate challenges
UN asked Australia to cover up Great Barrier Reef lobbying
Email exchanges between Australian government and Paris-based UNESCO indicate officials colluded in keeping lobbying over key climate report secret
Oil majors summoned to Philippines human rights inquiry
ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP are among 47 companies invited to answer for their part in causing climate change impacts
Duterte: addressing climate change is ‘top priority’ for Philippines
Addressing the nation, Duterte softens position on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but insists industrialization comes first
Paris ‘high ambition coalition’ to tackle unfinished business
Climate coalition of rich, poor and emerging economies aims to secure an ambitious deal this year to phase out HFC gases