World
Saudi Arabia blasts Korean bank for “playing” with UN climate fund
“Either you are serious, or you are not,” says Saudi Green Climate Fund representative after Korea Exim pulled its application to the fund at the last moment
US energy emissions fall to 25-year low
Mild weather, booming renewable energy and massive declines in coal consumption contribute to falling greenhouse gas pollution
UK told not to tighten climate targets after Paris
It is too early for Britain to adopt a net zero emissions goal, advises the independent Committee on Climate Change
Climate change blamed for doubling of US forest fires
The number of blazes in the western US has doubled since the 1980s, with global warming and regional dryness at least 55% responsible, study finds
What top US writers get wrong about climate politics
David Roberts and Bill McKibben are two of the most influential writers about climate change, but they miss a trick by ignoring vulnerable countries, writes Michael Dobson
UK minister dismisses threat of climate court battle
Nick Hurd waved away suggestions the government could be taken to court over a shortfall in policy to meet binding emissions targets
BP withdraws from Great Australian Bight oil race
Conservationists claim victory for people power, but a depressed oil price was central to BP’s decision to end the controversial exploration project
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
Indigenous land rights fundamental to climate safety – Lord Stern
Forests and grasslands would store more carbon if communities’ rights were protected, according to research from the leading climate economist
In pictures: the aftermath of Nairobi’s deadly flash floods
In April, three hours of torrential rain destroyed buildings and killed 12 people in Huruma Estate. The risks are only mounting
Will the US align fossil fuel production with climate goals?
The Obama administration is considering supply-side policies that could transform the climate debate, writes Peter Erickson
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
Green Climate Fund urged to blacklist coal-funding agencies
Export credit agencies are inappropriate partners for the Green Climate Fund, according to a letter signed by 92 NGOs
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
After ratification, cities can deliver the Paris climate deal
Writing in Climate Home, the mayors of Paris, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro say they are ready and willing to implement the UN’s new climate deal
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
Is the UK about to break G7 fossil fuel subsidy pledge?
Funding gas plants to prevent electricity blackouts goes against a G7 promise to nix polluter handouts, says NGO
Why Trump would doom international climate action
The Donald’s energy vision is a dystopian nightmare, which would increase US emissions and collapse international efforts to combat climate change
Habitat III: what to expect from the UN’s urban summit
It only takes place every 20 years and does not bind participating governments to anything, but Habitat III can help shape greener, cleaner cities
Brazil shifts funds from coal to solar power
Major development bank is prioritising clean energy as economic crisis limits resources