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US, China to publish fossil fuel subsidy peer reviews
Studies being presented at the G20 could kick-start efforts to remove price supports for oil and coal, write Liu Shuang and Hu Min
G7 host Japan mocks UN climate deal with coal binge, say greens
Report hails US plans to close 100GW of coal power, contrasting it with Tokyo’s policy to support polluting fossil fuel domestically and abroad
Saskatchewan denies climate science as wildfires lick its border
Canadian provincial government hits out at ‘misguided dogma’ as Fort McMurray blaze polarises oil pipeline debate
Why the Marshall Islands’ fleet exposes climate policy risks
The world’s governments have committed to moving away from fossil fuels, but rupturing the oil, gas and coal industry will affect the lives of millions
Canada’s most populous province passes climate change law
Carbon trading and a green investment fund underpin Ontario plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80% from 1990 levels by 2050
Trump threat falls on deaf ears at UN climate talks
Diplomats seem unruffled from attack on global climate talks as Republican claims US got a bad deal in French capital
Unions threaten riots, strikes as Nigeria ditches oil subsidy
Government says subsidy cut is vital to rebalance budget, but opposition brand decision “evil” and a “rigmarole”
Donald Trump: I would renegotiate Paris climate deal
Climate sceptic candidate threatens to kneecap global climate pact if he wins US election later this year
Small islands lead charge on Paris Agreement approval
Concerted drive to ratify Paris deal could be last chance for vulnerable nations to ensure warming is kept at safe levels
Obama climate plan delayed, Trump slams carbon tax rumour
Court delays Clean Power Plan hearing till September as Trump advisor promises to sink landmark legislation mandating carbon cuts
Why universities, not consultants, should benefit from climate funds
Millions set aside to help developing countries cope with the onset of extreme weather are being poorly used, argues veteran Bangladeshi scientist
Maldives minister: UN talks must deliver clean power surge
Crashing solar prices are evidence a renewables revolution is upon us and it’s time to deploy it globally, writes Thoriq Ibrahim
Ahead of UN climate talks, world’s poorest urge early action
World must adapt to meet the unavoidable impacts of climate change head on or face the consequences says DRC envoy
Poland’s pain: Weaning Warsaw off coal
Brussels is in a fix. It wants to retain its mantle as an international climate policy leader, but not all member states are playing ball
Philippines climate body urges new president to ditch coal
As Rodrigo Duterte sweeps to power, the country’s Climate Change Commission calls for a review of energy policy
5 ways to avoid a Paris hangover at the Bonn climate talks
In reality the cooperation showed in Paris will mean nothing if we descend into petty squabbles. The climate clock is ticking
Kerry hails Paris climate deal as proudest moment in office
Paris Agreement will deliver ‘enormous economic benefits’ US secretary of state tells Oxford Union, hailing it one of his proudest moments
Risky bet: Does divestment slow or speed green growth?
Head of France’s top public pension fund says engagement on climate change within companies can deliver results
After Rousseff, Brazil prepares to roll back green laws
Amidst the turmoil of the presidential impeachment process, members of Brazil’s Congress are set to dismantle environmental protection laws
Brazil must review its climate pledge on new data
Emissions from farming and forestry were 28% higher than previously thought in 2005, the baseline year for Brazilian climate targets