Australia is the third biggest fossil fuel exporter, has high emissions and plans to use a loophole to meet its pledges. Don’t let them stay in the background
Demands for action are outstripping political will. The diplomatic task of bridging the expectations gap falls to the hosts of next year’s climate talks
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
The document shows plans for a law enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective to be submitted by March 2020
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Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make “a tremendous effort” to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
A UN Environment report warns production of oil, gas and coal to 2030 is on track for warming way beyond 1.5C goal
Parliament and members states have agreed to allocate 21% of next year’s budget to measures to address climate change
EU finance ministers agreed to phase out EIB lending to unabated oil and gas projects, overcoming opposition from some member states in marathon board meeting
Politicians, citizens and experts meet to discuss how and why France must invest more heavily in climate adaptation after report warns of major national impacts
Shipping is finally playing catch-up on air pollution standards, but the US is slow-balling attempts to agree cleaner targets
European leaders hope to strike a bargain with Beijing next September. What the EU can offer China to bring down its emissions is unclear
The Socialists won most seats, but were weakened by rise of far right and conservative vote. Madrid climate talks unlikely to be affected
Lawyers for the protest group say those arrested illegally could claim thousands in compensation
Australian artist’s works have sold for up to $1.3m. Police could not say whether they still have the skull, seized among hundreds of artworks during October protests
US will leave climate deal one day after 2020 presidential election, although a Democrat winner could reenter almost immediately
Formal withdrawal process could begin within days, but current and former diplomats say US will continue to influence global rulemaking on climate change
The talks will take place in Spain’s capital, the UN confirmed, after Chile pulled out amid social unrest