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US sparks controversy by backing oil company’s carbon-sucking plans
The CEO of Occidental Petroleum has said that direct air capture is a way of prolonging the life of the oil industry
One of 2023’s most extreme heatwaves is happening in the middle of winter
Temperatures in parts of South America are 20C (68F) more than normal, one of the most extreme deviations ever seen
Dis-united States of the Amazon – Climate Weekly
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Amazon nations decry EU deforestation rules in thinly-veiled joint condemnation
The Belem Declaration echoes growing discontent with a new law prohibiting firms from importing goods linked to deforestation
Indonesia falls short on peatland restoration, risking destructive fire season
Data from the Indonesian government suggests efforts to restore peatlands, a key part of the country’s climate strategy, do not match government claims.
Amazon nations fail to agree on deforestation goal at summit
Eight South American nations agreed on a list of joint actions to protect the Amazon rainforest, but failed to mention a long-awaited target to halt deforestation.
Mainstream economists accused of playing down climate threat
Economic models have ignored tipping points, rainfall changes and indoor work, leading them to under-estimate climate change’s economic damage
Metals bosses enjoy front row seat at UN deep-sea mining negotiations
Climate Home News has identified more than 30 mining industry representatives in the official state delegations at last month’s momentous UN talks
Amazon nations split on oil and deforestation, ahead of summit
Colombia wants to restrict oil production while the Brazilian government is divided on the issue
Ghana’s gas curse – Climate Weekly
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Court says renewable firms can seize Spain’s property after subsidy cuts
The Energy Charter Treaty, which Spain is trying to leave, protects investments in fossil fuels and in renewables
Gas lock-in: Debt-laden Ghana gambles on LNG imports
The West African nation is preparing to import LNG under a long-term agreement with Shell which critics say Ghana doesn’t need and can’t afford.
UK government bets on ‘pragmatic’ climate inaction ahead of election
The government is cutting climate finance, backing oil production and opposing air pollution measures in an attempt to win next year’s election
Amazon governments set sights on narco-deforestation
When governments gather for the Amazon summit next week, they will talk about how to tackle drug traffickers who destroy forests
Deep-sea mining ban draws closer despite China’s opposition
While China blocked a ban from this year’s seabed talks agenda, hopes are now high that it will be officially discussed next year
Brazil seeks European trade advantages in return for Amazon protection
The EU wants environmental guarantees in case a future Brazilian government stops trying to protect the Amazon
As Guyana shows, carbon offsets will not save the Amazon rainforest
With all their flaws, carbon offsets are not the solution to deforestation of the Amazon rainforest – leaders should acknowledge that
A rocky path to Cop28 – Climate Weekly
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G20 climate talks fail to deliver emission cuts despite leadership pleas
Cop28 president, Sultan Al Jaber and UN climate change boss, Simon Stiell, had called on G20 countries to show leadership and deliver ambitious emissions cuts.
UN deep-sea mining talks deadlocked over agenda clash
A dozen countries want to officially debate for the first time in history the possibility to halt deep-sea mining, but have faced opposition from China and the island-nation of Nauru.