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A US coal-state senator makes losers of us all – Climate Weekly
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US climate credibility in doubt as legislative wrangles go down to the wire
Ten days before Cop26 climate talks, president Joe Biden’s climate policies are being blocked by coal state senator Joe Manchin, weakening his hand internationally
Emerging economies slam Cop26 net zero push as ‘anti-equity’
In a rebuke to the UK hosts of next month’s climate summit, countries including China, India and Saudi Arabia said a call for net zero goals went “against climate justice”
We don’t have time to dismiss carbon markets as a climate solution
Concerns carbon markets could become a new form of colonialism are not unfounded – but with robust safeguards, they can deliver much-needed climate finance
UK sets out economy-wide strategy to meet 2050 net zero goal
Analysts welcomed the plan days before the UK hosts the Cop26 summit but warned more public investments were needed to give it credibility
UK and EU must not abet the theft of indigenous territory in Brazil
Brazil’s indigenous people are anxiously awaiting a supreme court judgement on our land rights. Proposed new laws in the EU and UK will profoundly affect us too
‘Breakthrough’: IMF develops fund to help debt-laden nations address climate risks
The IMF trust fund could be worth up to $50 billion and meet vulnerable countries’ call for support to address the triple crisis of debt, Covid and climate change
Once a vital feature of climate talks, has the huddle had its day?
Under rules to prevent the spread of Covid, negotiators at Cop26 have been asked to keep a metre distance, meaning they need to find new ways to resolve differences
Pioneer of attribution science Geert Jan van Oldenborgh dies, aged 59
The Dutch scientist led research linking climate change to individual extreme weather events in real time and is warmly remembered by his collaborators
Hang the bunting, order the cake – Climate Weekly
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On the edge of the Amazon, Manoki people grow soy and fight for land rights
In Mato Grosso, an indigenous group that was almost wiped out by white settlers is balancing tradition and modern agriculture to survive
UN boss calls for stronger aviation and shipping climate goals in line with 1.5C
Antonio Guterres said targets set at UN bodies for international transport were compatible with more than 3C of global warming and urged more action
Heat rises on donor countries to meet overdue $100bn climate finance promise
Nearly 150 green groups have told rich governments they must make up for missing their climate aid target by delivering $600bn in total 2020-25
Japan eyes international carbon offsets to deliver 2030 emission cuts
Campaigners accused Japan of failing to take responsibility for cutting its own emissions and relying on developing nations to do so
The IEA is embracing 1.5C ambition, leaving no excuse for new fossil fuel investment
In a fundamental shift in mainstream thinking, the world’s most influential energy body has for the first time put a net zero scenario at the heart of its forecasting
UN isolation fund launched to support Cop26 delegates who contract Covid-19
Delegates who test positive for Covid-19 must isolate for 10 days, with a solidarity fund to cover extra accommodation costs for developing countries
Xi Jinping announces biodiversity fund to help developing nations protect nature
The Chinese president called on other donor countries to contribute to the $230 million fund for biodiversity at Kunming talks
Countries failing to protect forests, 7 years after New York declaration
Of the 32 biggest forest nations, only India has set an ambitious tree planting target and others are falling far short, according to analysis of their latest climate pledges
Edging to net zero – Climate Weekly
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Dispute grips Green Climate Fund over net zero condition for accessing finance
Board members from developing countries insisted that making a 2050 net zero goal a condition for accreditation to the fund breaches equity principles