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Boris Johnson sets out 10-point plan to get UK on track for net zero
The UK premier majored on hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture in a package aiming to set the bar for hosting Cop26 climate talks next year
Russia resists tougher climate targets in dash for Arctic gas
Russia has no plans to end its contribution to climate change before the end of the century and is aggressively expanding Arctic gas production for the Asian market
Climate watchers celebrate Biden victory over Trump in US election
Climate advocates from around the world welcomed Joe Biden’s victory, heralding a US return to international cooperation on the climate crisis
5 ways climate issues played out in the US election
Most Americans see climate change as a serious threat, fracking did not swing the vote in key states but climate-vulnerable Florida went to Trump despite his denialism
US has officially left the Paris Agreement, amid election to determine climate future
The race for the White House could take days or weeks to settle, with major implications for the prospects of tackling the climate crisis
As editor of Climate Home News, I am committed to hard-hitting journalism
Megan Darby outlines the state of international climate politics and the role of independent journalism as she takes up the position of editor at Climate Home News
Asian net zero wave leaves Australia’s Scott Morrison isolated
While China, Japan and South Korea set net zero emissions targets and polls show strong support for Australia to follow, Morrison is standing by the coal industry
Who will build the world’s last coal plant?
Banks, companies and governments are axing support for coal, driven by climate concerns and competition from renewables, but hundreds of plants are still in planning
A Biden victory could spur global climate action, but the US has much to prove
If elected US president, Biden must balance domestic and international pressures to set a 2030 emissions target on a tight deadline, with a view to inspiring others
Australia green-lights controversial project in ‘gas-fired recovery’
Campaigners say the Narrabri gas project will destroy local biodiversity and water supplies as well as increase greenhouse gas emissions.
African green reformer tipped to win UN trade leadership race
Women from Kenya and Nigeria are favourites to lead the World Trade Organization and have promised to push climate change up the agenda
Indian businessman rhymes the case for a universal carbon tax
Nadir Godrej of Godrej Industries entertained an online audience at Climate Week NYC with a poetic appeal to tax carbon and stop burning coal
China, South Africa take baby steps towards net zero – Climate Weekly
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Carbon neutrality: The new normal for Signify
Sponsored content: Lighting company Signify is ready to move beyond carbon neutrality in its next set of commitments
Kamala Harris is right to propose a managed decline of fossil fuel production
If Joe Biden is serious about tackling climate change, he should adopt his running mate’s plan to negotiate an international deal to leave oil in the ground
South Africa aims to reach net zero emissions in 2050 – while still burning coal
In a low emissions strategy, South Africa flagged an aspiration to become a net zero economy by 2050, but its energy plan foresees a continued role for coal
France seeks German collaboration on hydrogen in EU green recovery
The EU’s biggest economies are investing billions of euros in building clean hydrogen fuel capacity to decarbonise heavy industry and transport
China among nations likely to miss 2020 deadline for climate plans – UN’s Espinosa
UN climate chief expects only 80 updated national climate plans this year, as preparations are delayed by coronavirus pandemic and US political uncertainty
Guterres tells India coal business ‘going up in smoke’ as investors back clean tech
UN chief urges Narendra Modi not to expand India’s coal sector, warning of harmful consequences for human health, the environment and the economy
Prospect of snap election reanimates Canada’s carbon tax battle
As prime minister Justin Trudeau calls for a green recovery from coronavirus, the Conservative opposition promises to fight a levy on polluters