Environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi promised to scrap funds for dirty power plants abroad, but the government is making too many exceptions
The EU is working on stricter sustainability criteria for bioenergy, posing a challenge for the industry and several member states
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US, Russia are among many G20 nations helping coal, oil and gas more than clean energy as part of recovery packages, a major study will show
The formation of a historic coalition government has put climate action at the top of Ireland’s priorities, with a plan to halve emissions in the next decade
Britain’s timeline for developing a more ambitious climate plan has slipped, challenging diplomatic efforts to encourage other countries to raise their game
Prime Minister Modi says private coal mining will boost India’s energy security, despite expert warnings of stranded assets and indigenous rights violations
The coronavirus lockdown gave a glimpse of what cleaner cities can look like, but as people turn to private cars for safety from infection, pollution could soar
New Zealand’s climate minister explains why he is launching a podcast on what comes after the coronavirus pandemic
Social safety nets and shorter supply chains are essential to protect smallholder farmers facing spiralling debt and bankruptcy
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The coronavirus lockdown has dealt a savage blow to Big Oil, at a time fears of climate breakdown call the whole basis of our energy system into question
The health crisis could lead to mine closures and further weaken Poland’s coal industry, which has lobbied against tough EU climate targets
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Sponsored content: The Inter-American Development Bank is working with governments to keep up momentum on climate action despite the public health crisis
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Governments, at a fork in the road because of the Covid-19 pandemic, should ‘insert the DNA’ of a low-carbon future into stimulus packages, says Achim Steiner
In a submission to the UN on Earth Day, New Zealand communicated its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 without enhancing its 2030 pledge