Can Brazil green its energy without mega dams?
Human rights violations, drought risk and now corruption are undermining the case for hydropower. Environment minister José Sarney Filho is making the case for change
Habitat III: we need a new urban climate agenda
Current progress to make our cities a better place is held back by the lack of political will: but that shouldn’t be inevitable
Countries edge towards HFC-busting climate deal at UN talks
Funding and dates for phasing our gases used in fridges and air conditioning need to be finalised, but a deal that could take 0.5C off warming projections is now up for grabs
John Kerry: HFCs are a critical piece of the climate puzzle
US Secretary of State tells envoys at Montreal Protocol talks in Vienna their moment to contribute to a global warming solution has come
Philippines’ Duterte asked to reconsider UN climate deal threat
Manila should not turn its back on UN talks and clean energy opportunities, says policy advocate Francis Dela Cruz
Web of denial: the US Senate climate campaign is critical
The Democratic Party is calling out groups that spread misinformation. It’s an important campaign, but expect a backlash
Adapt or die: UN urges countries to build climate resilience
Projected heatwaves, rising sea levels and intense rainfall linked to climate change mean vulnerable countries need to get their house in order
Does Glencore’s business model work in a 2C world?
Coal producers face an uncertain future. Demand will grow in some parts of the world, in others it will fall. Business needs to be ready for both eventualities
Figueres win would mainstream climate change at UN
By invoking the spirit of Paris, Figueres has positioned herself as the front running “change” candidate in the race – if that’s what the Security Council wants
Bank of America commits to $125 billion green funding
‘We see a clear market opportunity here, and investing in clean energy enables us to grow responsibly as well as leverage our expertise’
Why the climate v development finance fight must stop
Tacking global warming and ensuring millions gain access to clean water, food and energy should not be tackled separately – they’re both sides of the same coin
It’s an act of vandalism, but Brexit won’t kill UK green growth
A vote to leave the EU has left many distraught, but the underlying fundamentals of the low carbon economy are strong, argues E3G director Jonathan Gaventa
After Brexit, the business voice on climate matters more than ever
The continued strong voice of business leaders will help to ensure the global implementation of the Paris climate agreement, argues the head of We Mean Business
The EU referendum debate shows truth still matters
In climate change circles as for the Brexit battle, misinformation must be challenged
Anote Tong: Migration is the “brutal reality” of climate change
Migration with dignity must be part of a climate change adaptation strategy, rather than relocation of people as climate refugees
Why the hyperloop is no green transport miracle
Electric cars, hydrogen vehicles, solar aircraft and hyperloops all have a part to play in greening transport, but the overall challenge is far more complex
EU environment ministers must fix the carbon market
Environment Council meeting on Monday should be used to demand deeper reform, or risk locking in low ambition for 15 years
UN aviation talks: time to come down to earth?
The International Civil Aviation Authority is unjustifiably smug about its climate record; it must play its part in efforts to limit warming to 1.5C
Green bonds must keep the green promise
Robust standards are urgently needed to channel capital debt markets into climate-friendly projects, says WWF France chief Pascal Canfin
How women could benefit from fuel subsidy reform
Subsidies often don’t help women much at all and reforms provide an opportunity to better target support