Rising copper demand fuels concern over pollution and rights abuses
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The UN has dubbed copper the “new strategic raw material” for the green digital economy - but will more mining come at a high cost to communities? Will more copper mining come at a high cost to local communities?
on Sun, 8PM
Brazil calls on local groups to "inspire" a boost in climate action
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With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate action plans, Brazil, COP30 host, is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way
on Fri, 4PM
COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuels
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Oil, gas and coal cause three-quarters of global emissions. Why are they nowhere to be seen on the Belém climate summit's agenda?
on Thu, 4PM
Without debt relief, climate action will fail
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Many Global South countries spend five times more on repaying debt than tackling climate change - governments meeting in Seville next month can stop this downward spiral
on Wed, 10AM
Asia's fossil-free future demands real transformation - not a false transition
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As it meets this week, the Asian Development Bank should stop supporting fossil gas as a "bridge" fuel and back renewable energy
on May 5
On May Day, workers are calling - climate activism must answer
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Workers' rights have been sidelined in the climate activism world, but without just transition policies, we can't build a livable future
on May 1
Trump's first 100 days: US walks away from global climate action
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Trump's climate action decisions have pulled the plug on the UN climate process and its financial contributions, while backing fossil fuels
on May 1
Canada keeps Carney as leader, over anti-climate Conservatives
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Canada chose Mark Carney, a former UN climate envoy, as their prime minister, rejecting the anti-climate action Conservative Party
on Apr 30
Carney, Kyte oversee carbon offset rules to address greenwashing concerns
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Two initiatives will release standards for the voluntary carbon market this year, while campaigners denounce offsetting as a "scam" that delays real climate action
on Apr 29
At energy security talks, US pushes gas and derides renewables
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The US envoy to the IEA's energy security summit pushed gas and criticised renewables, arguing that they cause power cuts
on Apr 26
China commits to full climate plan, emission ambition still unclear
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The updated climate plan from China would cover all economic sectors and greenhouse gases, announced President Xi Jinping
on Apr 25
Giving nature breathing room builds climate resilience
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Communities in El Salvador are increasing their climate resilience by planting trees, harvesting rainwater and more ecological practices
on Apr 25
Individual action won't save the climate – unless governments and businesses back it
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Without transforming overarching systems, green efforts by consumers will fall far short of their potential to cut emissions
on Apr 25
System change: the key to solve the climate and biodiversity crises
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To tackle the climate crisis, we must change the system—not just the symptoms. Here's why systemic change is our only way forward.
on Apr 25
Amazon indigenous people call for oil drilling ban at COP30
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Dozens of indigenous nations from different countries are calling for an oil drilling ban in the world's largest rainforest at COP30
on Apr 24
Deadly rains in Congo are now predicted to occur every two years
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After floods devastate Congo, scientists say climate change is making heavier rains more likely and call for better data to better prepare
on Apr 17
ExxonMobil builds petro-state in Guyana at expense of locals
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ExxonMobil plans a massive oil expansion in Guyana amid fears over an environmental disaster in the Amazon rainforest.
on Apr 16
In Ethiopia, EV ambitions are hitting bumps in rural areas
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Ethiopia, the first country to ban fossil fuel vehicles imports, sees its green transport slow due to a patchy power grid and high EV costs
on Apr 15
Loss and damage fund to hand out $250 million in initial phase
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The board of the Loss and damage fund has agreed a plan to help developing nations tackle the consequences of climate disasters.
on Apr 14
Governments agree green shipping targets and fees for missing them
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Ship owners who fail to reduce emissions intensity 30% by 2035 will have to pay into a "net zero fund" to clean up shipping through green fuels Governments set new targets to cut emissions from the world's ships and push them to use greener fuels
on Apr 11
African teens' mental health suffers on the climate frontlines
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As climate change impacts take a heavy toll on African teens wellbeing in poor rural areas, how can policymakers support their mental health?
on Apr 11
Trump follows the minerals trail for weapons, not clean energy
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Trump is racing to secure supplies of critical minerals including from war-torn DRC, prioritizing their military, not a green transition
on Apr 5
Landmark deal to put shipping on course for net-zero is in sight
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Governments will try to agree on how to get the shipping industry to meet its net-zero goal. The discussion includes a levy and green fuel.
on Apr 4
Why accusations of Brazilian hypocrisy on climate are ill-judged
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COP30 host Brazil has been criticised for its continued interest in oil production - but with development needs high, it can't be expected to forgo its biggest commodity overnight With development needs high, the COP30 host nation can't be expected to forgo revenues from oil overnight
on Apr 4
The Amazon rainforest emerges as the new global oil frontier
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Half a century of oil drilling has left the Amazon rainforest scarred -and a new wave of fossil fuel extraction is coming
on Apr 3
Finance for renewables in sub-Saharan Africa is defying the odds
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Most countries in the sub-Saharan Africa finally have renewables projects, despite huge political and economic challenges
on Apr 2
Small islands fear EU betrayal over shipping emissions levy
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Pacific islands fear the EU will stop fighting for a shipping emissions levy and accept proposal that doesn't raise enough money
on Mar 31
UN, Germany say tackling climate crisis leads to economic and national security
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Top diplomats urge governments to seize the economic opportunities that tackling the climate crisis offers to shore up growth and peace
on Mar 27
Climate finance needs shipping industry to launch first global tax
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A shipping tax is imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries
on Mar 25
Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menu
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Despite COP30 being held in the Amazon, Brazil has stayed silent on the food systems crisis, the top driver of its deforestation
on Mar 20
This Australian coal community is co-designing its own green future
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This Australian mining town offers a promising example of how to survive - and even thrive - while maintaining your green future plans
on Mar 20
"Not silver bullets": COP30 CEO downplays impact of COPs
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Ana Toni, COP30 CEO, stressed the importance of year-round action instead of relegating all the impact to COPs
on Mar 20
"Forgotten" fragile states unite to end climate-finance blind spot
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Conflict-affected countries are urging Brazil to put ending the climate finance blind spot front centre at COP30, as needs grow
on Mar 19
Global leaders will speak before COP30, easing logistics crunch
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Authorities say that the global leaders talking before the COP30 summit will enable climate negotiators to reflect on their speeches
on Mar 14
Will Indonesia's new carbon market be a solution o face problems?
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With problems like businesses gearing up to profit from carbon trading, Indonesia's government needs to ensure the carbon market works
on Mar 14
Age of "climate whiplash" puts residents of Africa's cities in danger
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As climate change intensifies heavy rainfall and drought, Africa's cities are struggling to adapt and protect people
on Mar 13
Rich nations ignore past pollution to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible
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Campaigners and scientists said historic responsibility means rich countries should prioritize cutting emissions in their climate plans
on Mar 12
Women hardest hit by South Sudan’s climate-fueled heatwave
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A scientific study links South Sudan's record-breaking heatwave to global warming and shows how women and girls are more climate vulnerable
on Mar 10
Countries fail again to decide on timing of key IPCC climate reports
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Countries have delayed for the third time a decision on the timing of the influential IPCC climate science reports
on Mar 4
In Trump's shadow, IPCC set to decide on timing of climate review
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With the US not expected to show up at the IPCC summit, countries have a final chance to agree on the climate review
on Feb 24
COP16 host Colombia reports 35% surge in deforestation
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Despite the uptick in deforestation in Colombia, the environment minister said 2024 still had the 2nd-lowest deforestation figure in 20 years
on Feb 22
Ahead of COP30, Brazil's Lula pushes for oil drilling in the Amazon
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Months before COP30, Brazil's president Lula da Silva seeks the expedited approval of a controversial oil drilling project in the Amazon.
on Feb 21
Big polluters funnel 75% of profits to shareholders, not clean energy
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Research shows that Europe's big polluters have handed shareholders, not clean energy, most of their profits – now they want public handouts
on Feb 21
The cycle pushing Bangladeshi climate migrants into slavery
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More than nine in 10 Bangladeshi climate migrants experience forms of forced labour, researchers have found
on Feb 18
A carbon tax on shipping can give hope to those climate-vulnerable
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A strong, equitable carbon tax on shipping would benefit climate-vulnerable communities — and it's getting fresh support
on Feb 14
After US cuts funds, UN’s biggest climate fund urges others to help
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As the US announces cuts to climate funds, the head of the Green Climate Fund stresses the importance of helping developing countries
on Feb 11
The world is getting smaller for pastoralists facing multiple threats
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Africa's herders are trying to maintain their way of life in the face of rising climate stress, conflict and competition for land
on Feb 7
Global conflicts put pressure on climate adaptation
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Climate adaptation funds are learning how to keep projects running when conflicts breaks out by working closely with communities
on Feb 7
Africa backs gas-powered cars over EVs to cut emissions
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Some governments in Africa promote CNG, a gas, over petrol - but using gas instead of EVs still produces more emissions
on Feb 7
When is the deadline for countries to submit 2035 climate plans?
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China, the EU and India are set to miss a deadline for submitting new 2035 climate plans amid concerns of "a softening" in ambition
on Feb 7