climate politics

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18 11 2019 | 17:05

German government wants to weaken country’s proposed climate protection goals.

Although many have called for improvements to the German climate package, the government wants to impose a weaker formulation of the core climate protection goals.EURACTIV’s partner Der Tagesspiegel…

10 11 2019 | 05:23

Climate crisis: business leaders say cost to taxpayers will spiral unless new policies introduced.

Organisations such as Australian Industry Group and National Farmers’ Federation letter says greater private-sector action needed. Industry, farming and investor groups say the federal government…

14 10 2019 | 09:55

A clear, credible climate protection law is good for business, German expert says.

In an interview with EURACTIV Germany, Karsten Neuhoff, a climate expert and professor, spoke about Germany’s hotly-debated climate protection bill, stressing that a clear regulatory framework with “…

30 09 2019 | 08:18

Only 2 countries are meeting their climate pledges. Here’s how the 10 worst could improve.

In front of a gathering of arguably the most powerful leaders in the world, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg opened with a warning: “We’ll be watching you.” Thunberg made her speech to the United Nations…

26 09 2019 | 08:50

Sixty-six countries vow carbon neutrality by 2050: UN

Sixty-six countries have signaled their intent to achieve net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, the United Nations said Monday, seen as a vital goal in preventing catastrophic longer term…

21 09 2019 | 11:02

In climate fight, energy efficiency is our best weapon, PSEG president says.

Climate change headlines have grown increasingly dire. While many associate global warming with this summer’s melting glaciers, forest fires and disastrous flooding, it is higher winter temperatures…

19 09 2019 | 09:10

Leading countries blocked from speaking at UN climate summit.

Secretary-general takes tough line on select coal-supporting nations.

15 09 2019 | 13:19

Bill Gates, Ban Ki-Moon and other leaders propose ways to adapt to a warming planet .

Climate change isn't slowing down anytime soon. So it’s time to focus on living with its impacts. That’s the message of a new report from about nearly three dozen prominent figures — including…

01 09 2019 | 12:17

Wayne Swan warns climate change will reshape politics as much as 9/11.

Exclusive: Labor president says although May election was a setback for climate action, it’s vital to stay the course. Labor’s federal president, Wayne Swan, has warned climate change will “…

01 09 2019 | 12:16

‘Green Deal’ supporters resist idea of splitting energy and climate portfolio.

The incoming President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is preparing a ‘Green Deal’ team that may be led by Vice-President Frans Timmermans. Whether the climate and energy briefs…

01 09 2019 | 12:11

Merkel speaks in favour of increasing EU’s 2030 climate target to 55%.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have announced they would collaborate to strengthen climate protection at EU level, following a meeting on Thursday (22 July).…

26 08 2019 | 07:32

The global community is finally acting on climate change, but we need to switch to renewable energy faster.

Energy is the lifeblood of all societies. But the production of energy from the burning of fossil fuels produces carbon emissions that are released into the atmosphere on a grand scale. The energy…

26 08 2019 | 00:00

Latin American & Caribbean Climate Week Calls for Urgent, Ambitious Action.

Climate City, Salvador da Bahia (Brazil), 23 August 2019 — Around 4,000 people from all over the region and many other countries participated in the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW…

23 08 2019 | 08:32

UK Government chooses Glasgow to host COP26.

The UK Government has confirmed Glasgow as host of COP26. The UK is bidding to secure the Presidency and host United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) summit over two weeks at the end of 2020, in…

13 08 2019 | 09:30

How the world’s dirtiest industries have learned to pollute our politics.

The fossil-fuel lobby is threatened by public concern over the climate crisis. So it’s buying influence to get the results it wants. The tragedy of our times is that the gathering collapse of our…

07 08 2019 | 06:31

Australia’s climate stance is inflicting criminal damage on humanity.

The government opts for conflict rather than change, while suppressing details on the implications of its climate inaction The top priority of government is security of the people. Yet on the…

07 08 2019 | 06:22

Client Earth's response to EU Commission announcing environmental legal action.

The European Commission announced today its decision to pursue numerous legal actions against a host of EU countries for failing to comply with their environmental obligations under EU law.

04 08 2019 | 07:09

IRENA and UN Climate Change Join Forces to Accelerate Renewables as Climate Solution.

Bonn, 1 August 2019 - The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) are jointly ramping up efforts to fight climate change by promoting the widespread adoption and…

23 07 2019 | 11:21

Von der Leyen pressed to deliver on climate after winning EU vote.

The European Parliament confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as the first women president of the European Commission in a nail-biting vote on Tuesday (16 July) that put climate change centre stage. …