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23 12 2019 | 13:49

For the vulnerable, UN climate talks are no longer fit for purpose

Having just returned home from my 25th consecutive UN climate talks in Madrid, I am now prepared to declare the decision making process in these annual jamborees is no longer fit for purpose. Let me…

23 12 2019 | 13:02

COP25: Self-serving G20 spites youth, humanity, world at climate talks.

With 500,000 mostly young climate activists rallying in Madrid streets, COP25 delegates agreed to disagree on nearly everything, with smaller nations striving to pave the way for implementation of…

23 12 2019 | 08:49

US coalition says "we are still in" at UN summit.

Coalition of actors from the US rejects Trump's stand on climate change. As the US federal government steps down from the Paris Agreement, a group of representatives from local governments, business…

23 12 2019 | 08:27

Global climate summit ends in failure. But the fight is not over.

The world is still not taking climate change seriously, and the planet’s largest polluters are still not committed to real change. Not all is lost, but this is a major alarm and a massive call to…

23 12 2019 | 08:18

Statement by the Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, Patricia Espinosa, on the Outcome of COP25.

Several days have passed since the closing of the UN Climate Change Conference COP25 in Madrid, and it is important to conduct an honest and realistic assessment of what happened so that appropriate…

23 12 2019 | 08:15

Europe’s Ambitious Green Deal: A Plan To Neutralize Its Carbon Footprint By 2050.

Through a new Green Deal, the EU plans to neutralize Europe’s carbon footprint by as early as 2050. While the plan is ambitious, it highlights the need for world leaders to work together. After all,…

23 12 2019 | 08:10

India Announces a “Green Window” to Catalyze Climate Finance.

To meet India’s massive 450 gigawatts of clean energy target, Indian officials announcednew financing approach to boost investment in clean energy during the climate talks in Madrid this week. The…

23 12 2019 | 08:05

EBRD supports climate finance, entrepreneurship and employment for young people in Egypt.

Loan of US$ 100 million to National Bank of Egypt to address energy efficiency, climate mitigation and adaptation projects for SMEs EBRD and Green Climate Fund co-financing GEFF programme in Egypt…

23 12 2019 | 08:01

China's changing diet is increasing air pollution and leading to more premature deaths.

More people are eating meat in China, leading to farmers using more fertilizers. Can a larger meat consumption be linked to more premature deaths and air pollution? That seems to be the case in…

23 12 2019 | 07:57

Australia's fossil fuel industry should pay climate disaster levy, thinktank says.

Plan for biggest fossil fuel producers to pay $1 per tonne of carbon pollution estimated to raise at least $1.5bn a year. Australia’s fossil fuel industry would stump up for a national climate…

23 12 2019 | 07:49

Renewables 'top UK investors chart'.

Renewable energy is the top investment sector for UK investors with almost one-third (30%) regarding it as the area they would actively put their money into for long-term gain, according to a survey…

23 12 2019 | 07:41

The Escazu Agreement wants to protect environmental human rights in Latin America - but not everyone is on board.

Approved in 2018 after six years of negotiations, the Escazú Agreement is the first and single environmental human rights treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean – the region with one of the world’…

23 12 2019 | 07:41

Consider marine life when implementing offshore renewable power.

With countries such as Iceland, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Norway adopting green energy practices, renewable energy now accounts for a third of the world's power. As this trend continues, more and…

23 12 2019 | 07:22

On Islands Off the Scottish Coast, A Glimpse of Energy Systems of the Future.

The Orkney archipelago is at the cutting edge of renewable energy development. On Orkney a revolution is underway, made of wind, sun, and sea. The 20 islands of the Orkney archipelago lie in the…

23 12 2019 | 07:20

Oxford City Council sets £19 million budget for climate crisis.

Oxford City Council has announced that will put £19 million into a fund for the climate emergency. In response to the Oxford Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change, Oxford City Council will set a …

23 12 2019 | 07:16

UK’s first zero-emissions street to be trialled in London.

The City of London Corporation (CLC) has announced that the capital will get its first zero-emissions street. Beech Street, much of which runs under the Barbican Estate, will now be restricted to…

20 12 2019 | 17:06

COP25: UNFCCC Exec Secretary Madame Patricia Espinosa response to Michael Bloomberg's offer of support.

UNFCCC Exec Secretary Madame Patricia Espinosa expressing the appreciation of the UN for the unwavering support of Michael Bloomberg and the other America to the climate talks at te WE ARE STILL IN…

20 12 2019 | 17:01

COP25: Actor Harrison Ford for Climate Action with the "WE ARE STILL IN" group.

Harrison Ford at COP25 at the WE ARE STILL IN USA Pavilion declaring his despair at the state the world is in, his concern about the future of his 3 children and 5 grandchildren, his dismay at USA'a…

20 12 2019 | 17:01

COP25: Michael Bloomberg at the "WE ARE STILL IN" USA Pavilion supporting Climate Talks.

Michael Bloomberg at COP25 and at the "WE ARE STILL IN" USA Pavilion declaring his opposition to Donald Trumps withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and pledging his support for the climate talks and…

20 12 2019 | 10:38

COP25: Το e-mc2 με την ελληνική παρουσία στη Μαδριτη.

Ένα, αναμφίβολα κατά τη γνώμη μου σημαντικό αλλά και ευχάριστο γεγονός ήταν η φετινή παρουσία της Ελλάδος στο COP25. Από προσωπική εμπειρία τουλάχιστον ήταν η πλέον έντονη και πλέον προβεβλημένη…