Forest-related carbon removal could generate $800bn in annual revenues by 2050

New analysis commissioned by the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), predicts that technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere could create trillion dollar upside opportunities for investors as more and more countries, cities and corporates make ambitious plans

Barclays raises £400m through second ‘Green Bond’ issue.

Barclays has announced that it has successfully closed a £400m ‘Green Bond’ issue. This is the second bond it has issued with a specific intention to support climate-related products and initiatives.

Energy companies form partnership to develop offshore carbon dioxide infrastructure.

bp is joined by Eni, Equinor, National Grid, Shell and Total to form the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP). The new partnership will develop offshore carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storage infrastructure in the UK North Sea, with bp as the operator.

An incredible scar': the harsh toll of Trump's 400-mile wall through national parks.

Samuel Gilbert visited four distinct wilderness areas near the new border wall, which is fragmenting protected habitats and threatening endangered species.

Scrap gas pipeline in eastern Med due to climate cost, says report.

Gas discovery at centre of Turkey-Greece dispute will ‘make world even less safe’.

ExxonMobil warns of $30bn writedown of shale assets amid energy price slump.

Announcement follows record quarterly loss of $680m, its third quarterly deficit in a row.

What are green jobs – and why are they important?

As well as helping the economy recover after the Covid-19 pandemic, new jobs in clean-electricity generation and low-carbon heating solutions could help the UK meet its net-zero targets.

On the horizon: the end of oil and the beginnings of a low-carbon planet.

With demand and share prices dropping, Europe’s fossil fuel producers recognise that peak oil is probably now behind them.

Russia rules out cutting fossil fuel production in next few decades.

Energy minister says Moscow will also focus on clean-burning hydrogen and carbon capture.

Lack of climate action over 50 years will cost Australian economy $3.4tn and 880,000 jobs – report.

If policies promoting net zero emissions by 2050 are adopted 250,000 jobs would be created and $680bn added to the economy.

Car-free neighbourhoods: the unlikely new frontline in the culture wars.

Covid measures to encourage cycling and walking in UK cities should have been a victory for the environment and wellbeing. So why are communities so divided?

US and UK citizens are world’s biggest sources of plastic waste – study.

US population may also be third-largest producer of marine plastic pollution. The US and UK produce more plastic waste per person than any other major countries, according to new research.

Material Revolutions: Shirts Made from Shellfish, Biodegradable Rum Bottles and Reusable Fast Food Containers.

In the age of consumption, sustainability innovations can help shift cultural habits and protect dwindling natural resources.

Born in the ice age, humankind now faces the age of fire – and Australia is on the frontline.

The bushfires and the plague are symptoms of something momentous unfolding on Earth – an acceleration of our impact on nature.

Youth Climate activists send open letter to EU leaders demanding withdrawal of the cap.

IRENA Council Meets as Agency Renews Call for Recovery Built around Energy Transformation.

The nineteenth and twentieth meetings of the Council will be held virtually on 3rd and 4th of November.

In the heat of political crisis, Belarus launches first nuclear power plant.

Ecologists do not share the government's optimism about Astravets.

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 9 November 2020 - Climate Change Job Vacancy: Technical Advisor, Urbanization and Economic Recovery, UN-Habitat

Organization:UN-Habitat Position:Technical Advisor - Urbanization and Economic Recovery Duty Station:Kigali, Rwanda Deadline for Application:9 November 2020 Term:6 months

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 16 November 2020 - Capacity Building Fund Management Consultant, Forest Protection Fund, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR

Organization:Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR  Position:Capacity Building Fund Management Consultant - Forest Protection Fund Duty Station:Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 23 November 2020 - Consultant on Public Expenditure, REMA

Organization:Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Position:Consultant on Public Expenditure Duty Station:Home based with travel to Rwanda Deadline for Application:23 November 2020