B20 has submitted its 25 policy recommendations to the G20 Leaders imploring bold, collaborative and decisive action to put growth on a resilient and sustainable path that benefits all.
B20 Saudi…
It was only in the mid-20th century, in the wake of the shattering impact of World Wars and when capitalism and communism were competing for global dominance, that we began to measure the success of…
Dr Robin Russell-Jones on China’s carbon emissions, Kit Hill on renewables, and Penny Kent on the Guardian’s climate promise.
Re Barbara Finamore’s article (What China’s plan for net-zero emissions…
The world is, on average, 1.1 degrees Celsius warmer today than it was in 1850. If this trend continues, our planet will be 2 – 3 degrees hotter by the end of this century, according to the …
The NSW independent planning commission is due to hand down a decision on the proposed gas development at Narrabri. Here’s what is at play.
The New South Wales independent planning commission is due…
The topic of energy rarely came up during Alexis Cureton's childhood, split between Tulsa, Oklahoma, Duluth, Georgia, and Indianapolis. Nevertheless, Cureton can still recall his mother's reminders…
The change will take thousands of years, but we only have a century to stop it.
Antarctica contains more than half of the world's freshwater in its sprawling, frozen ice sheet, but humanity's…
Backing for law demanding 60% reduction from 1990 levels puts capitals under pressure.
EU capitals have been put under pressure to agree to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 compared…
Mr Pence also claimed that Mr Biden would ban fracking which Senator Harris strongly refuted
Mike Pence refused to say that climate change is an existential threat and repeated Donald Trump’s claim…
”We know we’re not in line with the Paris Agreement, we never said we were. But we have to bring the public along slowly”.
Between the four of us, we have met quite a number of world leaders during…
Incidents such as ship stranding in Mauritius stress need for quick and effective solutions.
Special sponges, magnetic soap and autonomous robots are among the latest wave of inventions aimed at…
The question of who breathes, and who suffocates, is a question of who deserves to live. It’s a question that will only become more urgent as the climate crisis develops
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday vowed to bar from his transition team any "leaders" of fossil fuel companies, a pledge environmentalists cautiously applauded while urging the…
UK alone spends €5.7bn and Germany €12bn but analysis finds subsidies often go towards most polluting fleet vehicles
UK and European governments give companies subsidies worth €32bn (£29bn) a year…
Exclusive: if discovery is confirmed it will have global implications as 90% of people breathe dirty air.
Tiny air pollution particles have been revealed in the brain stems of young people and are…
Measure also stops businesses from supplying customers with plastic stirrers and cotton buds.
A ban on plastic straws which was delayed due to coronavirus has come into force.
Businesses in…