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Despite oil and gas Cop26 pledge, rich countries invest billions. New study blows hole in gas backers' "transition fuel" claim. gas transition fuel

New study blows hole in “transition fuel” claim of fossil gas backers

The study found that, for Europe and China, importing US-produced LNG is worse for the climate than using local coal

Mexico’s new president must reform national oil company Pemex

Investing even more in oil and gas would be a huge financial risk so Claudia Sheinbaum should order Pemex to diversify

Participants of the inaugural summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community, or AZEC, are pictured after their photo session ahead of the meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2023. Japan backs fossil fuels in Southeast Asian "zero emission" initiative

Japan backs fossil fuels in Southeast Asian “zero emission” initiative

Japan’s Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) supported 56 projects using fossil fuel technologies in Southeast Asia — including LNG and carbon capture

Delay to EU deforestation law must not lead to dilution

Delay to EU deforestation law must not lead to dilution

The EU needs to stand firm against the countries and companies hellbent on weakening its pioneering regulation to stop commodities harming forests

Civil servants warn fossil fuel exploration could harm New Zealand's climate reputation

Civil servants warn fossil fuel exploration could harm New Zealand’s climate reputation

Advice to politicians says revoking a ban on oil and gas drilling could damage relations with Pacific neighbours and risk lawsuits

Guyana's carbon-credit deal to protect forests undermines forest protectors 

Guyana’s carbon-credit deal to protect forests undermines its forest protectors 

Guyana’s Indigenous communities are under siege from all sides – including an opaque carbon-offsetting scheme agreed by the government on our lands

Greenpeace Africa in disarray as restructuring meets resistance

The environmental NGO’s campaigners and bosses have fought over job losses, a shift towards richer nations and LGBT+ policy

Aerial view of a rainforest in the Colombian Pacific region, nestled within the heart of the Chocó Biogeographic Region, one of the world's most enigmatic biodiversity hotspots. Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan

Colombia adds nature to the mix with its $40-billion energy transition plan

The investment plan mirrors the model of Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) – and includes $8.5 billion to conserve and restore nature

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Nitesh Patel, a small business owner, shows an Indian-made solar panel in his warehouse in Bhuj, Gujarat (Photo credit: Mitul Kajaria)

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New global climate commitments critical – but strong national laws must follow

International emissions-cutting targets need to be translated into national laws to guarantee delivery and protect the rights of future generations

Global push to triple renewables requires responsible mining of minerals

As leaders at the UN debate how to meet renewable energy goals, they must also ensure supply chains are sustainable

Is Brazil's Lula a climate leader?

Is Brazil’s Lula a climate leader?

The Brazilian president has run up against similar challenges to his US counterpart Joe Biden – and it’s bad news for the planet 

The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas

The global pipeline of coal projects shrank dramatically in recent years – but now coal is making a comeback in Asia, threatening climate goals

Stronger climate targets are most likely to convince Beijing 

How to convince Beijing of the case for stronger climate targets

An ambitious NDC would boost China’s economy, win it recognition as a responsible global power – and keep its people safer from climate disasters

Relegating Africa to the world's green mine is costing us

Relegating Africa to the world’s green mine is costing us

We have the resources, talent and need to develop supply chains for the energy transition that bring sustainable economic benefits for Africans

Delaying the EU's anti-deforestation law is not an option 

Delaying the EU’s anti-deforestation law is not an option 

The EU’s new deforestation law was seen as a breakthrough in the global battle against forest loss, but it’s provoking fractious debate among governments and producers

Pacific Islanders, need climate action - not greenwashing - from Azerbaijan

As Pacific Islanders, we need climate action – not greenwashing – from Azerbaijan

As host of the COP29 summit, Baku must stop fossil fuel expansion, cut its emissions further, and work to deliver an ambitious climate finance goal

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