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Gas is not the answer to shipping’s climate impact, study warns
The EU is investing heavily in LNG as a cleaner fuel for shipping, but it will not go far enough to cut emissions by 2050, according to consultancy UMAS
Graphics of Marshall Islands sea level rise ‘brought EU ministers to tears’
Striking sea level rise images have sent shockwaves through the Marshallese community and touched European ministers, says minister David Paul
In Nepal, turning waste into wealth
Sponsored content: Nepal builds biogas capacity as it transitions to a lower-carbon economy
Why is the world’s newest development bank investing in coal despite its green promise?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is backing a coal-fired cement works in Myanmar through an intermediary, in a worrying sign for its climate credentials
EU decides on non-binding 2030 energy efficiency target
Deal between lawmakers and ministers will cut energy waste 32.5% and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports, but didn’t go far enough for green groups
Merkel: Auto and coal workers need to know what their next jobs are
At a meeting of climate ministers in Berlin, the German chancellor stressed the importance of re-training to help people take part in a greener economy
EU climate efforts not living up to Paris promises, says NGO
Report ranking national efforts finds many European nations are working against efforts to increase ambition to act on climate change
Climate issues on wheels: Sustainable transport in Europe
Sponsored content: Transport represents a quarter of Europe’s GHG emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities
Pakistani senator calls for climate cooperation with India amid water crisis
As drought bites, senate opposition leader Sherry Rehman says climate action is a security priority for South Asia
I’m Tory he’s Labour, the UK climate act shows what happens if we work together
When politicians from opposing sides look for solutions, on the basis of evidence and in the common interest, remarkable things can be achieved
EU sets 32% renewable energy target by 2030 in late-night deal
After lengthy negotiations, lawmakers and member states agreed on a renewable energy law, including support for electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels
The EU needs to update its climate ambition – here’s how
The bloc needs to have a political debate on raising climate targets, develop green financial policies and listen to progressive member states
Fifa accused of greenwashing in World Cup carbon offset scheme
Football fans travelling to Russia are being encouraged to offset their emissions through a UN scheme that critics describe as fundamentally flawed
Activists plan worldwide climate demo to spur on the clean energy transition
Organisers expect tens of thousands to participate in Rise for Climate on 8 September, showing support for action ahead of a key summit in California
Climate Home News is offering two African reporting fellowships
We are looking for two African journalists to report deeply on the effects of climate change and climate science on the continent’s development
New Zealand zero carbon law may exempt its highest emitting sector
Jacinda Ardern promised radical carbon cuts, but one option under consultation allows the main greenhouse gases from farming to keep rising
Court cases will expose Big Oil’s hypocrisy on climate change
In court, oil majors say climate action is a matter for governments; outside it, they lobby against climate policies. They can’t have it both ways
Green economy now worth as much as fossil fuel sector
FTSE Russell reports 6% of global equity market, roughly $4 trillion, comes from clean energy and environmental service sector
G7 fossil fuel subsidies worth $100bn a year to industry, study finds
UK accused of masking subsidies to fossil fuels, ahead of meeting of G7 countries, which have agreed to end taxpayer support by 2025
US Republican mayors pursuing climate policies undercover
Study shows that while Republican mayors are unwilling to join climate coalitions, they and their voters favour action on emissions