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Joe Lo

Joe Lo is a reporter for Climate Home News. He has previously specialised in container shipping, UK politics and investigative stories about Scotland. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle.
Climate 'course correction' on the Cop28 negotiating table

UN puts climate ‘course correction’ on Cop28 negotiating table

In response to a global stocktake report, ministers will debate collective goals such as phasing out fossil fuels by 2040

EU climate nominee proposes global tax on polluting jet fuel

EU’s nominated climate lead wants a global tax on jet fuel

Wopke Hoekstra argues a tax on jet fuel could raise revenue for a planned loss and damage fund, but experts warn that won’t be easy

Five climate announcements from UNGA & Climate Week NYC

Five climate announcements from UNGA & Climate Week NYC

In a relatively low powered year for climate leadership, a handful of government, climate finance and corporate initiatives are worth noting

China opposes 'not realistic' global fossil fuel phase-out

China opposes ‘not realistic’ global fossil fuel phase-out

From Beijing, climate envoy Xie Zhenhua stood firm against stronger rhetoric against coal, oil and gas deployed at UN headquarters

An agriculture worker in Nicaragua's Caribbean region, where a GCF project is under a complaint. Funding Stagnation Puts Green Climate Fund Ambition at Risk

Green Climate Fund may have to curb ambition as funding stagnates

The UN’s flagship global climate fund looks likely to have to rein in its ambition, after France announced just a 4% boost in its contribution.

US, China, UK left off UN Climate Action Summit guestlist

‘First movers’ only: US, China, UK left off UN climate guestlist

Only five of the G20 major economies made the cut for Antonio Guterres’ Climate Ambition Summit in New York, despite pressure from big powers

$100 billion promise: No confirmation until at least 2025

Rich countries ‘confident’ $100bn climate finance delivered in 2023

Data won’t be confirmed until 2025 and developing countries say the rich world must make up for earlier shortfalls from the target

Draft UN plastics treaty threatens Big Oil's plan B

Draft UN plastics treaty threatens Big Oil’s plan B

Countries are considering a global target to curb plastic production, not just focus on recycling as the industry wants

What are green debt swaps?

Green debt swaps, explained

Debt-for-nature and debt-for-climate swaps are becoming more common, with Ecuador’s recent $1.6bn deal the biggest yet. How do they work?

US denies rigging loss and damage fund's board

US denies rigging loss and damage fund’s board in rich nations’ favour

The US wants extra seats for major donors to the fund on top of developed country representation, sparking accusations of “double counting”

EU nominates Wopke Hoekstra as top climate diplomat

EU nominates Wopke Hoekstra as top climate diplomat

The Dutch foreign minister once worked for oil company Shell and will face tough questions over his climate record in the European Parliament

Developing countries call for $100 billion loss and damage target

Developing countries call for $100 billion loss and damage target

The 2030 target is one of several contentious proposals at negotiations in the Dominican Republic this week over a new loss and damage fund

US aims to limit loss and damage fund

US aims to limit loss and damage fund

The US, which long opposed a fund, wants it to focus on a narrow set of disasters in a small number of countries

EU puts Maroš Šefčovič in charge of climate policy

EU puts Maroš Šefčovič in charge of climate policy

The Slovakian will replace Frans Timmermans as the EU’s lead on climate, at home and abroad

Money row delays green plan - Climate Weekly

Money row delays green plan – Climate Weekly

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US Backs Oil Firm's Carbon Dioxide Removal Plan, Sparks Debate

US sparks controversy by backing oil company’s carbon-sucking plans

The CEO of Occidental Petroleum has said that direct air capture is a way of prolonging the life of the oil industry

Mainstream economists accused of playing down climate threat

Mainstream economists accused of playing down climate threat

Economic models have ignored tipping points, rainfall changes and indoor work, leading them to under-estimate climate change’s economic damage

Ghana's gas curse - Climate Weekly

Ghana’s gas curse – Climate Weekly

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Court says renewable firms can seize Spain's property after subsidy cuts

Court says renewable firms can seize Spain’s property after subsidy cuts

The Energy Charter Treaty, which Spain is trying to leave, protects investments in fossil fuels and in renewables

UK government bets on 'pragmatic' climate inaction ahead of election

UK government bets on ‘pragmatic’ climate inaction ahead of election

The government is cutting climate finance, backing oil production and opposing air pollution measures in an attempt to win next year’s election

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