Megan Darby
Megan Darby is the editor of Climate Home News. She previously wrote about UK energy and water industries for leading sector publication Utility Week. She holds a Mathematics degree from Newcastle University.
Bloomberg plugs US funding gap for UN climate body
The billionaire philanthropist has contributed $5.5 million to cover international climate negotiation costs and related initiatives in the private sector
Climate Weekly: Activists hold London landmarks
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Extinction Rebellion proposal inspired by Irish climate, abortion breakthroughs
The protest group wants a citizens’ assembly in the UK, following an Irish model that led to new political settlements on previously divisive issues
‘Risk to economic stability’: 23 finance ministers pledge climate action
Coalition of developed and developing nations commit to aligning tax and spending with Paris Agreement goals, while some struggle with social implications
Climate Weekly: Eyes on new World Bank chief
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Chile reveals venue, climate champion for Cop25 summit
The UN climate negotiations in December will be held in purpose-built structures at Cerrillos Bicentennial Park, Santiago, the presidency revealed on Thursday
EU, China agree to work together on clean energy
After a Brussels summit dominated by trade tensions, the two major powers presented a united front on climate change and clean energy
Climate Weekly: EU-China climate progress stalls
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Climate movement needs bullying and harassment referee, says Tubiana
The head of the European Climate Foundation said the failure to respond to previous cases that led to harm was ‘heartbreaking’
Saudi Aramco says climate lawsuits ‘could result in substantial costs’
The world’s largest oil producer made more money than Apple and Alphabet combined last year, but the company sees litigation and clean tech as threats
Climate Weekly: Soul-searching after NGO revelations
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NGO ignored warnings about bullying boss, before and after tragedy
In a movement for a fairer, safer world, young women were told their story was not as important as the cause they believed in
‘Fake news’: UN aviation body blocks online climate critics
The International Civil Aviation Organization is dismissing factual critiques and blocking accounts that raise concerns about the climate change impact of flying
UN climate body bids for 26% core budget increase
Despite pressure from the likes of US and Brazil to rein in costs, the UN is seeking extra government funding to put the Paris Agreement into practice
China’s Xi backs climate-friendly finance on Europe tour
Xi made common cause with Emmanuel Macron on climate change, amid multi-billion dollar business deals on a 6-day visit to Europe
Germany ready to join global coal phase-out alliance: environment minister
Now its coal commission has recommended a 2038 exit date, Germany can join a global alliance to end coal burning, Svenja Schulze tells Taz newspaper
Chile warns of 3-hour commutes, split venue at December climate talks
This year’s UN summit comes at a “highly congested” period in Santiago, the hosts say, but a plea to move it to January was overruled
Norway calls for $1 trillion fund to sell some oil and gas stocks
The government proposes to divest a reported $7.5 billion worth of shares in oil production, without banning mixed oil majors like Shell and Exxon Mobil
Next UN climate summit scheduled for December in Chile
Cop25 will take place 2-13 December 2019 in Santiago, the Chilean capital, UN officials announced
UN aviation body agrees to close carbon emissions loophole
Rules to avoid double-counting of emissions cuts are a step forward, say campaigners, but more assurances are needed to meet the sector’s climate promises