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.
Are carbon market-financed cookstoves really “clean”?
The first cookstove project in India approved for carbon credits by the Clean Development Mechanism failed to deliver, study shows
US Republican ex-environment chiefs endorse Hillary Clinton
Former heads of the US Environmental Protection Agency warn Donald Trump would set back climate cooperation for decades
Why social inclusion matters for green growth
From wetland protection in South Africa to scrapping fossil fuel subsidies in Indonesia, the best climate policies are pro-poor
UN security council dampens Figueres hopes for top job
Former climate chief gets eight “discourage” votes and five “encourage” in the latest secret ballot
Rio Olympics: five missed opportunities in the green opening ceremony
Indigenous people, clean energy and climate finance were absent from a parade of environmentalist clichés, writes India Bourke
Crib notes: Rio Olympics puts climate change front and centre
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Paris climate deal on cusp of entering into force this year
Momentum is building to kick start the UN pact in 2016, before Donald Trump can get his hands on the US presidency
Weekly wrap: Climate-stressed Rio gears up for Olympics
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Landslides, zika and beach loss: Rio de Janeiro prepares for climate change
As the Brazilian city hosts half a million tourists and 10,000 athletes for the Olympic games, CDP submission shows multiple global warming threats
Amazon megadam denied licence over environmental, indigenous concerns
The 8GW Sao Luiz do Tapajos hydropower project is expected to get the thumbs down from Brazilian regulators, in move cautiously welcomed by activists
Cities rush to join climate drive after Paris Agreement
Non-profit CDP reports 533 cities are sharing their climate plans, an increase of 70% since 2015
Rio Olympics: don’t break 1.5C record, say athletes
Campaign launches to promote clean energy and sustainable lifestyles, with stars backing #sport4climate
Europe needs a greener investment plan for its energy union
Gas and motorway projects offer poor value for money and could be stranded as climate regulations kick in, say E3G researchers
Five markers of climate change in 2015’s weather
Record heat, drought and continued glacier retreat show global warming fingerprint in 2015 state of the climate report
The artificial leaves that turn CO2 and sunshine into fuel
Scientists have found a way to turn carbon dioxide into usable energy, which could help tackle climate change
EU invests €62 million in wind and solar projects
Climate analysts welcome renewables funding, but warn European Commission still supports low value, polluting projects
Weekly wrap: Democrats, Philippines target ExxonMobil
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Renewables overtake coal in UK power generation
Biomass, wind and other clean sources produced a quarter of UK electricity last year, government figures show, as plant closures reduced coal’s share to 22%
Controlling vines gives dramatic boost to Tanzania’s forests
Cutting back lianas allows trees to flourish, study finds, with lessons for forest management across tropical Africa, South America and Asia
US Democrats endorse WW2-scale mobilisation on climate challenge
If elected president, Hillary Clinton will convene a climate summit in the first 100 days, according to platform endorsed at Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia