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.
Green fund controversy, IPCC race and deep denial
WEEKLY WRAP: All you need to know from the last seven days of international climate change and energy politics
New Zealand CAN do more to cut emissions – here’s how
COMMENT: Government claims the country can do little more to green its electricity sector are not true, say leading academics
How to talk about uncertainty in climate science
COMMENT: As climate scientists meet in Paris this week, COIN has top tips for expressing the uncertain without pandering to sceptics
Outsider enters race to head UN climate science panel
NEWS: Energy economist Nebojsa Nakicenovic is the fifth candidate nominated to replace Rajendra Pachauri at the top of the IPCC
Ontario trumpets green growth potential at Americas summit
NEWS: States and provinces across the continent can lead on climate action, says premier, highlighting economic benefits
‘Climate deception dossiers’ expose oil industry lobbying
NEWS: Exxon considered climate change risks as early as 1981, email by ex-employee reveals, yet joined efforts to mislead the public
Climate denial conspiracy theories – contentious study republished
NEWS: In a long-running wrangle with sceptical bloggers, psychologist Stephan Lewandowsky has revived a previously retracted paper
Around the world in 5 climate change lawsuits
ANALYSIS: After a landmark ruling calls on the Netherlands to make deeper emissions cuts, where next for climate litigation?
China poised for a boom in green bonds
NEWS: Emerging economies are embracing new class of climate-friendly financial instruments, says Climate Bonds Initiative
Close the dangerous emissions gap in 10 steps – report
NEWS: Commission headed by former Mexico president Felipe Calderon flags opportunities for green growth
Shale gas export terminals don’t fit with climate action – research
NEWS: Investment in infrastructure to liquefy gas for the global market won’t pay off if warming is held to 2C, say analysts
Ten banks back zero net deforestation push
NEWS: Standard Chartered is the latest to promise forest-friendly finance under the Soft Commodities Compact
Why don’t Marshallese people leave their climate-threatened islands?
COMMENT: Land is more than a pile of rocks, says Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner; it has eyes to see people’s greed and punish them
China climate pledge ‘inadequate’ on efficiency – analysts
NEWS: Beijing’s clean energy drive and emissions peaking pledge risk being undermined by weak carbon intensity target, says Climate Action Tracker
Why South Australia is eyeing a renewable future
INTERVIEW: Jay Weatherill, state premier, tells RTCC how regions can out-green their national governments
Abbott told to cut Australia emissions 30% by 2025
NEWS: Climate Change Authority recommends out science-based carbon target as contribution to UN climate deal
Brazil targets landowners in Amazon reforestation plan
NEWS: Government is registering 5 million properties in a bid to reverse trend of forest clearance by beef and soy farmers
Brazil reveals renewable energy goal on US visit
NEWS: Emerging economy will aim for 28-33% renewable energy by 2030, President Rousseff said in joint statement with Obama
Green Climate Fund shortlists projects worth $500m
NEWS: UN-backed fund has identified “promising” ideas and aims to get first cash flowing to poor countries by December
UK climate credentials at risk, warns government advisor
NEWS: Most UK carbon-cutting policies expire within 5 years, notes report, and must be renewed to keep emissions cuts on track