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.
China climate policy hits oil demand growth forecast
NEWS: The International Energy Agency predicts a slowdown in oil consumption as emerging economies start to green their growth
US eyes climate cooperation with Iran at security summit
NEWS: Amid talks on Ukraine crisis and Iran’s nuclear programme, John Kerry makes common cause with Tehran on climate change
Climate change will not make storms more frequent – study
NEWS: Research suggests that climate change won’t lead to more storms − but the bad ones could be even more devastating
Angela Merkel: The green realist who could make or break a climate deal
ANALYSIS: Germany’s long-serving leader understands the threat posed by global warming, but her silence on the subject is deafening
BP embraces climate change risk resolution
NEWS: Oil major supports “non confrontational” call from shareholders to disclose analysis of climate risk
India resists international scrutiny as it shapes climate plan
NEWS: India is already moving on clean energy, says minister, but does not want outsiders reviewing its climate plans
Business leaders call for net zero emissions by 2050
NEWS: Sir Richard Branson, Mo Ibrahim and Ariana Huffington are among twelve “B Team” business chiefs urging steep climate targets
BP silent on climate as low oil prices hit profits
NEWS: BP slashes spending but declines to follow Shell’s example in backing a shareholder campaign on climate risk disclosure
One fifth of proposed EU fund investment high carbon, high risk
NEWS: Money for coal, roads and airports will hurt climate goals warn analysts at UK environmental consultancy E3G
Labor swing in Queensland puts brakes on Australia’s coal surge
NEWS: Vast coal mines planned for the Galilee Basin must stand on their own merits as incoming Labor government set to scrap subsidies
Sport issued with climate warning at Australian Open
NEWS: Rising temperatures threaten future of Australian sport, say researchers amid tennis tournament
US Senate approves Keystone XL pipeline bill
NEWS: Senators voted 62-36 in favour of the controversial pipeline, sending it to president Barack Obama’s desk for a likely veto
Shell backs climate change resolution filed by shareholder activists
NEWS: In a “huge victory” for campaigners, Shell supports call for deeper analysis into the climate risk for its business
Shell plans to drill for Arctic oil this summer
NEWS: Oil major confirms controversial plans to exploit Arctic reserves, subject to permits and resolving legal issues
Study flags carbon concern from melting glaciers
NEWS: Glaciers melting as a result of climate change release soot into the seas, scientists find, with unknown consequences for marine life
Bioenergy “incompatible” with sustainable food production – study
NEWS: Princeton scientists urge governments to scrap bioenergy subsidies, citing climate impact and clash with food crops
China and India adopt UK tool to map green futures
NEWS: UK-led modelling tools are helping governments around the world develop contributions to a global climate deal
Climate sceptic minister threatens Brazil’s green credentials
ANALYSIS: Scientists question president Dilma Rousseff’s commitment to climate leadership over appointment of Aldo Rebelo to science job
Global calculator: 7 emissions pathways for the world
ANALYSIS: A new tool backed by the UK government allows anyone to test the impact of lifestyle, fuel and land use choices on the climate
US-India deal boosts nuclear and solar but is quiet on coal
ANALYSIS: US president Barack Obama’s visit to India yielded some technical progress on clean energy, but little on climate change