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.
Why Russia should ally with China and India on carbon rules
ANALYSIS: As the world’s second biggest exporter of emissions, Russia should lobby for consumers to take responsibility, say economists
Washington state carbon market plan to raise $1bn a year
NEWS: Governor Jay Inslee hopes to launch emissions trading system in 2016, says it is “the smart thing to do”
Tropical deforestation could cause 0.7C temperature rise
NEWS: Rainforests are the “sweat glands” of the world and losses could wreak havoc with farming, researchers warn
From Kalimantan to Lima: Where do women stand in climate?
ANALYSIS: Female representation in UN climate talks is increasing; on the ground, women are still marginalised
Beijing reveals bottom-up approach to national carbon market
NEWS: Chinese central government will set regional caps on emissions and leave distribution of permits to provincial authorities
Beaver resurgence ups climate warming methane emissions
NEWS: Since the decline of fur trapping, beaver populations have exploded, increasing methane generation from dammed ponds
Greenpeace promises to make amends for Nazca Lines stunt
NEWS: The Peruvian government is seeking to extradite activists who damaged world heritage site, on charges that carry 6-year jail sentence
Lima endgame: Old divisions surface as climate talks drag on
NEWS: Agreement in Peru remains elusive as emerging economies hold ground in negotiations stand-off
Slow progress at Lima climate talks “costing lives” says Oxfam chief
INTERVIEW: Winnie Byanyima tells RTCC negotiators have detached human feelings from what is being discussed
IN PICTURES: Latin America’s biggest ever climate march
BLOG: As negotiators work towards a global climate deal at UN talks in Lima, an estimated 20,000 people demanded action
Al Gore gets poetic in call for Lima climate action
BLOG: Former US vice president and climate champion expresses optimism for a breakthrough in global efforts to tackle climate change
Chinese cities targeting emissions peak next year
NEWS: Low carbon urban development is key to meeting national 2030 peak emissions goal, China’s climate change minister said in Lima
Oil price slump a “golden opportunity” to price carbon – IEA
NEWS: Lead energy analyst says low fuel cost allows policymakers to slash fossil fuel subsidies without hurting consumers
Latin America must tackle inequality to cut emissions
COMMENT: As UN climate talks take place in Lima, inadequate housing and public transport are contributing to climate change
Taiwan calls for support to take part in climate talks
NEWS: As negotiators in Lima work towards a global climate deal, Taiwan is relegated to the fringes by mainland China
Shell makes climate pitch as UN targets zero carbon planet
NEWS: Oil giant tells hostile delegates at Lima talks it can be part of a solution to global warming
Oil companies at climate talks dismiss ‘carbon bubble’ fears
NEWS: As negotiators make slow progress on a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions, lobbyists insist fossil fuels have a future
Oil-rich Arab emirates duck climate finance obligations
NEWS: The United Arab Emirates needs its wealth to diversify away from fossil fuels, argues lead negotiator
Leisurely in Lima: COP20 climate talks show little urgency
NEWS: Five days into the last conference before Paris, the big questions for a global climate deal remain unanswered
Climate adaptation costs could hit $1trn a year by 2050 – UN
NEWS: The cost of protecting people from climate change impacts are likely to be 2-3 times previous estimates, finds UN report