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We need a Green New Deal for Europe
A European sustainability pact, massive investments and the EU’s full regulatory power will be needed to address the climate crisis, writes Michel Barnier
Have hope, humanity is finding ways to defeat climate change
In a new book, Ed Davey finds examples the world can follow to respond to the moral calls from activists Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg
One billion without power need new World Bank president to keep faith
As the bank welcomes its new boss, he must fulfil its mission to prevent climate change by bringing clean energy to those currently in the dark
Courts must curb greenhouse gas emissions to protect our liberty
In a court case in Oregon, we argue climate change is destroying our natural spaces and impinging on our constitutional right to freedom
After 25 years of failure, we should abandon the UNFCCC
Emissions are at record levels and the international treaty designed to rein them in cannot drive action, it is time for new ideas to be explored
The Green New Deal: Finally climate policy informed by science
The proposal from Democrats is the most comprehensive response yet to the scientists’ warnings, to implement it would be realism, not radicalism
Capitalism can deliver the transformation the climate school strike demands
A letter to 16-year-old Greta Thunberg: ‘I’m a good-old institutionalised man… my generation can’t speak to power the way yours can’
Lessons from talking climate with Albertan oil workers
In Canada’s most oil-rich province, workers are more open to “diversification” than “transition” away from the industry they are proud to serve
Alberta’s oil production cut shows the Keystone XL protest worked
Widely dismissed as a symbolic victory in 2015, the blocking of a major pipeline project has forced Canada’s oil patch to limit its output, vindicating activists
Stalemate in Poland revealed central tension of Paris Agreement
Centralised governance is a thing of the past; a new era of climate diplomacy must find ways to accommodate national difference
Another dam fails in Brazil – Bolsonaro must not respond by gutting protections
Environmental regulations are not arbitrary hurdles for enterprise, if this government erodes them how many more people will be buried beneath the mud?
In the High Atlas mountains, the future hinges on water
In the villages of the Amazigh people, community collectives provide voice and solidarity in the face of multiple climate threats
In Ireland, Brexit proofing must mean climate proofing
Brexit has led to delays in climate action just at the moment when bold plans could soften the impact of the UK divorce, writes MEP Lynn Boylan
Seven take-aways from the Green New Deal launch
Sweeping in scope, an agenda to transform the US into a green leader has been launched in Washington DC, here are the key points
WTO chief is in denial over climate impact of trade
Roberto Azevêdo says he hasn’t ‘seen one, single credible study’ showing environmental impact of trade. He could start with the WTO’s own work
Germany can end coal power much earlier than 2038
The market can deliver much faster end to coal power than proposed last week, but it needs a confident signal from the German government
Stop asking climate scientists how we feel
A recent focus on scientists’ emotional responses to global warming is misplaced; the important question is how society will manage climate risk
Bolsonaro’s Davos speech promised anguish in indigenous lands
Presenting an acceptable Brazil to global investors, the president failed to mention measures he has taken that are already fuelling violence in indigenous lands
Six big questions as Brazil’s new president heads to Davos
After months of rhetoric and speculation, what Jair Bolsonaro will actually deliver for Brazil’s people and the Amazon will hinge on these questions
The ‘laughing matter’ of Australia’s relationship with the Pacific
The Fijian PM used the Australian leader’s visit to call out his promotion of fossil fuels, showing Scott Morrison is on the wrong side in the Pacific as well as at home