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Coal mine judgment shows Australia’s environment laws are flawed
The Australian Federal Court dismissed climate arguments against Adani’s massive Carmichael coal mine, which threatens the health of the Great Barrier Reef
Did the Black Lives Matter climate protest backfire?
Highlighting climate impacts of aviation and need for UK to act on climate change are laudable goals, but without a wider strategy what do they achieve?
Keohane on climate: what price equity and justice?
Are compromises that fall short of justice but improve human welfare acceptable in the context of tackling climate change?
G20 cut ‘n’ paste mocks urgency of fossil fuel subsidy cuts
Failure to agree end to oil, gas and coal subsidies in 2017 will lock yet another generation into a lifetime of dependency on centuries-old energy systems
US, India edge towards ‘biggest climate win’ in 2016
Despite its huge reliance on old cooling technologies, Delhi can leave a winner from October’s HFC negotiations, argue experts from US green group NRDC
Electric Avenue: UK energy mix faces seismic shift
The idea renewables are not competitive with fossil fuels and nuclear power has lost all basis in fact: it’s time to wake up to the energy revolution
Brian Cox’s sceptic takedown: a low point for climate journalism?
News programmes let us down by hosting irrelevant debates when we face so many urgent and interesting questions.
View from Manila: Duterte must deliver ambitious climate plan
Former head of Philippines climate commission calls on new president to accept climate science and slow coal power growth
Why the 1.5C climate limit matters in the Maldives
Political focus on tackling climate change has dropped since Paris talks, but need for urgent action remains writes Thoriq Ibrahim
Climate vulnerable coalition eyes deeper links
As the Philippines pass the CVF baton to Ethiopia, Saleemul Huq explains how the group plans to work together to tackle common climate challenges
China doesn’t need any more coal plants
China’s current coal power capacity can meet electricity demands up to 2030, two of Beijing’s top climate and energy experts tell China Dialogue
Cameroon, Iran, Ukraine: unlikely climate leaders
Pace of formal support for UN climate pact is accelerating, with India, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand also poised to back deal in 2016
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
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
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
Can Brazil green its energy without mega dams?
Human rights violations, drought risk and now corruption are undermining the case for hydropower. Environment minister José Sarney Filho is making the case for change
After Paris, how are governments tackling climate change?
Governments appear committed to delivering on their promises, but many will require more funding and assistance to deliver a fast and effective green transition
Habitat III: we need a new urban climate agenda
Current progress to make our cities a better place is held back by the lack of political will: but that shouldn’t be inevitable
Countries edge towards HFC-busting climate deal at UN talks
Funding and dates for phasing our gases used in fridges and air conditioning need to be finalised, but a deal that could take 0.5C off warming projections is now up for grabs
Philippines’ Duterte asked to reconsider UN climate deal threat
Manila should not turn its back on UN talks and clean energy opportunities, says policy advocate Francis Dela Cruz