World
Is the real rich v poor climate battle about to start?
Two weeks of UN talks in Bonn underline scope and scale of challenge facing governments as they work out implications of 2015 Paris deal
Brexit will leave US, China running global climate policy
At present the EU is collectively at a similar level to the other two global super powers, the US and China. A UK exit would alter the balance of power for good.
G7 leaders set 2025 deadline to scrap fossil fuel subsidies
Green groups claim promise is historic, but definition of subsidies remains vague in statement that also covers aviation, HFCs and urges early support for Paris Agreement
Sweden and Germany must keep Vattenfall’s coal in the ground
State-owned utility cannot walk away from its toxic legacy, warn environmental lawyers ClientEarth
Top insurer urges US to stop subsidising climate-risk homes
National scheme encourages irresponsible housebuilding on regions exposed to flooding and storms, warns Lloyds
Sweden urged to block Vattenfall coal plant sale
Opposition lawmakers call on state-owned utility to shut down polluting coal assets in Germany, instead of selling them to Czech firm EPH
Hungary becomes first in EU to approve Paris climate deal
Budapest breaks with traditional eastern European Visegrad Group allies to speedily ratify Paris Agreement
Nauru president: UN must appoint a climate and security envoy
As leaders discuss complex problems at World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Baron Waqa calls for focus on global warming threats
Austria elects first green president in close race
Alexander Van der Bellen narrowly beat populist rightwinger Norbert Hofer on postal votes
US, China to publish fossil fuel subsidy peer reviews
Studies being presented at the G20 could kick-start efforts to remove price supports for oil and coal, write Liu Shuang and Hu Min
G7 host Japan mocks UN climate deal with coal binge, say greens
Report hails US plans to close 100GW of coal power, contrasting it with Tokyo’s policy to support polluting fossil fuel domestically and abroad
Saskatchewan denies climate science as wildfires lick its border
Canadian provincial government hits out at ‘misguided dogma’ as Fort McMurray blaze polarises oil pipeline debate
Why the Marshall Islands’ fleet exposes climate policy risks
The world’s governments have committed to moving away from fossil fuels, but rupturing the oil, gas and coal industry will affect the lives of millions
Canada’s most populous province passes climate change law
Carbon trading and a green investment fund underpin Ontario plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80% from 1990 levels by 2050
Trump threat falls on deaf ears at UN climate talks
Diplomats seem unruffled from attack on global climate talks as Republican claims US got a bad deal in French capital
Unions threaten riots, strikes as Nigeria ditches oil subsidy
Government says subsidy cut is vital to rebalance budget, but opposition brand decision “evil” and a “rigmarole”
Donald Trump: I would renegotiate Paris climate deal
Climate sceptic candidate threatens to kneecap global climate pact if he wins US election later this year
Small islands lead charge on Paris Agreement approval
Concerted drive to ratify Paris deal could be last chance for vulnerable nations to ensure warming is kept at safe levels
Obama climate plan delayed, Trump slams carbon tax rumour
Court delays Clean Power Plan hearing till September as Trump advisor promises to sink landmark legislation mandating carbon cuts
Why universities, not consultants, should benefit from climate funds
Millions set aside to help developing countries cope with the onset of extreme weather are being poorly used, argues veteran Bangladeshi scientist