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US seeking further block on compensation for climate damage
US proposal would also allow country to remain eligible to sit on governing committee of ‘loss and damage’ talks after it leaves Paris deal
The legacy of Xie Zhenhua, minister who transformed China’s climate policy
The retired minister oversaw a shift from defending China’s ‘right to emit’ to become a key creator of the Paris Agreement
Denmark adopts climate law to cut emissions 70% by 2030
New law binds Denmark to international climate process, including climate finance to developing countries
Chile delays emissions goal boost at its own UN climate talks
The presidency of Cop25 had planned to mark the conference by taking a leading role in raising ambition, but that announcement is now expected in 2020
One of the world’s biggest emitters is trying to fly under the radar at Cop25
Australia is the third biggest fossil fuel exporter, has high emissions and plans to use a loophole to meet its pledges. Don’t let them stay in the background
The UK must steer the Paris Agreement out of its ‘perilous decade’
Demands for action are outstripping political will. The diplomatic task of bridging the expectations gap falls to the hosts of next year’s climate talks
In depth: The EU’s plan to become the first climate-neutral continent
CHN’s media partner EURACTIV takes a look at the ‘king of policies’ that will define Europe’s future, just as the EU finally looks ready to adopt it
Leak reveals Brussels’ draft plan for European green deal
The document shows plans for a law enshrining the 2050 climate neutrality objective to be submitted by March 2020
New goal for Cop25 – Climate Weekly
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UK leaders debate climate, with Boris Johnson replaced by ice sculpture
Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
Angela Merkel criticises EIB decision to ban gas lending
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank’s progress on climate action
European Union climate investment lags behind US and China
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make “a tremendous effort” to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
Countries’ fossil fuel production plans inconsistent with Paris Agreement
A UN Environment report warns production of oil, gas and coal to 2030 is on track for warming way beyond 1.5C goal
EU 2020 budget boosts climate action spending
Parliament and members states have agreed to allocate 21% of next year’s budget to measures to address climate change
European Investment Bank ends lending to fossil fuel projects
EU finance ministers agreed to phase out EIB lending to unabated oil and gas projects, overcoming opposition from some member states in marathon board meeting
Stakeholders push for progress on France’s climate adaptation plans
Politicians, citizens and experts meet to discuss how and why France must invest more heavily in climate adaptation after report warns of major national impacts
Economic opportunity should see US get on board with shipping clean-up
Shipping is finally playing catch-up on air pollution standards, but the US is slow-balling attempts to agree cleaner targets
EU plots climate deal with China
European leaders hope to strike a bargain with Beijing next September. What the EU can offer China to bring down its emissions is unclear
With UN climate talks looming, Spanish election continues political uncertainty
The Socialists won most seats, but were weakened by rise of far right and conservative vote. Madrid climate talks unlikely to be affected
London police ban on Extinction Rebellion was unlawful, court finds
Lawyers for the protest group say those arrested illegally could claim thousands in compensation