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EU carbon price finally puts pressure on coal
Analysts predict EU carbon price, which has tripled in a year, will continue to rise into next decade, driving a fuel switch from coal to gas in power generation
Australia: Conservative MPs gut emissions legislation, citing Trump
Leadership contest possible as prime minister Malcolm Turnbull withdraws centrepiece energy policy after failing to gain the support of his party
South Australia to hit 100% renewable power by 2025 – market operator
Contrary to federal government modelling, as old gas turbines switch off in the next decade, renewable electricity share will soar
China solar industry struggles through sudden subsidy cuts
After years of breakneck growth, solar panel manufacturers are tightening their belts as the government slashes support
Brazil: Bolsonaro threatens to quit Paris climate deal
De facto presidential frontrunner says he would follow Donald Trump out of the international pact, drawing criticism from the UN’s environment chief
Why are German coal workers so powerful, when there are so few?
With Germany slipping from its position as a climate leader, an industry with just 20,000 jobs is dictating policy to the federal government
The US’ hidden methane problem
Unregulated, unnoticed coal mines across the US are leaking a potent greenhouse gas with the same greenhouse effect as 13 million cars
China restarts coal plant construction after two-year freeze
Satellite pictures show building work progressing as power demand picks up, but experts say there is still excess coal capacity
Oil pipeline inspection industry ‘going wrong’ as surveys fail to prevent spills
Three separate companies inspected the San Pablo Bay pipeline for faults during a series of spills that dumped 900 barrels of crude onto farmland in California
The excuses are wearing thin: Eastern Europe must tackle its climate impact
The Czech Republic overtook Germany in emissions per person three years ago; it is time to stop pleading poverty and start cleaning up the region’s pollution
New Chinese-led development banks missing the point on climate
Both less than five years old, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and Brics Bank are failing to back sustainable development models
UN issues warning of climate instability across Arab region
Development agency says dry countries face ‘famine and food insecurity, loss of livelihoods and life, and the displacement of millions’
Imran Khan says Pakistan will plant 10 billion trees
The former cricketer and newly elected prime minister is set to promote tree-planting and green jobs, although coal use will continue to expand
How the UK media changed its tune on climate change
After a month-long heatwave, British journalists are making the connection with global warming more confidently and clearly than in years past
EU relaxes climate stance in trade sop to Trump
Tough words on the Paris Agreement took a back seat as Jean-Claude Juncker sought protection for Europe’s car industry
#MeToo reaches China’s NGOs
After being outed on social media, a prominent environment activist admitted harassment of multiple women with whom he worked, blaming alcohol
Australia energy plan may breach Paris climate commitments
Government says it will lock in electricity emissions targets until 2024, undermining an international commitment to revisit its Paris target in 2023
Ecosystems across Australia are collapsing under climate change
The Great Barrier Reef has become a notorious victim of climate change. But it is not the only Australian ecosystem on the brink of collapse
German 2030 climate target ‘very, very challenging’ to reach, says Merkel
Planned climate protection law means 2030 target would ‘ideally’ be met, chancellor says, and flags closure of coal plants
As the UK swelters, government plan for extreme heat is criticised
The UK’s new five year plan to adapt to climate change lacks proper action to deal with the rising threat of extreme heat, according to its own advisers