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EU reinforces climate plans as Trump preps policy bonfire
The latest wodge of climate policy from Brussels won’t set the world alight, but maybe that’s ok
Tar sand pipelines batter Canada’s climate leader tag
Green groups say PM Justin Trudeau talks tough on international stage but is failing in his duty to cap domestic emissions from oil and gas with move to greenlight pipelines
Worst-recorded coral bleaching event to continue into 2017
World’s reefs in “uncharted territory”, say scientists, as bleaching set to hit reefs for an unprecedented third year in a row
Brand new Dutch coal plants are crashing in value
The grim financial state of power stations opened in 2015 offer a cautionary tale to investors in countries like Japan and Poland, says think-tank
EU cement giants net €5bn carbon market windfall
Sector is profiting from free pollution permits, says watchdog, calling on EU lawmakers to reform the flagship climate policy
EU to bet €2 billion on ‘disruptive’ clean technologies
Research funds aim to give power to the people under Brussels “winter package”, while market rules favour dirty old energy
Paris climate deal needs US, warns White House
Report by outgoing Obama administration hints at damage Donald Trump could do if he backs out of international efforts
Trudeau reveals playbook on tackling Trump climate denial
Canadian PM says he will “respectfully but firmly” argue that cuts to greenhouse gas emissions will boost jobs, growth and health
Beijing limits on car registration boost electric vehicles
Subsidies and regulations make EVs an appealing option, but the charging infrastructure needs to keep up with demand
As drought bites, Bolivia declares state of emergency
Bolivia has declared a state of emergency as climate impacts shrink glaciers and leave cities without water
Crib notes: EU to release latest raft of climate, energy legislation
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Human rights report quashed in push for Azerbaijan-EU gas pipeline
Concerns about political prisoners were suppressed as politicians approved the Southern Gas Corridor, an Italian TV documentary reveals
EU needs clean transport drive to meet climate goals: IDDRI
While the bloc is steadily decarbonising power generation, French think-tank advises stronger action is needed in other sectors
Six bright ideas lighting up Africa from the grassroots
It’s as much about the business model as the technology: here’s how innovators are making a big difference with small-scale solar
UK to keep carbon price steady through Brexit
Polluters will continue to pay a minimum carbon price of £18 a tonne to 2020, says chancellor in Autumn Statement
Trump’s uncle and some emails vs all of climate science
The US president-elect tells the New York Times he has “an open mind” on climate change, then trots out sceptic talking points
China prepares for world’s biggest carbon market
As Donald Trump’s victory plunges US climate action into uncertainty, China is going ahead with an ambitious policy
Trump prioritises axing coal, oil and gas regulations
US president-elect says he will “cancel job-killing restrictions” on energy production, but keeps quiet on Paris Agreement
Melting Arctic: ‘It’s a very different Svalbard’
Wildly abnormal weather threatens Arctic bird species and the safety of Longyearbyen town, says polar scientist
Canada quits coal, government sets 2030 deadline
While US president-elect Donald Trump moots a coal stimulus, his northern neighbour says its electricity will soon be 90% emission-free