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Maldives president defends Saudi atoll deal, but reveals no detail
Maldives “should be afforded the ability to expand our economy” says president in response to criticism of a US$10bn development deal with Saudi Arabia
Anti-fossil fuel activists stage Louvre oil slick
Group protesting against museum’s links to oil major Total create symbolic river of crude on steps in front of one of the museum’s main attractions
Saudis make Maldives land grab to secure oil routes to China
Proposed multi-billion dollar deal sparks protests in the tiny atoll nation, which has found itself at the centre of a great game over oil, power and religion
Weekly wrap: Will China turn its back on coal?
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Lessons from London’s 1952 fog could save millions today
Air pollution is one of the world’s biggest killers. Peter Thorsheim looks back at the resistance, disinformation and solutions that emerged from the London fog
Climate change made NSW’s hottest summer 50 times more likely
Researchers find strong climate signal behind the heatwaves and record average temperatures that beset Australia’s eastern states this summer
It’s 1 March, but spring got started weeks ago
As warmer days wake parts of nature from their winter slumber earlier and earlier, ancient cycles are being broken
Marshall Islands become first nation to ratify global HFC treaty
President hails Kigali deal as “good for our people, the planet, and the profits of those that follow in our footsteps”
China coal use fell again in 2016, solar capacity rose 82%
Massive investments in clean energy and economic shifts continue to dampen demand for coal in the world’s largest carbon emitter
World is well placed to stay under 2C – if we have carbon capture
“We are broadly in the right starting position to keep warming below 2C,” but most models require carbon capture to meet the Paris goal, researchers say
Climate fund, EPA likely to pay for huge Trump defence spend
As the US president announces a $54bn increase in defence spending, environmental agencies and UN climate funds face the axe
EU clashes with maritime industry over ship emissions
If the UN shipping body does not regulate climate pollution in international waters, EU lawmakers want to include the industry in the bloc’s carbon market
Weekly wrap: US to stay in the Paris Agreement?
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Exxon Mobil shareholders renew call for 2C climate analysis
New York State and the Church of England lead investors worth US$4trn in campaign for US oil major to disclose climate risks
Court forces Turkish coal plant to suspend operations
Three years after it came online, Izdemir power station has been stripped of its environmental licence, in a win for campaigners
Mozambique expands coal port lapped by rising seas
Dignitaries celebrate the expansion of Maputo port, but experts warn fossil fuelled climate change threatens development gains
The making of Sweden’s climate law – and that photo
How Sweden’s centre right and left parties united around a tough climate goal and spawned one of the strongest anti-Trump images of his short presidency
100+ species face extinction as warming hits Australia’s southern waters
Scientists tell senate committee that marine animals and plants at Australia’s southern-most point have “nowhere to go” and will disappear this century
Mogherini to Mattis in Munich: climate investments boost security
As US puts pressure on NATO members to increase defence spending, EU foreign affairs chief argues fighting climate change prevents instability
India subsidises electricity for the rich while millions lack access
While over 20% of India’s population has no access to electricity, the richest 40% of the population gets highly subsidised power