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EU set to tighten rules on palm oil for biofuels
Indonesia and Malaysia say the EU measure will unfairly disadvantage their crops, while environmentalists worry it won’t be tough enough on deforestation
Climate Weekly: Shareholders ratchet pressure on big oil
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BP backs shareholder call to align its strategy with Paris climate goals
The oil and gas major will have to set out how its strategy and investments fit with targets to limit global temperature rise, under new resolution
Chile names first woman in eight years to lead UN climate summit
Environment minister Carolina Schmidt named president-designate for the UN’s 25th climate talks in Santiago
No deal Brexit to leave UK without green watchdog for two years – report
Changes to UK environment oversight and the Irish power market will not be set by 29 March, the Institute for Government said, and a crash out will leave no time to do so
‘End of the road’ for UK citizens’ climate case rejected by appeal court
The case, brought by 11 members of the public and the NGO Plan B argued the UK’s 2050 climate target was not in line with the Paris Agreement
WTO chief is in denial over climate impact of trade
Roberto Azevêdo says he hasn’t ‘seen one, single credible study’ showing environmental impact of trade. He could start with the WTO’s own work
Germany can end coal power much earlier than 2038
The market can deliver much faster end to coal power than proposed last week, but it needs a confident signal from the German government
World’s three biggest rainforests face year of precarious politics
Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia all face a year of political flux placing their vast rainforests in peril
Germany to quit coal by 2038, under commission proposal
After late-night talks, a dedicated commission has agreed a timetable to phase out coal burning in Europe’s largest economy
UN security council members mount new push to address climate threat
UK, France lead push to set up UN “clearing house” to identify climate-stressed regions at risk of collapsing into conflict
Climate Weekly: Decision time for German coal
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Stop asking climate scientists how we feel
A recent focus on scientists’ emotional responses to global warming is misplaced; the important question is how society will manage climate risk
Last minute talks to set end date for German coal power
A leaked draft report from Germany’s coal commission leaves coal exit timetable open as talks head into final days
Green New Deal should not be feared, says Spanish prime minister
Pedro Sanchez told business leaders in Davos that neoliberalism was at an end and his country was ready to lead a progressive global ecological transition
Coal phase-out will increase German need for gas, says Merkel
Under pressure to block a gas pipeline from Russia and end coal power, the chancellor tied their fates together
Bolsonaro’s Davos speech promised anguish in indigenous lands
Presenting an acceptable Brazil to global investors, the president failed to mention measures he has taken that are already fuelling violence in indigenous lands
Brazil’s natural resources open for business, says Bolsonaro
In first overseas speech, president says he will strike balance between environment and “much-needed economic development”
Electric cars will not stop rising oil demand, says energy agency chief
Trucks, petrochemicals and air travel driving global oil use, Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency says
Davos elite looks to ‘Globalisation 4.0’ to stem climate change
Business leaders say the next wave of globalisation must create social benefits as well as provide technical solutions to climate change