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UK coal mine approval sparks global fury and hypocrisy claims

UK coal mine approval sparks global fury and hypocrisy claims

The decision to allow a new coking coal mine goes against official climate advice and the UK’s international rhetoric on fossil fuels

As Queen Elizabeth II dies, climate advocate King Charles III takes throne

As Queen Elizabeth II dies, climate advocate King Charles III takes throne

King Charles III has campaigned on environmental issues for more than 50 years and was an early advocate for climate action

UK puts climate denier in charge of energy policy

UK puts climate denier in charge of energy policy

The UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss has appointed Jacob Rees-Mogg as energy secretary, who has a record of dismissing climate science

We got fooled again: As big oil and gas cash in, Britons crippled by energy bills

We got fooled again: As big oil and gas cash in, Britons crippled by energy bills

Millions of Britons are paying an exorbitant price for successive governments’ short-termist decisions that prolonged our dependence on fossil fuel

In Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, UK's two PM contenders have poor climate records

In Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, UK’s two PM contenders have poor climate records

Liz Truss has links to secretively funded climate sceptic groups while Rishi Sunak opposed climate spending as finance minister

UK government touts 'guilt-free flying' on country's hottest day on record

UK government touts ‘guilt-free flying’ on country’s hottest day on record

The “jet zero” strategy relies on future technology breakthroughs and rejects options to curb demand

EU and UK will end investment protection for fossil fuels in 10 years

EU and UK will end investment protection for fossil fuels in 10 years

Under the reform, the EU will end protection for new fossil fuel infrastructure. But existing ones will remain protected for 10 years and some gas projects for even longer

UK floats 'climate compatibility' test for new oil and gas drilling

UK floats ‘climate compatibility’ test for new oil and gas drilling

The UK government says new oil and gas licensing can fit with its climate commitments. Campaigners, citing the International Energy Agency, disagree

UK sets out economy-wide strategy to meet 2050 net zero goal

UK sets out economy-wide strategy to meet 2050 net zero goal

Analysts welcomed the plan days before the UK hosts the Cop26 summit but warned more public investments were needed to give it credibility

UK pledges to make scaling up adaptation finance a priority at G7 summit

UK pledges to make scaling up adaptation finance a priority at G7 summit

At a ministerial meeting of donor and developing countries, the UK said it would aim to secure additional financial support for vulnerable nations by June

UK rules out public subsidy for East African oil pipeline

UK rules out public subsidy for East African oil pipeline

UK Export Finance will no longer back oil and gas projects overseas, shutting off a potential source of support for a major pipeline across Uganda and Tanzania

Five ways the UK is failing to walk the talk on a green recovery ahead of Cop26

Five ways the UK is failing to walk the talk on a green recovery ahead of Cop26

While vocal on raising climate ambition on the global stage, recent domestic policy announcements undermine the UK host’s leadership credentials

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

Plans for UK coal mine suspended after criticism of net zero commitment

The UK Committee on Climate Change says the use of coking coal should be curbed by 2035, but the application says the mine will not be closed until the end of 2049

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

UK net zero commitment questioned, as government allows new coal mine

The UK government has been accused of “rank hypocrisy” for letting a new coal mine go ahead while seeking to lead on climate as hosts of Cop26 summit

UK Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow airport third runway 

UK Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow airport third runway 

Heathrow still faces major obstacles to carry out its expansion plans, in light of the UK’s 2050 net zero target and uncertain future demand

'Looking for positivity': Parisversaire party to revive momentum on climate

‘Looking for positivity’: Parisversaire party to revive momentum on climate

After a year disrupted by coronavirus, national leaders are expected to announce climate commitments on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement

UK announces stronger 2030 emissions target, setting the bar for ambition summit

UK announces stronger 2030 emissions target, setting the bar for ambition summit

The UK will cut emissions 68% from 1990 to 2030, Boris Johnson announced, urging other leaders to bring new commitments to the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement

UK scrambles to decide first post-Brexit climate pledge to the Paris Agreement

UK scrambles to decide first post-Brexit climate pledge to the Paris Agreement

The Cop26 host is on a tight timeline to set a 2030 carbon-cutting target separate from the EU’s, ahead of an ambition summit on the fifth anniversary of Paris

UK aid budget cuts undermine trust ahead of Cop26 summit, experts warn

UK aid budget cuts undermine trust ahead of Cop26 summit, experts warn

As developing countries prepare to negotiate a scaling up of climate finance at next year’s Cop26, the UK host faces criticism for reneging on its aid commitment

Boris Johnson has further to go on climate to show true leadership

Boris Johnson has further to go on climate to show true leadership

The UK prime minister’s plan for a “green industrial revolution” sends a strong political signal, but more is needed for a credible decarbonisation strategy ahead of Cop26

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