USA
‘The world is getting tired of this’: Supreme Court deals blow to US climate credibility
The international climate community sees a ruling to curtail the EPA’s powers as further weakening Biden’s ability to deliver on his climate goals
US solar installers ‘breathe sigh of relief’ as Biden eases protectionism
Joe Biden has suspended import tariffs on solar panels produced in four southeast Asian nations for two years to reboot stalled solar installations
After US fails to pay its debt, UN’s flagship climate fund warns of austerity
Without more money coming in, the Green Climate Fund’s head warned that the pipeline of carbon-cutting projects in developing countries would have to be cut
UK, US still need to deliver on climate – Climate Weekly
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US plans to end fossil fuel finance overseas, threatens billions in support for oil and gas
Joe Biden has pledged to work to end public funding of ‘carbon-intensive’ fossil fuel projects – a wording campaigners fear leaves the door open to methane gas
China host of major nature talks fails to step up at UN biodiversity summit
Campaigners had hoped President Xi would surprise the world again this week with tough measures to reverse biodiversity loss. They were left disappointed
On climate change, Obama don’t need no ‘anger translator’
BLOG: POTUS gets irate in skit on US inaction on climate change as he ribs critics at annual Correspondent’s Dinner at White House
Hillary Clinton: US can be clean energy superpower
NEWS: The former secretary of state says there is a “false choice” between environmental protection and economic growth
Obama promotes Africa energy links at White House summit
NEWS: US president Barack Obama champions electricity for Africa and insists business leaders accept climate change
Green groups protest transatlantic trade deal
NEWS: Green activists are protesting a trans-Atlantic trade deal they say could harm the environment
Kerry hints at “common ground” between US and China on climate
NEWS: US Secretary of State says this week’s climate talks have been productive, but warns of further challenges
US and China set for latest climate change discussions
NEWS: Climate change is key focus at US-China economic dialogue in Beijing, as countries’ relationship comes under strain
Obama administration announces $4 billion US clean energy fund
NEWS: Loan guarantees aim to boost flagging renewables sectors, under pressure from cheaper fossil fuels
US turning red as summer temperatures soar
NEWS: New analysis by team at Climate Central illustrates how summer temperatures have been steadily rising since 1970
Lessons from Rhode Island: How to pass climate laws in the USA
COMMENT: East Coast state’s new climate change law shows legislators must deal with mitigation and adaptation together
Rhode Island signs off new climate change law
NEWS: East Coast state targets 80% greenhouse gas emissions cut below 1990 levels by 2050
North Carolina air pollution cuts ‘saved lives’
NEWS: Improving air quality linked with fewer deaths from lung disease and pneumonia say scientists
Obama climate plan will deliver only a quarter of pledged 2030 cuts
ANALYSIS: New US proposals likely to be tip of new carbon cuts as country seeks to meet international targets
US carbon cuts will leave world ‘safer and more stable’ says Obama
NEWS: Obama’s climate rules show international leadership, but environmentalists will push for tougher targets
What does the world think about new US carbon cuts?
NEWS: Reaction from ministers, UN officials and NGOs as White House unveils plan to cut CO2 pollution