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- The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s oily politics: not-so-slick green policies | Editorial Mon, 16 Aug 21, 2:15amHow can Britain can persuade other countries to ditch fossil fuels when it won’t do so itself?
- By pushing for more oil production, the US is killing its climate pledges | Adam Tooze Thu, 12 Aug 21, 11:00pmIf Joe Biden is serious about tackling the climate crisis he must use his country’s leverage to curb fossil fuels, not boost them
- The world could hit 1.5C warming in a decade. That’s terrible news for the Pacific | Mark Howden and Morgan Wairiu Tue, 10 Aug 21, 3:30amA new IPCC report makes clear what island nations have long warned. Their survival depends on urgent collective action
- ‘Reckless’: G20 states subsidised fossil fuels by $3tn since 2015, says report Tue, 20 Jul 21, 8:00pmSupport for coal, oil and gas remains high despite pledges to tackle climate crisis
- UN blasts world leaders for failing to seal £72bn-a-year deal on climate Sun, 20 Jun 21, 7:30pmFinancial aid ‘critical’ to help developing countries limit fossil fuels – and make Cop26 a success, says UN
- Last hope over climate crisis requires end to coal, says Alok Sharma Fri, 14 May 21, 3:00pmPresident-designate of Cop26 talks says tackling the fossil fuel is ‘a personal priority’
- UK banks’ support for coal industry has risen since 2015 Paris climate pact Tue, 4 May 21, 9:01amLenders including Barclays and HSBC provided services and loans worth £21.9bn in 2019
- Global alliance for phasing out coal not fit for purpose, says NGO Tue, 27 Apr 21, 6:53pmPowering Past Coal Alliance accused of failing to follow up on pledges as many countries expand use of coal
- Biden’s pledge to slash US emissions turns spotlight on China Sat, 24 Apr 21, 3:31amWorld leaders will be unable to halt climate breakdown without strong action from biggest emitter
- New Zealand emissions rise as government vows urgent action Tue, 13 Apr 21, 4:26pmLatest figures show increase of 2% in 2018-19 driven by energy sector and rise in methanol production
- Until recently, pressure on Australia to drop carryover credits had little impact. But times change | Richard Denniss Wed, 9 Dec 20, 11:53amAs Australia worries about the growing influence of China, we need the help of Europe and the US more than ever
- Almost half of thermal coal firms set to defy climate pledge – report Thu, 12 Nov 20, 7:01pmReport identifies 935 firms finance industry needs to blacklist to meet Paris goals
- Anthony Albanese on Q+A: Labor will go to next election with interim emissions targets 'or a pathway' Tue, 13 Oct 20, 6:46amParty leader confirms he will consider dumping Coalition’s third round of tax cuts
- World demand for coal falls despite growth in Asia Tue, 17 Dec 19, 11:01amRenewables help fossil fuel’s decline in Europe and US but capacity rises in China
- Australia took a match to UN climate talks while back home the country burned | Julie-Anne Richards Mon, 16 Dec 19, 12:03pmThe gleeful coal lobby stalked the Madrid COP25 meeting halls as the Morrison government threw out compassion and international citizenship