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- Brazil calls on local groups to “inspire” governments in boosting climate actionby Matteo Civillini on May 9, 2025 at 12:49 pm
With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way The post Brazil calls on local groups to “inspire” governments in boosting climate action appeared first on Climate Home News.
- Climate justice is vital for global security by Megan Rowling on May 9, 2025 at 7:53 am
If governments step back from their commitments to tackle climate change, the world will see population displacement, political unrest and conflict The post Climate justice is vital for global security appeared first on Climate Home News.
- COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuels by Andreas Sieber on May 8, 2025 at 9:54 am
Oil, gas and coal cause three-quarters of global emissions. Why are they nowhere to be seen on the Belém climate summit’s agenda? The post COP30 must heed the elephant in the room: fossil fuels appeared first on Climate Home News.
- First carbon credit scheme for early coal plant closures unveiledby Matteo Civillini on May 7, 2025 at 4:58 pm
Proponents hope carbon markets can offer new funding for costly transition from coal to renewables. But concerns have been raised over the risk of low-integrity credits The post First carbon credit scheme for early coal plant closures unveiled appeared first on Climate Home News.
- Is electrification a no-brainer in the race to net-zero?by Adam Wentworth on May 7, 2025 at 4:39 pm
Switching to electricity in homes and on the road is a relatively painless way to cut emissions, but few countries have a holistic approach to going electric The post Is electrification a no-brainer in the race to net-zero? appeared first on Climate Home News.