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Madrid climate talks will split nations into vanguard and laggard
In the wings of the Cop25 talks, hosts Spain and Chile will push governments to join a coalition of progressive nations pledging to raise...
In-depth Q&A: How ‘Article 6’ carbon markets could ‘make or break’ the Paris Agreement
A little-known and highly technical section of the Paris Agreement could “make or break” the regime – and its aim of avoiding dangerous climate change.
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UK leaders debate climate, with Boris Johnson replaced by ice sculpture
Leaders of most major parties presented their ideas for meeting tough climate goals, but the Conservative prime minister declined
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Gov’t criticised for short public consultation on long-term climate strategy
November 28th, 2019
Academics and
climate groups have criticised the Government’s decision to hold a very tight public
consultation for input into our long term climate strategy...
Angela Merkel criticises EIB decision to ban gas lending
The German chancellor made the comments after incoming EU Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen praised the bank's progress on climate action
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Legally robust just transition roadmap needed urgently, ICTU
November 27th, 2019
Ireland
needs a clear and legally robust roadmap to support peatland workers being
asked to sacrifice their livelihoods for the good of future generations,...
European Union climate investment lags behind US and China
The European Investment Bank warns the EU needs to make "a tremendous effort" to develop a comprehensive climate strategy, putting investment at its core
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Gov’t urged to bring in promised smoky coal ban
November 26th, 2019
The Green Party has criticised the State for the continued delay in the introduction of a nationwide smoky coal ban owing to...
Large annual drop in emissions needed to stay within 1.5 target
November 26th, 2019
Global greenhouse gas
emissions must fall by over seven per cent every year for the next decade if we
are to stand a chance...
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