‘End of the road’ for UK citizens’ climate case rejected by appeal court
The case, brought by 11 members of the public and the NGO Plan B argued the UK's 2050 climate target was not in line...
WTO chief is in denial over climate impact of trade
Roberto Azevêdo says he hasn't 'seen one, single credible study' showing environmental impact of trade. He could start with the WTO's own work
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Government to examine controversial Leitrim forestry model
January 30th, 2019
The Department of Agriculture has commissioned an independent study of forestry policy in Co Leitrim amid growing pressure from locals, farmers and...
Eight charts show how ‘aggressive’ railway expansion could cut emissions
Global transport emissions could peak in the 2030s if railways are “aggressively” expanded, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Analysis: How far would Germany’s 2038 coal phaseout breach Paris climate goals?
The recommendation by Germany’s coal commission that the country end its use of the fossil fuel in power stations by 2038 could breach a...
China’s methane emissions rise despite tougher laws, satellite data shows
Methane emissions from coal mining in China have risen despite stricter government regulations that aimed to curb the greenhouse gas, satellite data shows.
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Climate Act must be factored into gas terminal decision, court hears
January 29th, 2019
The planning authority’s extension of permission for a gas terminal in Co Kerry failed to account for the extension of protected nature...
Investors Urge Changes in Global Food System to Fight Climate Change
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