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After one of the most destructive Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, some Caribbean nations are facing heavy losses. At UN climate talks in Bonn, such weather...

For Africans, America’s pledge is about more than pollution

The presence of US cities and states at UN climate talks in Bonn has been big, brash and supercharged with billionaire cash. In a bouncy...

Global carbon emissions rise in 2017 driven by China

Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry are expected to rise 2% in 2017, mainly driven by increases in China and other developing...

German coal mining could end by 2030s, says Merkel’s coalition negotiator

German coal use could end by the 2030s, the politician charged with brokering a coalition government deal on energy told Climate Home News. The comments came amid...

Bloomberg demands seat at UN climate negotiating table for cities and states

A coalition of cities, states and businesses representing more than half of the US economy should be given a seat at the climate negotiating...

UN, NGOs issue harassment warning as climate delegates prepare to party

The NGO party is an institution at annual UN climate talks, taking place in the middle Saturday of the two-week conference. Organised by Climate Action...

Dispute over pre-2020 climate action ‘risks repeat of Copenhagen’

International climate cooperation faces a major setback if deadlines for a rulebook to implement the Paris agreement are not met, Brazil’s chief negotiator warned...

Coal deals ‘very possible’ as US holds industry event at UN climate talks

A Trump administration fossil fuels presentation on the sidelines of climate talks in Bonn is raising the prospect of US coal technology deals with the developing...

Climate insurance website to be launched at Bonn talks

A website offering information about insurance cover for climate-related disasters is due to be launched at UN talks in Bonn next week, Climate Home...

Rich countries not talking climate change seriously, say African officials

The wealthiest countries on earth are failing to take seriously the need to speed up the money they have promised to help the poor cope...

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