EU to make big push for hydrogen, despite green concerns and infrastructure gaps
Hydrogen is a clean fuel when burned, making it attractive for heavy industry, but most is derived from fossil fuels not renewable energy
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UK aid and foreign ministry merger raises fears for politicisation of climate finance
The move puts Britain's economic interests abroad above efforts to eliminate poverty and protect the most vulnerable, experts warn
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It will take more than a few cycle lanes to make green, pandemic-proof cities
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Greta Thunberg looks to UN security council election for leverage on climate
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‘Final blow’ to aviation climate plan as EU agrees to weaken rules
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Coronavirus shows why we need an economy designed for wellbeing
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Participation at Bonn climate talks could be limited to prevent coronavirus outbreak
Observers called for transparency and inclusion to be maintained at talks in Bonn, provisionally planned for October, when physical distancing measures could apply
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Delay to climate talks deepens uncertainty over future of carbon markets
Project developers in poor countries are struggling to attract finance, as deadlock on international carbon trading rules cannot be resolved before November 2021
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