Climate change: Six questions about the Cumbria coal controversy
Green groups are calling on the PM to cancel the project - but how was the decision reached?
today • ~6 min
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Climate change: Trump's Paris withdrawal was 'reckless' - John Kerry
US Special Envoy on climate John Kerry says President Trump's Paris pull-out endangered lives.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~3 min
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Climate change: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach
Re-joining the Paris climate pact is a symbolic and practical first step for the Biden White House.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~6 min
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Coal mine go-ahead 'undermines climate summit'
The UK's push to secure a deal over fossil fuels is being undercut by a decision to allow a new coal mine, MPs warn.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
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Climate change: 'Exceptionally hot' 2020 concludes warmest decade
The years between 2011 and 2020 were the hottest on record, and 2020 was among the warmest of all.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~6 min
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Climate change: Africa's green energy transition 'unlikely' this decade
Hopes that Africa could "leapfrog" fossil fuels and move to renewables are not being realised.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~5 min
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COP26: Alok Sharma leaves business job to focus on climate role
Business Secretary Alok Sharma becomes full-time president of November's COP26 conference in Glasgow.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~5 min
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Climate change: 2020 in a dead heat for world's warmest year
Satellite data shows that 2020 and 2016 are essentially tied as the hottest years since records began.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~5 min
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Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
Jan. 1, 2021 • ~10 min
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