Capitalism will kill us all
Fossil fuel companies are destroying the planet – not saving it.
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The “deeply concerning” climate impacts of hydrogen leaks
Corporate lobbyists argue that this energy-dense gas is the missing link in net zero, but new science reveals otherwise.
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High drama and compromise: is the final Cop28 text another cop-out?
The climate summit’s final agreement commits to an energy transition away from fossil fuels – but not everyone is convinced.
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Net zero’s dirty secret
Britain’s green transition is powered by Chinese coal.
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Ed Miliband at Cop28: Under Sunak, the UK can’t credibly call for fossil fuel phase-out
The shadow climate secretary said the UN summit could make a mockery of the government’s “extract every last drop” approach.
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The UK must choose: the past, or our future
More than 85 Britain-based businesses have signed a letter urging Cop28 leaders to phase out fossil fuels by the 2040s.
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The hypocrisy of Rishi’s Right
Also this week: the power of the Nativity, and why books are like batteries.
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Britain is one of six major countries not providing “fair share” of climate finance
Rishi Sunak claims the UK is as “committed as ever to helping developing countries”, but a new report reveals the…
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Five things to watch out for at Cop28
From loss and damage to King Charles, the key trends and moments at this year's UN climate summit in UAE.
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At Cop28, the UK must be honest about UAE’s human rights record
Climate breakdown and rights abuses are intrinsically linked.
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Pierre Friedlingstein: There are no “magical climate solutions”
Nothing matters more than ending fossil fuel consumption, says one of the world's leading climate scientists.
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Asset managers won’t fix the climate crisis
Institutional investors won’t finance the green transition on their own, when the rewards from fossil fuels are still so great.
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South Africa’s energy crisis shows the need for climate finance
In the lead up to Cop28, the developed world must deliver on its commitments.
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Partner content
Setting the stage for action on climate finance
Unctad’s World Investment Forum is a vital milestone in the run-up to Cop28.
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Revealed: how the Cabinet Office sold Cop26 to corporate sponsors
Government contracts expose the corporate capture of an event that now welcomes oil companies and dictators.
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