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'Climate change will be expensive, potentially devastatingly so': Why reaching net zero is an economic priority
Cost of climate change could hit $30tr a year by 2075 - upwards of five per cent of GDP - according to major new survey from Institute for Policy Integrity
Behind the S Curve: The failure of corporate leadership in the age of climate crisis
A new survey reveals how a sizeable minority of CEOs are continuing to ignore climate issues - their misjudgement amounts to a shocking dereliction of duty
Shipping industry emissions keep on climbing, new IMO data reveals
New figures show that significant improvements in carbon intensity have been made since 2012, although these have slowed in recent years
UN: Weak 2030 national climate plans put world 'very far' from meeting Paris goals
UN urges countries to submit tougher climate plans to meet Paris goals and prevent climate catastrophe
Global Briefing: US officially rejoins Paris Agreement
John Kerry declares 'today's the day', as the US rejoins the global effort to avert a climate catastrophe
UN chief António Guterres: Preparatory COP26 climate talks should 'take place virtually'
Covid-19 safety concerns force upcoming initial talks online, fuelling further concern over status of crucial Glasgow climate summit later this year
Study: Firms with science-based targets have slashed emissions a quarter since Paris Agreement
Firms that have set targets are ahead of schedule to meet them, a new analysis of the efficacy of the Science-Based Targets initiative has shown
President Biden signs order confirming US return to the Paris Agreement
World leaders, top businesses, and investors unite in welcoming new US administration's commitment to global climate action, as return to Paris Agreement is backed by raft of new green policy measures
Presidential possibilities
President Biden is committed to kick starting a new era of global climate action at a time when clean technologies have never been more competitive and public engagement with the environment is at all time high - myriad possibilities abound
Poll: Two-thirds of adults believe UK government should do more to combat climate change
New survey reveals 60 per cent of voters agree UK should strive to be a global leader on climate action, as Labour sets out 'crunch test' for government's COP26 climate diplomacy efforts
Honouring the Paris Agreement Goals: A way forward
While clean tech progress narratives dominate, less attention is being given to adaptation, resilience and finance for climate vulnerable countries, writes lawyer and activist Farhana Yamin
COP26: Five key questions for a crucial year of global climate diplomacy
Much is at stake in 2021 to deliver the much needed framework for the global net zero transition, with all eyes on the UK, USA, China and Covid-19
PwC: Rate of global decarbonisation must quintuple to avert worst climate impacts
Net Zero Index reveals UK has maintained highest decarbonisation rate in 21st century, but warns efforts must be accelerate rapidly to achieve global climate goals
Retiring 'Dad's Army'? Government publishes updated climate adaptation plan
UK becomes one of the first countries to submit Adaptation Communication to the UN
Joe Biden confirms plans for major economies climate summit ahead of COP26
As Climate Ambition Summit unlocks a wave of modest new climate pledges, the US President-elect vows to 'to do all that we possible can' to accelerate global climate action
'A quantum leap for climate action': UK pledges to end support for overseas oil and gas projects
Prime Minister announces UK will cut off all taxpayer support for new overseas oil, gas, and coal projects ahead of COP26, in move that has been applauded by campaigners, economists, and opposition parties
'Europe is the leader': EU agrees deal to strengthen carbon target to 55 per cent cut by 2030
European Council President Charles Michel confirms marathon talks reached an agreement to strengthen medium term carbon target and release green recovery package
UN: 'Green recovery' essential to close on-going emissions gap
Annual Emissions Gap report from the UN Environment Programme warns that without ambitious green recovery packages the world remains on track for around 3C of warming
'Paris Effect': How green technologies are on track to 'outcompete' high carbon sectors by 2030
Analysis backed by top green figures indicates net zero transition is set to rapidly escalate in 2020s, leaving carbon-intensive industries looking increasingly uncompetitive
Reports: Number 10 mulls COP26 reshuffle as anticipation builds for crucial climate summit
UK urges governments to come forward with 'very clear ambition and targets' at this week's Climate Action Summit, amid fresh warnings of devastating climate impacts
No country compliant with Paris Agreement climate goals, analysis warns
Annual Climate Change Performance Index points to mixed progress among world's 58 highest emitters
'We are taking the lead': Boris Johnson significantly strengthens UK's 2030 carbon target
Prime Minister announces new target to cut emissions 68 per cent against 1990 levels by 2030, confirming a major tightening of carbon goals as part of UK's pre-COP26 submission to the Paris Agreement
UK climate advisers urge PM to approve 'bold as possible' 2030 target
Climate Change Committee recommends UK set target to cut emissions by 'at least' 68 per cent from 1990 levels over next decade
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