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Confusion surrounds China’s energy policies as GDP and climate goals clash

China’s energy policies are fast creating a type of “emissions ambiguity”, as the twin goals of boosting GDP growth and reducing carbon emissions come into conflict.

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Frank Jotzo: We urgently need to cut emissions – the good news is we can do it quickly and relatively cheaply

The IPCC report finds that to achieve the shift that is needed, climate action must involve civil society. Whether it is unions, NGOs, grassroots organisations, the research sector or business associations, all need to be on board and pull in the same general direction.

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As evidence of cap and trade problems mounts, California air regulators remain defiant
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As evidence of cap and trade problems mounts, California air regulators remain defiant

The state is in danger of missing its 2030 emission goal, but the oil and gas industry is lobbying against changes.
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Mining giant concedes emissions ‘blowout’ at Queensland coalmine

Mining giant Anglo American has admitted to a “large blowout” in greenhouse gas emissions at a coalmine complex in central Queensland that is expected to cost it about $10m in carbon offsets.

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Coldplay pledge 50% lower CO2 emissions on 2022 world tour
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Coldplay pledge 50% lower CO2 emissions on 2022 world tour

Band announce a range of initiatives to reduce energy consumption, including stadium floors that harness fans' kinetic energy.

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EU unveils tough climate rules, eyes tax on foreign firms

The European Union unveiled sweeping new legislation to help meet its pledge to cut emissions of the gases that cause global warming by 55% over this decade, including a controversial plan to tax foreign companies for the pollution they cause.

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Call to tax international flights to raise climate funds for poor countries

Taxes on international transport could provide new flows of finance to developing countries to help them reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cope with the impacts of climate breakdown, a group of climate finance experts have said.

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Firefighting chemical raises concerns about environmental toxicity

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Massive battery project rises on former coal mine in Scotland

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U.S. ramps up solar and battery manufacturing but lags in key components

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Trump's advisers push to reshape U.S. climate report

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Op-ed: The real scam — rail against renewables, run away with factories

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Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

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Protest poster with the words 'you'll die of old age we'll die of climate change.'

Climate shifts in 2025 could reshape global action