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08 11 2021 | 08:00

What happened at Cop26 – DAY FOUR at a glance

Summary of the main developments on the fourth day of the UN climate summit in Glasgow

07 11 2021 | 11:30

UK leads 45 governments in new pledges to protect nature and keep 1.5 alive

·         Governments, farmers and businesses commit to urgent action to protect our land and make our agriculture and food systems more sustainable for the future

05 11 2021 | 09:16

World urged to slash gas use by a third to avoid climate disaster

‘Gas is the new coal’, says Climate Analytics report that finds it the fastest growing source of carbon dioxide emissions The escalating rollout of gas for heating, electricity and cooking is…

05 11 2021 | 08:39

Greta Thunberg leaves carbon offsetting meeting urging attendees to 'stop greenwashing' – video

A video of Greta Thunberg leaving a meeting on improving the integrity of the voluntary carbon market has appeared from Cop26. As the climate activist leaves, Thunburg tells those in attendance to '…

05 11 2021 | 08:35

Australian government refuses to join 40 nations phasing out coal, saying it won’t ‘wipe out industries’

Australia accused of going backward as Cop26 pledge backed by five of world’s biggest coal power users The Australian government will not join more than 40 countries committing to phase out coal…

05 11 2021 | 08:32

Indonesia says Cop26 zero-deforestation pledge it signed ‘unfair’

Environment minister of country home to world’s third-biggest rainforest says deforestation pledge must not halt development Indonesia has questioned the terms of a Cop26 deal to end deforestation…

04 11 2021 | 15:40

A Nuclear Renaissance Could Soon Begin

Small Modular Reactors have been called the future of nuclear The irony of nuclear power is that despite it being one of the safest forms of energy available, its use has declined over the years in…

04 11 2021 | 15:11

New report tracks emergence of Egypt as African tech startup powerhouse

Substantial increases in startup activity and a massive inflow of capital has seen the Egyptian startup ecosystem establish itself as one of Africa’s “big four” within a relatively short period of…

04 11 2021 | 14:58

Meltwater runoff from Greenland becoming more erratic.

As world leaders and decision-makers join forces at COP26 to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, new research, again, highlights the value of satellite data in understanding…

04 11 2021 | 14:55

Corby: Zero carbon timber eco-home showcased at COP26

A timber-built eco-house which is both energy and carbon efficient from the day building starts is being showcased at the COP26 summit. The project is championed by modern homes specialists SNRG and…

04 11 2021 | 14:53

Global Wind and Solar industries unite to highlight need for accelerated growth rates to meet NET ZERO targets

In this Decade of Action, the Wind and Solar industries call on Governments to work with them to accelerate the deployment of renewables across the globe.

04 11 2021 | 14:53

Xi Jinping makes no major climate pledges in written Cop26 address

President of China, world’s worst emissions source, calls for more support for developing countries. China’s president, Xi Jinping, has called on developed countries to “provide support to help…

04 11 2021 | 14:45

COP26: 190 nations and organisations pledge to quit coal

Major coal users including Poland, Vietnam and Chile are committing to shift away from the fossil fuel, in pledges made at the COP26 climate summit, the UK government says. Coal is the single…

04 11 2021 | 14:45

Thunberg v Carney: tensions flare over net zero and carbon offsets at Cop26

Activists escalated protests against “greenwash” and the carbon market “scam” as UN envoy Mark Carney touted a private finance climate pledge. There is an ideological battle going at Cop26 and it’s…

04 11 2021 | 14:32

Victoria Big Battery sets new output record, passes more benchmarks

The Victoria Big Battery, which had its commissioning suspended in late July when a fire broke out in one of its Tesla Megapack containers in initial testing, will be the country’s biggest battery at…

04 11 2021 | 14:25

Repressed report finds U.S. “supergrid” could slash renewable costs

Connecting America’s regional electric grids to create a “supergrid” that stretches across the country would slash the cost of achieving high levels of renewable power, according to a resurfaced…

04 11 2021 | 14:22

Banks ‘being let off hook by weak climate regulation’

Exclusive: campaigners say lack of penalties for dirty assets from Bank of England gives industry little incentive to change. The Bank of England is facing criticism over the way it is conducting…

04 11 2021 | 14:20

US oil giants top list of lobby offenders holding back climate action

Report into lobbying tactics names ExxonMobil and Chevron as worst, while carmaker Toyota takes third ExxonMobil and Chevron are the world’s most obstructive organisations when it comes to…

04 11 2021 | 14:20

A Turning Point for Renewable Energy in Indonesia?

President Jokowi’s administration seems poised to break through the regulatory bottlenecks that have long held back the country’s renewable energy ambitions. The year 2021 might end up being seen as…

04 11 2021 | 14:18

US, UK and EU will help fund South Africa's coal phaseout, offering a model for the developing world

Johannesburg, South Africa (CNN)The US, UK, France, Germany and European Union will help fund South Africa's transition away from coal, in a multilateral effort that could serve as a model for other…