Leaders like Rishi Sunak have used the argument that their country's small share of global emissions (e.g., UK's 1%) justifies delaying climate action. However, scientists argue this ignores historical emissions and per capita contributions, and that wealthy nations have a greater capacity to cut pollution.
The UK government faces urgent calls for action against the climate crisis as June's highest temperature record was broken for the third consecutive day, with warnings of significant deaths, economic losses, and strain on infrastructure due to the worst heatwave in western Europe.
London Climate Action Week coincided with a severe European heatwave, exposing the continent's vulnerability and inadequate infrastructure for extreme temperatures. The article highlights the increasing frequency of such events, the challenges of adapting Europe's historic built environment, and the political and technical complexities of preparing for both heat and water extremes, warning of significant future consequences.
The Green party and several trade unions have warned the Labour party against weakening its climate commitments, particularly on North Sea oil and gas drilling. They argue that such a move would lead to political failure and economic detriment, while other unions and figures advocate for continued drilling to protect jobs.
Europe is experiencing its second major heat wave, with France recording its hottest day ever and the UK issuing red alerts. The extreme heat has led to drownings, power outages, and infrastructure failures, prompting scientists to emphasize the undeniable link to climate change and call for urgent decarbonization.
London Climate Action Week, aimed at discussing emission reductions, is instead illustrating the city's unpreparedness for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 39°C (102°F), canceling events, and straining public health systems.
London Climate Action Week, a major green campaigners' gathering, faces disruptions due to a severe heatwave across the UK and Europe. Several events have been cancelled or impacted by train service disruptions, highlighting the real-world effects of climate change.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces unprecedented opposition attacks on his climate and energy policies, a shift from past cross-party consensus. Kemi Badenoch and Reform party are challenging net zero targets, while internal Labour debates have watered down investment pledges. Experts argue this is a misreading of public support for climate action.
Fossil fuel companies like Aramco are increasingly using sports sponsorships, particularly in football, as a form of "sportswashing." This strategy aims to embed fossil fuels as a "necessary evil" to justify delaying climate action, despite widespread understanding of the climate crisis.
Electrification of vehicles, heating, cooling, and industry is proposed as a major step to replace fossil fuels and halve global energy demand. The strategy gained prominence at UN climate talks in Bonn, though negotiations were marred by disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Electrification of global energy use, including EVs and heating, is highlighted as crucial for phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's environment minister is pushing for a target of 35% electricity use by 2035 at the upcoming Cop31 summit. However, UN climate talks in Bonn faced significant challenges, with disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
A Conferência de Bonn sobre Mudanças Climáticas (SB64) encerrou com poucos avanços em temas centrais como adaptação e mitigação. Organizações da sociedade civil criticam a falta de consenso e o adiamento de decisões importantes, enquanto o WWF vê um foco crescente na implementação.
Despite President Trump's anti-climate policies, US development agencies like MCC, DFC, and EXIM Bank continue to fund climate-friendly projects globally, highlighting embedded climate action in economic activity.
Lee Chang-hoon, co-chair of South Korea's Presidential Commission on Climate Crisis Response, will attend London Climate Action Week 2026. The trip aims to promote South Korea's climate achievements and foster international cooperation.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP has scaled back climate action, delaying emission reduction projects and renewables. Minister Chris Bowen insists polluters like BHP must cut onsite emissions, while MP Kate Chaney calls for reforms to the diesel tax credit scheme.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia. Pope Francis has criticized AI, while Australia's David Pocock discusses a potential 'teal' political party. The world's longest golf course and other news are also covered.
Leaked documents show mining giant BHP is delaying decarbonisation efforts in Western Australia, purchasing polluting trucks and scrapping greener facilities. Experts warn this could have global implications. The Pope also denounced AI.
Former Fridays for Future activists, who inspired millions with their school strikes starting in 2018, express feelings of betrayal as their calls for climate action remain largely unheeded, becoming symbols of greenwashing.
The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 in favor of a resolution urging states to transition away from fossil fuels, a move hailed by Vanuatu's PM as a "new chapter" in climate action. The resolution, co-sponsored by 90 countries, aims for net zero by 2050 but does not attribute responsibility to specific states.
Canada's climate strategy is being dismantled under Prime Minister Carney, with policies like carbon pricing, methane regulations, and EV mandates weakened or delayed. Critics argue this favors fossil fuel infrastructure and contradicts his past climate advocacy, leading to voter remorse and environmental concerns.
Canada's climate strategy is being dismantled under Prime Minister Carney, who has reversed key policies like the consumer carbon price and weakened regulations. Despite past advocacy for climate action, his government is prioritizing investment and fossil fuel infrastructure, leading to criticism and voter remorse.
A commission urges European governments and WHO to urgently address climate change's health consequences, calling it an immediate crisis. It highlights fossil fuel pollution deaths and heat-related fatalities in Europe, advocating for a global health emergency declaration.
A global panel of climate, economics and technology experts has been launched in Santa Marta, Colombia, to advise countries on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The initiative, part of the first global conference on fossil fuel transition (April 24-29), brings together 54 countries and 2,800 civil society representatives. The panel will be chaired by experts from Cameroon, Germany and Brazil, offering policy advice based on milestones aligned with 1.5C heating scenarios. Colombia unveiled a draft roadmap targeting 90% fossil fuel reduction by 2050, with projected economic benefits of $280bn over 24 years.
A Transport & Environment thinktank report reveals that booking train tickets is difficult or impossible on almost half of the EU's busiest international air routes. The analysis of 30 routes found 20% have no through-ticket availability and 27% only sell tickets from one operator. Routes including Lisbon-Madrid and Barcelona-Milan cannot be booked online at all. The findings come ahead of the European Commission's single ticketing package planned for May 13.
