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Megan Rowling

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Editor at Climate Home News, based in Barcelona. Journalist dedicated to covering climate change, the green transition and inequity in all its many forms.

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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
At COP30, the first draft of a text intended to form the backbone of a climate deal in Belem has been published - want to know what's in it? Read the @climatechangenews.com daily bulletin (free) www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/18/c...
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COP30 Bulletin Day 8: Draft decision draws battle lines on fossil fuel transition, finance and trade
Countries are working on a “Mutirão” decision that will be at the heart of a Belém political package to drive forward multilateral climate action
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World Resources Institute @worldresources.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
There's evidence for hope in climate action. In his new book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change for a better future at speed and scale. Read the book review by @climatechangenews.com's @meganrowling.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/w...
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Adaptation finance provided by developed countries is expected to drop due to aid spending cuts and may only reach $26bn in 2025 - far below a $40bn goal set at UN climate talks, warns report @oxfaminternational.bsky.social & @careclimatejustice.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/06/f...
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Foreign aid cuts put adaptation finance pledge at risk, NGOs warn
Rich countries' support for resilience-boosting measures in developing nations may fall far short of their promise to double adaptation finance by this year, says a new report
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 09/09/2025
As climate change brings longer, hotter summers, Transport for London and Network Rail are racing to modernise the city’s 19th-century transport system www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/09/a...
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 08/09/2025
Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering “climate-positive growth” on the continent www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/08/s...
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Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation
A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering "climate-positive growth" on the continent
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 08/09/2025
African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their vision of becoming a clean energy hub www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/08/a...
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African leaders call for a bigger role in energy transition
African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their energy transition plans
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 03/09/2025
The deadline is getting closer, and fewer than 30 countries have submitted new national climate plans — with major polluters still missing. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/03/u...
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UN climate chief issues rallying cry on national climate plans as deadline looms
Simon Stiell calls for "strong" climate targets to be submitted as soon as possible to ensure their inclusion in a critical UN progress report
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Do you have original story ideas about the trends shaping supply chains for energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges? Get in touch with @climatechangenews.com ! More details of what we're looking for at the link below www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/01/c...
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Climate Home News seeks pitches on energy transition minerals
Send us your pitches on the trends shaping energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges
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Stockholm University @stockholm-uni.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
"Like many dysfunctional relationships, the UNFCCC and the IPCC need to talk more" Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by Örjan Gustafsson and Svante Bodin at @bolincentre.bsky.social #Climate #ClimatChange #UN #IPCC #UNFCCC
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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
#COP30 hotel fiasco - 129 countries have still not booked due to insane prices in Belem, most are developing countries - "we cannot host a COP under conditions that exclude participation" says Panama's delegate via @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/22/c...
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COP bureau meeting ends in stalemate as Brazil insists Belém logistics can work
A UN survey showed a majority of nations had not yet booked hotels in Belém due to high costs, raising concerns about lower participation
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 26/08/2025
Can 3D printing help fix the world’s wasteful manufacturing system?
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Does the future of green manufacturing lie in 3D printing?
Digital manufacturing is increasingly being used to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and enhance circularity of materials in the economy
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 26/08/2025
NEW: EU’s record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/26/e...
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EU's record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks
As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 27/08/2025
From houses to healthcare, 3D printing is reshaping industries. Could it also reshape the climate fight? buff.ly/iNd51gG
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 27/08/2025
Climate change is reshaping our world. We’re here to document it - but we need your support. buff.ly/Ax0XSJ5
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 27/08/2025
Nepal and China will share data on glacial lakes after a deadly outburst flood killed dozens in July. Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. Learn more: buff.ly/yeErg22
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 27/08/2025
Comment: Emissions in trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in a fair and inclusive way ✍ @laurencetubiana.bsky.social & Arunabha Ghosh www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/27/c...
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Countries must deal with imported emissions in a fair way
Emissions from trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in an inclusive way
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 27/08/2025
After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives
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Nepal and China agree to cooperate on glacial lake flooding, as warming hikes threat
After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives After another devastating flood caused…
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 28/08/2025
New data shows Africa imported enough solar panels last year to generate 15 GW of power. That’s up from 9 GW the year before: a 60% leap. buff.ly/rHfnfHA
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African solar panel imports boom in boost for hopes of clean power
Africa's solar imports from China jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching an all-time high
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 22/08/2025
China, Korea and Russia move ahead of the West in the race to sell reactors overseas, as developing states back nuclear energy in a “new era of growth” Why are so many emerging economies turning to Asian reactors? Read the full story here: buff.ly/QQvGY79
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order - Vivian Chime reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/20/e...
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"Epic" effort needed to hit 2050 nuclear power target, experts say
Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order Nuclear energy is back in ...
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 19/08/2025
As Amazon nations meet in Colombia this week, coordinated leadership is needed to unlock the Amazon's full potential in the green economy, writes former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.
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Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy A new green economy for the Amazon
Amazon nations meeting in Colombia can bring unified, bold commitments to COP30 - and define a model that prioritises people and planet through long-term prosperity The Amazon region can be at the…
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 19/08/2025
With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambition. Read the full story here: buff.ly/Ieagico
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COP30 president prepares for clash of views on how to respond to NDCs COP30 president prepares for clash on how to respond to NDCs
With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambitionWith most countries yet…
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
UN talks on a global plastics pact have failed again, ending in a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear @mcivillini.bsky.social reports from Geneva for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...
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Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after "chaotic" negotiations
UN talks ran into overtime and ended with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Extraordinary ending to failed UN talks on a global #plastics pact - the chair was basically bullied into closing the meeting by fossil fuel producers US and Kuwait. This means negotiations are adjourned with no way forward agreed. Business as usual wins the day. Such is the world in 2025.
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Is agreeing to stem the rising tide of plastic production a step too far for some (fossil fuel-producing) countries? Diplomats are racing the clock to clinch a global plastics pact & rescue fraught talks from collapsing - @mcivillini.bsky.social is there www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/14/c...
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Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight
After two and a half years of talks, fierce divisions over whether to tackle plastic production as well as waste are holding back an agreement
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 14/08/2025
Comment: Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/14/g...
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Governments are avoiding renewable energy goals - and it matters
Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal Despite a pledge to triple global...
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 13/08/2025
What does Climate Home News offer? 🗞 Breaking stories from COP and other UN summits. 🔍 Investigations on those who threaten climate progress 🗣 In-depth analysis you can’t get elsewhere Help us keep going. buff.ly/Ax0XSJ5
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 13/08/2025
A document sent to COP bureau members by the Brazilian hosts says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/13/b...
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Brazil says COP30 will be in Belém, despite concerns
Brazil says the UN talks will stay in the Amazon city of Belém and argues enough beds are available despite a shortage of affordable rooms
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 13/08/2025
Diplomats at UN plastics talks told Climate Home that Brazil’s positions have been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks in Geneva www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/13/c...
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Brazil drops support for plastic products ban in new global pact
Brazil has been more aligned with major oil producers during the current round of talks to create a global plastic pact
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 12/08/2025
For 15 years, Climate Home News has brought you trusted, award-winning climate coverage for free. In September, we start a new chapter: a subscription model to help us do more. www.climatechangenews.com/about/subscr...
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New Subscription Model For Climate Home News Readers
After almost 15 years of providing our valuable news and analysis completely free, we will be introducing and testing a subscription model.
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🔥 Crucial point at 🇺🇳#PlasticsTreaty negotiations: process' chair proposes new draft based lowest common denominator & compromising ecosystems & human health. 😡 Such a treaty would consolidate status quo, benefiting polluters. 🙅Delegates must reject this text and get back to drawing board.
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 11/08/2025
We're live! Join our discussion 'How can a global plastics treaty help the climate?' here 👇 www.linkedin.com/events/73585...
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How can a global plastics treaty help the climate? | LinkedIn
As the last scheduled round of plastics treaty negotiations opens in Geneva, countries are racing to finalise a deal. Even if climate is not mentioned once in the 22-page text serving as the basis fo...
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 30/07/2025
NEW: PR firm working for Shell wins COP30 media contract As calls grow to keep fossil fuel influence out of UN climate talks, campaigners say Edelman’s partnership with the oil and gas major raises an alarming conflict of interest www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/30/p...
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PR firm working for Shell wins COP30 media contract
As calls grow to keep fossil fuel influence out of UN climate talks, campaigners say Edelman’s partnership with the oil and gas major raises an alarming conflict of interest As calls grow to keep foss...
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 30/07/2025
Brazil recently passed a “devastation bill” that dismantles key protections built into the federal environmental licensing system. It replaces the current three-step process with a simple self-declaratory document.
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Brazil under fire for loosening environmental rules ahead of COP30
The approval of a bill that weakens environmental rules for mining, infrastructure and agricultural projects has raised concerns
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 30/07/2025
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Mattias Söderberg @matsod.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Denmark has now the EU presidency. They should take this opportunity to scale up the focus on adaptation in collaboration with Africa. Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by me and Grace Mbungu from @africaeuropefdn.bsky.social ‪ www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/28/e...
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Europe and Africa must push the boundaries on adaptation
With the EU presidency, Denmark can help make clear progress on supporting climate resilience in Africa at upcoming summits
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Joe Thwaites @joethwaites.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Lots of commentary on the #ICJ advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of #climate change. One thing I haven't seen discussed yet, which could have major implications for climate negotiations where developed or developing country status is key to so many obligations, is para 226:
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 23/07/2025
NEW: World’s top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system
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World's top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis
International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
33/ 🗣️By affirming that the Paris Agreement imposes real mitigation obligations on States, the Court reclaims its role as a cornerstone of climate accountability—pushing back against years of attempts by high-emitting States and corporations to render it toothless.
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🔥 ⚖️ 🌐HAPPENING NOW: Historic #ClimateJustice Ruling being delivered by the 🇺🇳 🧑‍⚖️ International Court of Justice. 🚨This ruling could signal a new dawn for climate law & accountability 📝 🧵 Live thread below with context, summary & analysis 👇 #ClimateJusticeAO #AOLetsGo
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SUS-POL @suspol.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
⚠️Who should phase out fossil fuels first?⚠️ As countries confront the need to ditch oil, gas, and coal to meet climate goals, one question looms: Which nations should move first and fastest? @lslothuus.bsky.social offers a geopolitical approach to answering this question 🧵
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 22/07/2025
Comment: The JETPs have the right idea on phasing out coal and boosting renewables, but are struggling as geopolitical tensions and Global South debt levels rise www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/22/j...
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The Just Energy Transition Partnerships are faltering - fresh thinking is needed
The JETPs have the right idea on phasing out coal and boosting renewables, but are struggling as geopolitical tensions and Global South debt levels rise
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 22/07/2025
UN secretary-general urges governments to send a clear signal in their NDCs about the ‘inevitable’ shift away from fossil fuels
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New climate plans must supercharge energy transition, says UN's Guterres
UN secretary-general urges governments to send a clear signal in their NDCs about the 'inevitable' shift away from fossil fuels
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 14/07/2025
During the #HLPF2025 opening plenary, UN Under-Secretary Li Junhua introduced the Secretary-General's #SDGs progress report, revealing “insufficient” progress on 47% of targets. He highlighted extreme poverty, a rising debt burden, and carbon emissions as among entrenched challenges faced.
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
With extreme heat a “new normal”, the way governments, community leaders and the media communicate about extreme heat matters now more than ever, to keep people safe and turbocharge adaptation - comment for @climatechangenews.com by @niallmcl.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/14/t...
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To help people prepare for extreme heat, we must communicate better
As a new report shows a dramatic increase in the hottest days in the UK, closing gaps in public understanding of the risks and how to stay safe is urgent As a new report shows a dramatic increase in t...
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Liz Foggitt @lizfoggitt.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Latin America’s top human rights court has ruled that you have the right to a healthy planet. Rulings like this aren’t just about the law - they’re communications opportunities. Rad more about the decision made yesterday via @climatechangenews.com: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/04/t...
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Top Latin American court urges "control" of fossil fuels in climate ruling
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has urged states to regulate fossil fuel extraction and exploration, in a landmark ruling for climate law.
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 08/07/2025
The GCF has adopted long-awaited reforms to speed up its slow and bureaucratic accreditation process — a move that could unlock faster access to climate finance for organisations in developing countries.
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Green Climate Fund reforms aim to fix "slow, cumbersome" accreditation process
The UN's Green Climate Fund aims to accredit organisations, allowing them to apply for funds, within nine months
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 08/07/2025
In a statement seen by Climate Home, the US made clear it does not support provisions that would regulate the supply side of plastics or feedstocks used in its manufacturing.
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US comes out against plastic production limits in UN treaty at deadlocked talks
US officials outlined their new position at a meeting in Nairobi, where key divisions persisted ahead of August talks to agree a global plastics pact The US government is pushing back against…
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Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · 08/07/2025
The rush for lithium has gripped Nigeria, where significant reserves of the metal used to make EV batteries have been found. The government wants to add value to its resources but early refining efforts are facing challenges. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/08/n...
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Nigeria’s push to cash in on lithium rush gets off to a rocky start
Nigeria wants to supply refined lithium to the EV battery industry to diversify its economy away from oil but early processing efforts are facing challenges
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Megan Rowling @meganrowling.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Japan's government wants to turn its nuclear power plants back on to boost clean energy, but some local residents and Indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido don’t want nuclear waste stored near them - @chermainelee.bsky.social reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/06/n...
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Nuclear comeback? Japan's plans to restart reactors hit resistance
The Japanese government wants to turn its nuclear power stations back on - but some rural people don't want nuclear waste stored near them
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