Small islands “disappointed” as talking about emissions cuts proves too controversial for climate negotiators

A group of developing countries wouldn’t talk about emissions cuts without talking about finance – but developed countries refused to accept that A group of small islands which are vulnerable…

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China is quick to combat social media’s climate lies – but not when they are about their critics

China has been quick to take down some climate disinformation recently but posts criticising Greta Thunberg have remained up Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has been the target of much…

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The Overshoot Commission is talking about solar geoengineering. Not everyone thinks it should

Commission members, scientists and youth advisors are concerned the body is justifying techno-fixes to the climate crisis When a group of leaders set out to discuss how to reduce the…

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Republicans are gagging insurers, but not changing their pro-climate business moves

Republicans are pressuring insurers out of climate coalitions but won’t change their pro-climate business decisions Over recent months there has been an orchestrated pushback against investors and insurers who integrate…

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