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Campaigners argue the Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Balochistan risks worsening the plight of human rights defenders in a region marred by conflict
The post Asian Development Bank backs Pakistan copper mine despite human rights fears appeared first on Climate Home News.
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”
The post Emerging economies turn to Asian reactors for new wave of nuclear power appeared first on Climate Home News.
Switzerland’s lead negotiator at INC-5.2 reflects on why the talks didn’t succeed – and the options now for getting an effective agreement
The post Why we couldn’t agree on a plastics treaty in Geneva – and what might happen next appeared first on Climate Home News.
The fast-rising use of coal in the production of synthetic fuels and plastics could put China’s climate targets at risk despite record additions of renewables, new analysis shows
The post China’s emissions fall but growing coal-to-chemicals sector raises concern appeared first on Climate Home News.
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
The post “Epic” effort needed to hit 2050 nuclear power target, experts say appeared first on Climate Home News.
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
The post COP30 president prepares for clash of views on how to respond to NDCs appeared first on Climate Home News.
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 post Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy appeared first on Climate Home News.
The case comes after Climate Home News revealed that uncontrolled air pollution has put people’s health at risk in Chile’s copper mining heartland
The post Campaigners sue Chilean government over copper mining pollution appeared first on Climate Home News.
UN talks ran into overtime, ending with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production and the way forward unclear
The post Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after “chaotic” negotiations appeared first on Climate Home News.
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
The post Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight appeared first on Climate Home News.
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
The post Governments are avoiding renewable energy goals – and it matters appeared first on Climate Home News.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to turn his country into a European battery hub, but environmental opposition to factories and stagnating EV demand threaten the plan
The post Hungary’s bet on EV battery boom hits bumps in the road appeared first on Climate Home News.
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
The post Brazil insists it will host COP30 in Belém, despite accommodation worries appeared first on Climate Home News.
As UN talks on a new global plastics pact reach their endgame, environmentalists call for a vote that could stop a handful of states blocking an ambitious deal to curb production
The post Show courage to vote for a strong plastics treaty, campaigners urge countries appeared first on Climate Home News.
Six farmers are seeking compensation from South Korea’s KEPCO, arguing its fossil fuel emissions have contributed to economic and emotional harm
The post After floods and failed harvests, Korean farmers sue state power utility for damages appeared first on Climate Home News.
During a webinar hosted by Climate Home in Geneva, Panama’s climate envoy said his country would reject a weak deal that ignores the growing production of plastics
The post Deadlock in UN plastics talks raises fears of watered-down deal appeared first on Climate Home News.
Verra’s new CEO said that “faster does not equal to compromise on integrity” – but independent carbon market experts are sceptical
The post Verra’s plan to review carbon credits faster with fewer staff raises integrity concerns appeared first on Climate Home News.
The aim is for minerals used in the clean energy transition to be mined and commercialised responsibly, respecting the environment and communities
The post Colombia and Brazil to present proposal for new critical minerals pact at COP30 appeared first on Climate Home News.
A draft decision at the COP16 nature summit included a call to transition away from fossil fuels, which was later removed from the current version
The post Fossil fuel transition pledge left out of COP16 draft agreement appeared first on Climate Home News.
Private investments in adaptation are likely to be significantly underestimated as a result of the huge challenge in tracking them, experts say – though barriers remain
The post Businesses may be investing more in climate adaptation than we think appeared first on Climate Home News.