The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
19 Nov 2025
Despite rapid progress in clean energy and electric vehicles, the world is still warming faster than ever. The good news is that we already have powerful ways to reduce the warming rate – if governments look beyond carbon dioxide and focus on a broader set of pollutants.
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How Trump’s war could destabilize the global energy market
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It starts — but doesn’t end — with the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy calls for suspension of EU carbon market
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The Italian Minister said the Emissions Trading System (ETS) has a "perverse effect" and is condemning European companies from being competitive with other countries, urging other member states to back the suspension.
Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest
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Greenpeace says the case is far from over after being found liable for defamation and other claims brought by the energy firm.
Five oil supermajors have made nearly £346bn in profits since Ukraine war began, analysis shows
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Shareholders of the five companies have received £320bn in dividends and share buybacks over the past four years, more than the EU’s total clean energy spending in 2025, according to the analysis by Global Witness.
Surviving on Trump's dangerous planet
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COMMENT: Yet another war, and yet another argument for an end to oil.
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The United Nations has approved the first credits to be issued under a carbon market established by the Paris climate accord, aimed at reducing emissions – a mechanism that has faced scrutiny over greenwashing concerns.
General Assembly chief calls for US to pay UN fees in full
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The head of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday urged top contributor the United States to pay its fees in full after Washington made only a partial payment to the global body, amounting to less than 5% of the total amount owed.
Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds
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Chronic ocean heating is fuelling a “staggering and deeply concerning” loss of marine life, a study has found, with fish levels falling by 7.2% from as little as 0.1C of warming per decade.
We need a global assessment of avoidable climate-change risks
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To understand the urgency of emissions reductions, policymakers and citizens need a full analysis of what is at stake.
This city turned its rooftops into a climate shield
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As cities struggle with heat, Zürich offers a masterclass in using vegetation to cool streets, manage stormwater and restore biodiversity.
