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U.S. House condemns bomb threats made against HBCUs ⋆ U.S. House condemns bomb threats made against HBCUs ⋆

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning the weeks-long chain of bomb..
Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year Analysis: Energy-efficient air conditioning could save Indian homes 69bn rupees a year

More energy-efficient air-conditioning units could, together, save Indian households ₹69bn ($724m)..
UN’s first Paris Agreement carbon credits face human rights and climate concerns UN’s first Paris Agreement carbon credits face human rights and climate concerns

Civil society groups allege the cookstove project in Myanmar exaggerated its climate impact while..
DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Niño begins | COP31 hosts eye electrification | Atlantic current.. DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Niño begins | COP31 hosts eye electrification | Atlantic current..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..
Guest post: How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming Guest post: How a record-high ‘energy imbalance’ is driving global warming

The planet is heating up more quickly than ever before. For decades, greenhouse gas emissions...The ..
The UN climate process needs ambition – the law demands it The UN climate process needs ambition – the law demands it

With a growing focus on implementation, there is a risk that governments will stop raising their..
Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down

Solar power has been a major element of China’s renewables buildout since the mid-2010s.  The...The ..
China’s carbon emissions rise again as more clean power is wasted China’s carbon emissions rise again as more clean power is wasted

Beijing burned more coal and gas in the first quarter of 2026, despite record wind and solar..
Investor climate group closes down, blaming “limits” of shareholder activism Investor climate group closes down, blaming “limits” of shareholder activism

Canadian campaign group Investors for Paris Compliance shut in May, saying efforts to push..
Q&A: Can China turn hydrogen into its next clean-energy industry? Q&A: Can China turn hydrogen into its next clean-energy industry?

China has said that hydrogen is a key “future industry”, important to both its energy...The post..
Recycling could meet half of Europe’s critical mineral needs by 2050 Recycling could meet half of Europe’s critical mineral needs by 2050

A new report by an EU-funded research project says the bloc could harness its urban mines to reduce ..
After another battery startup bankruptcy, can Europe ever cut reliance on China? After another battery startup bankruptcy, can Europe ever cut reliance on China?

Norway's Morrow Batteries set out to challenge Chinese producers, but a cash crunch forced it to..
Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021 Revealed: Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021

At least 67 NHS hospital wards, departments and other sites across the UK have been...The post..
UN General Assembly backs “climate obligations” set by world’s top court UN General Assembly backs “climate obligations” set by world’s top court

The passing of a UN resolution led by Pacific islands reaffirms a landmark climate ruling by the..
New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell

The number of new coal-fired power plants built around the world hit a “10-year high”...The post..
How Shell is still benefiting from offloaded Niger Delta oil assets How Shell is still benefiting from offloaded Niger Delta oil assets

Shell used its exit from onshore operations in Nigeria to boost its climate credentials, but new..
ICJ follow-up resolution is a test of climate leadership at the UN ICJ follow-up resolution is a test of climate leadership at the UN

If states back the resolution by consensus, it would send a powerful message of commitment to..
Q&A: What Magyar’s defeat of Orbán in Hungary means for climate and energy Q&A: What Magyar’s defeat of Orbán in Hungary means for climate and energy

The right-wing populist Hungarian government led by Viktor Orbán has suffered a landslide electoral ..
Q&A: Look beyond Trump for the full story on US climate action, says university dean Q&A: Look beyond Trump for the full story on US climate action, says university dean

Lawyer Lou Leonard, who leads the climate school at Clark University, says Washington's attacks..
IEA slashes pre-war oil demand forecast by nearly a billion barrels per day IEA slashes pre-war oil demand forecast by nearly a billion barrels per day

As the Iran war upends global energy markets, governments and consumers are cutting back –..
UK imports of “green” jet fuel linked to Amazon deforestation UK imports of “green” jet fuel linked to Amazon deforestation

A Texas refinery shipping sustainable aviation fuel to Britain and the EU has sourced beef tallow..
India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate talks India withdraws bid to host COP33 climate talks

The government gave only a brief explanation for its change of heart on the climate summit, saying..
Q&A: What does India’s new Paris Agreement pledge mean for climate action? Q&A: What does India’s new Paris Agreement pledge mean for climate action?

India has set a new target to reduce its “emissions intensity” – greenhouse gas emissions...The..
Analysis: UK is ‘halving’ its climate finance for developing countries Analysis: UK is ‘halving’ its climate finance for developing countries

The UK is roughly halving the climate aid it allocates to developing countries, when accounting....
Guest post: How declining cloudiness is accelerating global warming Guest post: How declining cloudiness is accelerating global warming

For the past two decades, low-level cloud cover has been declining, increasing the amount of...The..
Cropped 25 March 2026: Seabed mining talks stall | ‘Blueprint’ for land use | India feels Iran war.. Cropped 25 March 2026: Seabed mining talks stall | ‘Blueprint’ for land use | India feels Iran war..

We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food...The ..
DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’s ‘vulnerability’.. DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’s ‘vulnerability’..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..
Africa needs more than export bans to cash in on critical minerals, experts say Africa needs more than export bans to cash in on critical minerals, experts say

Restricting raw materials exports is well-intentioned but without other policies to foster domestic ..
Why women’s leadership is central to unlocking the global phaseout of fossil fuels Why women’s leadership is central to unlocking the global phaseout of fossil fuels

Women the world over are stopping energy projects that harm the climate and environment, and..
Gulf oil and gas crisis sparks calls for renewable investment Gulf oil and gas crisis sparks calls for renewable investment

Energy analysts and some politicians say the Iran war's effect on oil and gas prices shows..
Pacific nations want higher emissions charges if shipping talks reopen Pacific nations want higher emissions charges if shipping talks reopen

US President Donald Trump and his allies want to weaken the IMO's Net-Zero Framework, but Pacific..
Argentina’s pioneering glacier law on the line as Milei bets on copper rush Argentina’s pioneering glacier law on the line as Milei bets on copper rush

President Javier Milei wants Congress to relax groundbreaking glacier protection legislation to..
IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy

The “undervaluing” of nature by businesses is fuelling its decline and putting the global economy.....
Congress rescues aid budget from Trump’s “evisceration” but climate misses out Congress rescues aid budget from Trump’s “evisceration” but climate misses out

While the package sidelines dedicated climate programmes, restored funding for nature, agriculture..
Green groups sue EU over inclusion of Portuguese lithium mine on priority list Green groups sue EU over inclusion of Portuguese lithium mine on priority list

Campaigners argue that the Barroso lithium mine poses serious environmental risks and should be..
DeBriefed 30 January 2026:  Fire and ice; US formally exits Paris; Climate image faux pas DeBriefed 30 January 2026:  Fire and ice; US formally exits Paris; Climate image faux pas

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A just agricultural transition takes root in Brazil A just agricultural transition takes root in Brazil

The Indigenous practice of agroforestry is enjoying a renaissance as the agricultural industry..
Climate at Davos: Energy security in the geopolitical driving seat Climate at Davos: Energy security in the geopolitical driving seat

While climate change is a lower priority for leaders at this year's World Economic Forum, control..
Q&A: “False” climate solutions help keep fossil fuel firms in business Q&A: “False” climate solutions help keep fossil fuel firms in business

Researcher Freddie Daley talks to Climate Home News about how fossil energy giants are using green..
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