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America is amusing itself to death and hack politicians are taking advantage

America is amusing itself to death and hack politicians are taking advantage

In 1985, Neil Postman’s crowning achievement, “Amusing Ourselves To Death,” provided the most..

African banks back oil export pipeline despite climate commitments

African banks back oil export pipeline despite climate commitments

Lenders including Afreximbank are backing Uganda's EACOP project, while publicly talking up their..

“Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production

“Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production

Four mining companies have been accused of polluting the watershed of Zambia's most important river ..

Greenpeace’s $660m damages ruling a ‘wake-up call’ to climate movement

Greenpeace’s $660m damages ruling a ‘wake-up call’ to climate movement

The North Dakota court's ruling has brought a wave of solidarity against SLAPP lawsuits designed to ..

Joe Rafalowicz – Head of Climate and Energy

Joe Rafalowicz – Head of Climate and Energy

Joe Rafalowicz leads Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s campaigns on Climate and Energy. Joe has worked ..

Glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, UN warns

Glacier melt threatens water supplies for two billion people, UN warns

Climate change and “unsustainable human activities” are driving “unprecedented changes” to..

This Australian coal community is co-designing its own green future

This Australian coal community is co-designing its own green future

The mining town of Collie offers a promising example of how to survive - and even thrive - amid the ..

Decolonizing Urban and Regional Planning: Haudenosaunee Knowledge, Stewardship, and Climate..

Decolonizing Urban and Regional Planning: Haudenosaunee Knowledge, Stewardship, and Climate..

As an Indigenous geography scholar and researcher, I increasingly focus on the realities of climate ..

DeBriefed 14 March 2025: US’s ‘moral case for fossil fuels’; Rainforest felled for ‘COP30 road’;..

DeBriefed 14 March 2025: US’s ‘moral case for fossil fuels’; Rainforest felled for ‘COP30 road’;..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..

COP30 chief calls for global unity on climate action as cooperation falters

COP30 chief calls for global unity on climate action as cooperation falters

COP30 president André Corrêa do Lago defended climate multilateralism and called for cooperation in ..

Risk of financial fallout could deter Argentina from leaving Paris Agreement

Risk of financial fallout could deter Argentina from leaving Paris Agreement

Argentina's President Javier Milei has expressed his will to leave the global climate pact, but key ..

Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts

Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts

The Southern African nation faces severe power shortages but lacks the funding to shift to cleaner..

What Did All Of That Money Go?

What Did All Of That Money Go?

Apparently our government cannot explain how 4.7 trillion dollars was spent. Are you kidding me?..

Meet The Shadowy Group That Intends To Use Boycotts To Hurt The U.S. Economy And Make President..

Meet The Shadowy Group That Intends To Use Boycotts To Hurt The U.S. Economy And Make President..

You have got to be pretty sick to want to damage the U.S. economy just so that you can make..

DeBriefed 7 February 2025: Hottest January on record; Trump tariffs; UN climate talks star in..

DeBriefed 7 February 2025: Hottest January on record; Trump tariffs; UN climate talks star in..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..

Media response to 2022 IPCC report suggests shift to ‘solutions-based reporting’

Media response to 2022 IPCC report suggests shift to ‘solutions-based reporting’

Journalists covering a major climate report in 2022 broke with a “historical tradition” of focusing...

UN gives countries more time to submit “quality” climate plans for 2035

UN gives countries more time to submit “quality” climate plans for 2035

China, the EU and India are among big polluters set to miss this month's deadline to submit new..

Are They Positioning Themselves For A Pre-Determined Scenario In Which There Will Be A Massive..

Are They Positioning Themselves For A Pre-Determined Scenario In Which There Will Be A Massive..

Do they know something that we do not? All of a sudden, hedge funds are betting billions of..

Cropped 15 January 2025: LA up in flames; Illegal rewilding in Scotland; COP30 dredging cancelled

Cropped 15 January 2025: LA up in flames; Illegal rewilding in Scotland; COP30 dredging cancelled

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the..

DeBriefed 3 January 2025: ‘Decade of deadly heat’; Russian gas cut off; Europe’s forgotten overseas ..

DeBriefed 3 January 2025: ‘Decade of deadly heat’; Russian gas cut off; Europe’s forgotten overseas ..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..

2024: A year of extreme heat and growing climate danger

2024: A year of extreme heat and growing climate danger

This year is set to be the hottest on record - but scientists say there's still time to limit..

COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’

COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’

Wealthy nations have committed to providing billions of dollars of “climate finance” to developing..

COP29: Key outcomes for food, forests, land and nature at the UN climate talks in Baku

COP29: Key outcomes for food, forests, land and nature at the UN climate talks in Baku

Despite taking place just days after a major UN biodiversity summit, the COP29 climate talks...The..

Analysis: Solar surge will send coal power tumbling by 2030, IEA data reveals

Analysis: Solar surge will send coal power tumbling by 2030, IEA data reveals

Global electricity generation from solar will quadruple by 2030 and help to push coal power...The..

Developed countries failing to pay ‘fair share’ of nature finance ahead of COP16

Developed countries failing to pay ‘fair share’ of nature finance ahead of COP16

The majority of developed countries are paying less than 50% of their “fair share” towards...The..

Five charts: Why a UN plastics treaty matters for climate change

Five charts: Why a UN plastics treaty matters for climate change

A global treaty on plastics, which is being touted as the most important environmental treaty...The ..

Analysis: No growth for China’s emissions in Q3 2024 despite coal-power rebound

Analysis: No growth for China’s emissions in Q3 2024 despite coal-power rebound

China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions stayed at, or just below, last year’s levels in the...The..

New loss and damage fund boss urged to keep costs down

New loss and damage fund boss urged to keep costs down

Spending on consultants, business class plane tickets and a deputy executive director was..

Final Reflection of COP29

Final Reflection of COP29

As we get ready to leave Baku, Azerbaijan for our long journey home and reflect back on our time..

How Many More COPs Will It Take?

How Many More COPs Will It Take?

Since arriving here at COP29, I’ve been thinking about the different reasons people come to this..

President Biden sets US emissions goal for 2035 in the shadow of Trump

President Biden sets US emissions goal for 2035 in the shadow of Trump

The outgoing administration said the target to cut emissions by 61-66% by 2035 can be reached even..

All Along The Watchtower

All Along The Watchtower

The world’s first oil well was built in Bibi-Heybat, Azerbaijan. This land has a deep history..

Final Thoughts on COP29

Final Thoughts on COP29

As I sit here, waiting to depart Baku, I am distraught, exhausted, disappointed, concerned, and..

In a warring world, Azerbaijan’s COP29 truce appeal draws fire as “PR exercise”

In a warring world, Azerbaijan’s COP29 truce appeal draws fire as “PR exercise”

Baku wants all countries to lay down arms for the UN climate summit - but doubts grow as warring..

Resources to Spark Hope

Resources to Spark Hope

Climate change news often focuses on the negative effects on our communities. These news stories..

Amidst a record-breaking hurricane season, mold may be in your homes. What does that mean for you?

Amidst a record-breaking hurricane season, mold may be in your homes. What does that mean for you?

Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall at the beginning of July this year broke records as the..

New UN carbon market standards are a step change in protecting people and planet

New UN carbon market standards are a step change in protecting people and planet

Rules finalised at COP29 will make sure carbon credits enable more ambitious climate goals while..

The Right to Peaceful Assembly: Defending Rising Tide’s Climate Action in Newcastle

The Right to Peaceful Assembly: Defending Rising Tide’s Climate Action in Newcastle

As the climate crisis intensifies, Australians are demanding action—and many are doing so by taking ..

Out of Iowa

Out of Iowa

There’s a joke you’ll hear while driving through Iowa in the late spring. When someone sniffs..

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production

Even as India agreed to phase down coal power at UN climate talks, its state-run giants were..