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Comment: Kenya is on the frontlines of climate change. Droughts, rising seas, and eroding coastlines threaten millions. A carbon levy on shipping could help fund resilience. buff.ly/qPsTbwn

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NEW: Electricity demand surges, expanding both renewables and fossil fuels in 2024 Cooling demand as a result of record temperatures was a significant driver of power generation last year, according to the International Energy Agency

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Shipping is on course for the first-ever global tax on a polluting sector. Kenya and other climate-vulnerable nations say: it’s about time.

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I am crossing fingers, hoping for an ambitious outcome from the upcoming #IMO summit, where a global levy, which could generate climate finance, is on the table. Read an important article in @climatechangenews.com by Ali Mohammed www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/24/i...

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Greenpeace says the $660m ruling could bankrupt its US operations, but its international arm remains largely protected under Dutch law. The climate movement is rallying in response. buff.ly/oHyoe9W

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Comment: It’s time for shipping to launch first global tax on a polluting sector Decarbonising the seas is a strategic imperative for a sustainable trade system that can also generate climate finance for vulnerable countries

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Sharan Burrow, former head of the ITUC, called Collie “a remarkable example” of a just transition. “It’s not a done deal yet, but it’s on the right track,” she said. @ihrb.bsky.social buff.ly/r9G8aOc

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At COP28, President Sultan Al-Jaber claimed the summit "set the world in the right direction." But global emissions are still rising, and 1.5C warming is likely to be breached. buff.ly/7ivzvkZ

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Independent lawyers monitoring the case say Greenpeace was denied a fair defense, with a jury made up of fossil fuel workers and a judge unfamiliar with key constitutional issues. buff.ly/fmn0eFa

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Production costs for green hydrogen range from $4 to $12 per kilogram today. The 2030 goal? $1 per kilogram. Can policy and innovation close the gap?

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Collie’s transition strategy reflects a growing understanding that the global energy shift must protect workers and communities, not just reduce emissions. @ihrb.bsky.social buff.ly/8hABl2Q

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"People expect COPs to deliver things that COPs cannot deliver," Toni said. She called for action beyond the Paris Agreement and the UN climate talks. buff.ly/XWGWarb

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The lawsuit stems from Greenpeace’s support for Indigenous-led protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016-17. Despite the protests failing to stop the project, Energy Transfer successfully sued. buff.ly/Lta216R

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Mark Carney’s decision to cancel the consumer carbon tax marks a significant shift in Canada’s climate policy. Industrial emitters will remain subject to carbon pricing. buff.ly/zGtoiyZ

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The fragile states network was formed at COP29. Their goal: to push for climate finance that addresses both humanitarian needs and climate resilience. buff.ly/Pyq5epT

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The cost of green hydrogen is up to 6x higher than fossil fuel-based hydrogen. Without stronger policy support, clean hydrogen risks remaining a niche solution. buff.ly/CfYmxcE

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Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has ended the national carbon tax for consumers, shifting the financial burden of emissions reduction onto industrial polluters. buff.ly/RZXJJEf

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The global energy transition is expected to cost nearly 1 million coal-mining jobs by 2050. Australia, as the world’s second-largest coal exporter, is particularly vulnerable. @ihrb.bsky.social buff.ly/ILuufnu

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Greenpeace has vowed to appeal after being hit with a $660m damages ruling. The case raises urgent concerns about SLAPP lawsuits being used to silence climate defenders.

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“This will make a difference to hard-pressed Canadians,” said Carney. buff.ly/TZN1e36

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"We don’t need to wait for COP to start implementing," said COP30 CEO Ana Toni. She stressed the importance of action by businesses and local governments throughout the year. buff.ly/xIp2MDr

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Collie’s future lies in economic diversification. The A$700 million in investment will also support revitalising the town’s main street and tourism sector. @ihrb.bsky.social buff.ly/akcs8jq

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NEW: 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 silence campaigners

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Carney’s first move as PM: cancel the carbon tax at the gas pump and for heating oil. But industrial polluters will still face charges for their emissions. buff.ly/Sigi2G8

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Comment: Agriculture drives up to 80% of tropical deforestation worldwide. Without addressing food production and consumption patterns, protecting forests alone won’t be enough to meet climate goals. buff.ly/dTyZLry

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Poor governance and conflict make it harder for fragile states to cope with floods, droughts, and storms — creating a vicious cycle of vulnerability. buff.ly/oq4RjCc

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"There is simply no way to meet the goals of the #ParisAgreement without dramatic reductions in emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land use." Read more via @climatechangenews.com: www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/20/f... #FoodSystems #ClimateAction #COP30

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Collie’s transition plan underscores that local involvement is key. Community-led planning has helped secure funding and political backing. @ihrb.bsky.social buff.ly/rntlV0m

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Many thanks to @climatechangenews.com & @meganrowling.bsky.social for publishing my story on the #JustTransition underway in Collie, #WesternAustralia - a promising example of how #coal town can thrive in global transition to #NetZero🙏 @ihrb.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/19/t...

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Mark Carney, Canada's new prime minister, just scrapped the national carbon tax on consumers. His plan? Let industrial polluters shoulder the burden instead. buff.ly/55SJvTe

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Comment: Food systems are central to the climate crisis – responsible for ~30% of emissions and the leading cause of deforestation. Ignoring this is a missed opportunity for real climate action.

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COP30 CEO Toni emphasized that change needs to happen at all levels – from subnational governments to business and finance – not just through national climate ministries.

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Comment: Despite making the Amazon the stage for this year’s UN climate summit, Brazil has stayed silent on the food system crisis, the top driver of its deforestation

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Poorly managed coal closures elsewhere have left communities behind. Collie’s collaborative model could offer a blueprint for other coal towns worldwide. @ihrb.bsky.social

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Carney’s reversal on the carbon tax marks a major shift from his earlier stance. In 2021, he called carbon pricing a “cornerstone” of effective climate policy.

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Between 2014 and 2021, extremely fragile states received just $2 per person in multilateral climate finance — compared to $162 for non-fragile states. buff.ly/VeEQXyQ

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NEW: Canada’s new leader culls carbon tax seen as burden on voters Mark Carney – who has a track record on climate action as a central banker and UN envoy – ends levy and promotes green incentives for the public, with industrial emitters expected to do the heavy lifting

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Researchers warn that climate models predict even more dangerous rainfall patterns in Southern Africa’s future. buff.ly/DhyQuJe

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NEW: “Not silver bullets”: COP30 CEO downplays impact of yearly climate summits Ana Toni stressed the importance of year-round action by business, subnational government and finance, energy, transport and agriculture ministries

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The mining town of Collie offers a promising example of how to survive – and even thrive – amid the global transition to net-zero emissions

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More than half of the world’s 25 most climate-vulnerable countries are affected by conflict or high humanitarian need - yet they receive a fraction of climate funding. buff.ly/qrKcDAz

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Scope 3 is the hardest to measure and address — it includes everything from business travel to financial investments to product disposal. It's the largest emissions source for many firms. buff.ly/bMHq9s5

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With US backing secured, TotalEnergies’ controversial Mozambique project could reshape Africa’s energy landscape — but at a steep environmental and human cost. buff.ly/9Kc6tnA

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, launched in 2001, defined the 3 “scopes” of emissions. Scope 1 = direct emissions. Scope 2 = purchased energy emissions. Scope 3 = supply chain and product life cycle emissions. buff.ly/bMHq9s5

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“Hundreds of millions of the world’s most climate vulnerable remain left behind by climate finance,” said the new fragile states alliance.

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Countries ravaged by war and high levels of humanitarian needs are banding together to demand the world helps them access the funds they need to respond to climate shocks, urging Brazil to make the issue a priority at COP30. Me for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/03/18/f...

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A dozen conflict-affected countries are uniting to demand better climate funding at COP30. Their message: fragile states bear the brunt of climate change but remain underfunded.

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“Climate whiplash” in East Africa is fueling water shortages, food insecurity, and power disruptions. Cities like Nairobi must prepare for worsening extremes. buff.ly/DhyQuJe

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Most businesses disclose their direct (Scope 1) and indirect energy-related (Scope 2) emissions. But only 15% report Scope 3 emissions — those from supply chains and product use. buff.ly/bMHq9s5

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At COP21 in Paris, 150 leaders spoke at the start of the summit, helping deliver the landmark Paris Agreement. Fewer leaders usually show up when speeches happen mid-summit. buff.ly/XypUw7D

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