World’s largest carbon projects unlikely to deliver emissions cuts despite reforms
So far, carbon markets have not led to a promised decrease in planet-heating emissions - and efforts to tighten standards
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Pará’s Amazon forest carbon deal in doubt as prosecutors move to block it
The Brazilian state’s contract with foreign governments and businesses has run into trouble over concerns it was premature and agreed
Megan Rowling
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Women aren’t 14 times more likely to die in disasters – inequality is the real killer
Women often do face bigger climate risks but not because they are inherently more vulnerable - they are held back
Megan Rowling
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Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action
Experts say that despite dismissing the lawsuit, the ruling sets a precedent by confirming that climate science can establish legal
Megan Rowling
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Europe’s lithium rush leaves mineral-rich communities in the dark
Local residents are seeking more information and want stronger guarantees that mining won’t harm the nature on which their incomes
Megan Rowling
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Climate justice is vital for global security
If governments step back from their commitments to tackle climate change, the world will see population displacement, political unrest and
Megan Rowling
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Asia’s fossil-free future demands real transformation – not a false transition
As it meets this week, the Asian Development Bank should stop supporting fossil gas as a "bridge" fuel and back
Megan Rowling
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Beyond anxiety: Teens’ mental health suffers on Africa’s climate frontlines
As climate change impacts take a heavy toll on young people's wellbeing in poor rural areas, how can policymakers help
Megan Rowling
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UN, Germany say tackling climate crisis is path to economic and national security
Top diplomats urge governments gathered at conferences in Berlin to seize the opportunities offered by a green transition to shore
Megan Rowling
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Food systems are the missing ingredient from the COP30 menu
Despite making the Amazon the stage for this year's UN climate summit, Brazil has stayed silent on the food system
