Climate deal “falls short” as China and India block end to coal power - BBC News

Climate deal “falls short” as China and India block end to coal power – BBC News

World leaders and environmental experts have welcomed a UN climate deal that for the first time targets fossil fuel as the key driver of global warming. However many expressed disappointment with the agreement and warned that the world was still…

The Queen tells climate summit “act now for our children” - BBC News

The Queen tells climate summit “act now for our children” – BBC News

The Queen has urged world leaders at the COP26 climate summit in the UK to “achieve true statesmanship” and create a “safer, stabler future” for the planet. In a video message, she said many people hoped the “time for words…

Polluting nations lobby to weaken climate action - BBC News

Polluting nations lobby to weaken climate action – BBC News

Saudi Arabia, Australia and Japan are among a number of countries who have lobbied for changes to a report, which underlines the need to move away from fossil fuels. The lobbying was revealed in a leak of documents seen by…

Climate emergency report:  Chinese, US and Indian response - BBC News

Climate emergency report: Chinese, US and Indian response – BBC News

Nations around the world have been reacting to the landmark United Nations climate report that issued a “code red” warning to humanity. Experts agree that without big reductions in global carbon dioxide emissions the world cannot win the fight against…

Trump’s plan to expand Alaskan oil and gas drilling is blocked by President Biden - BBC News

Trump’s plan to expand Alaskan oil and gas drilling is blocked by President Biden – BBC News

Donald Trump’s highly controversial plan to expand the development of fossil fuel production in Alaska has been put on hold. President Biden is suspending oil and gas leases that were handed out in Alaska’s vast National Wildlife Refuge during the…

Glasgow climate change summit faces huge challenges - BBC News

Glasgow climate change summit faces huge challenges – BBC News

Glasgow is due to host the COP26 climate talks in 2021. It’s a crucial meeting on the future of the planet involving leaders from all over the world. Their aim is to agree on the latest coordinated round of measures…