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Megan Rowling
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Editor at Climate Home News, based in Barcelona. Journalist dedicated to covering climate change, the green transition and inequity in all its many forms.
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There's evidence for hope in climate action.

In his new book, the WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change for a better future at speed and scale.

Read the book review by @climatechangenews.com's @meganrowling.bsky.social 👉 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/11/w...
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September 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Adaptation finance provided by developed countries is expected to drop due to aid spending cuts and may only reach $26bn in 2025 - far below a $40bn goal set at UN climate talks, warns report @oxfaminternational.bsky.social & @careclimatejustice.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/06/f...
Foreign aid cuts put adaptation finance pledge at risk, NGOs warn
Rich countries' support for resilience-boosting measures in developing nations may fall far short of their promise to double adaptation finance by this year, says a new report
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October 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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As climate change brings longer, hotter summers, Transport for London and Network Rail are racing to modernise the city’s 19th-century transport system
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September 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation

A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering “climate-positive growth” on the continent
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Second Africa Climate Summit seeks to jump hurdles to green industrialisation
A report on progress since the first summit in 2023 says financial, infrastructure and trade obstacles are hampering "climate-positive growth" on the continent
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September 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their vision of becoming a clean energy hub
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African leaders call for a bigger role in energy transition
African heads of state called for climate investments, as the continent grapples with slow progress towards their energy transition plans
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September 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The deadline is getting closer, and fewer than 30 countries have submitted new national climate plans — with major polluters still missing.
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UN climate chief issues rallying cry on national climate plans as deadline looms
Simon Stiell calls for "strong" climate targets to be submitted as soon as possible to ensure their inclusion in a critical UN progress report
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September 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Do you have original story ideas about the trends shaping supply chains for energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges? Get in touch with @climatechangenews.com ! More details of what we're looking for at the link below www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/01/c...
Climate Home News seeks pitches on energy transition minerals
Send us your pitches on the trends shaping energy transition minerals and how to address their sustainability challenges
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September 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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"Like many dysfunctional relationships, the UNFCCC and the IPCC need to talk more"
Read comment in @climatechangenews.com by Örjan Gustafsson and Svante Bodin at @bolincentre.bsky.social #Climate #ClimatChange #UN #IPCC #UNFCCC
August 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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#COP30 hotel fiasco - 129 countries have still not booked due to insane prices in Belem, most are developing countries

- "we cannot host a COP under conditions that exclude participation" says Panama's delegate

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COP bureau meeting ends in stalemate as Brazil insists Belém logistics can work
A UN survey showed a majority of nations had not yet booked hotels in Belém due to high costs, raising concerns about lower participation
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August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Can 3D printing help fix the world’s wasteful manufacturing system?
Does the future of green manufacturing lie in 3D printing?
Digital manufacturing is increasingly being used to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and enhance circularity of materials in the economy
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August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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NEW: EU’s record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks

As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/26/e...
EU's record wildfire emissions highlight threat to forest carbon sinks
As carbon emissions from forest fires spike in Europe, experts warn that wildfires pose a growing threat to national efforts to meet climate goals
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August 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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From houses to healthcare, 3D printing is reshaping industries. Could it also reshape the climate fight? buff.ly/iNd51gG
August 27, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Climate change is reshaping our world. We’re here to document it - but we need your support. buff.ly/Ax0XSJ5
August 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Nepal and China will share data on glacial lakes after a deadly outburst flood killed dozens in July. Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. Learn more:
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August 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Comment: Emissions in trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in a fair and inclusive way

✍ @laurencetubiana.bsky.social & Arunabha Ghosh
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Countries must deal with imported emissions in a fair way
Emissions from trade could add another source of multilateral tension unless they are dealt with in an inclusive way
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August 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives
Nepal and China agree to cooperate on glacial lake flooding, as warming hikes threat
After yet another devastating flood caused by glacier melt in the Himalayas, officials on both sides of the border will share information that could save lives After another devastating flood caused…
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August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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New data shows Africa imported enough solar panels last year to generate 15 GW of power. That’s up from 9 GW the year before: a 60% leap. buff.ly/rHfnfHA
African solar panel imports boom in boost for hopes of clean power
Africa's solar imports from China jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025, reaching an all-time high
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August 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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China, Korea and Russia move ahead of the West in the race to sell reactors overseas, as developing states back nuclear energy in a “new era of growth”

Why are so many emerging economies turning to Asian reactors? Read the full story here: buff.ly/QQvGY79
August 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order - Vivian Chime reports for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/20/e...
"Epic" effort needed to hit 2050 nuclear power target, experts say
Nuclear energy is back in favour as a low-emissions alternative to fossil fuels, but high costs and long build times make a goal to triple capacity by 2050 seem a tall order Nuclear energy is back in ...
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August 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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As Amazon nations meet in Colombia this week, coordinated leadership is needed to unlock the Amazon's full potential in the green economy, writes former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa.
Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy A new green economy for the Amazon
Amazon nations meeting in Colombia can bring unified, bold commitments to COP30 - and define a model that prioritises people and planet through long-term prosperity The Amazon region can be at the…
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August 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambition.

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COP30 president prepares for clash of views on how to respond to NDCs COP30 president prepares for clash on how to respond to NDCs
With most countries yet to submit new emissions-cutting plans due by the end of next month, Brazil will launch consultations on how to tackle an expected shortfall in ambitionWith most countries yet…
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August 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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UN talks on a global plastics pact have failed again, ending in a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear @mcivillini.bsky.social reports from Geneva for @climatechangenews.com www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/15/p...
Plastics treaty talks collapse without a deal after "chaotic" negotiations
UN talks ran into overtime and ended with a standoff over whether a treaty should include curbs on plastic production, with the way forward unclear
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August 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Extraordinary ending to failed UN talks on a global #plastics pact - the chair was basically bullied into closing the meeting by fossil fuel producers US and Kuwait. This means negotiations are adjourned with no way forward agreed. Business as usual wins the day. Such is the world in 2025.
August 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Is agreeing to stem the rising tide of plastic production a step too far for some (fossil fuel-producing) countries?

Diplomats are racing the clock to clinch a global plastics pact & rescue fraught talks from collapsing - @mcivillini.bsky.social is there

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Clock runs down on global plastics pact with no deal in sight
After two and a half years of talks, fierce divisions over whether to tackle plastic production as well as waste are holding back an agreement
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August 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Comment: Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal
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Governments are avoiding renewable energy goals - and it matters
Despite a pledge to triple global renewables capacity by 2030, national targets have barely increased in the past two years, leaving investors without a strong signal Despite a pledge to triple global...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM