Long‑hidden methane leak in Darwin raises fresh doubts over Australia’s climate action
The incident adds to serious doubts about whether Australia can meet its commitment to reduce emissions of methane, a highly potent greenhouse gas.
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6 reasons 2023 could be a very good year for climate action
Has climate action bogged down? Hardly. Nations are redoubling their efforts in visible and less visible ways.
Glasgow Climate Pact: what happened at COP26 and what it means for the world – podcast
Experts from around the world react to the COP26 Glasgow climate summit. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry
Most dairy farmers surveyed said they faced major challenges, including rising costs, drought and floods. Long working hours and low incomes created mental strain for 69% of farmers or their families.
COP28 begins: 4 issues that will determine if the UN climate summit is a success, from methane to money
A veteran of UN climate talks lays out the top themes and their sticking points, including concerns about the host country’s oil interests.
China’s climate change record: Beijing tends to meet its targets, but sets the bar too low
China has a tendency to underpromise so it can overdeliver.
Methane emissions are the low‑hanging fruit of the climate transition
If the fossil fuel industry tackles the methane leaks it generates before 2030, this could reduce global warming by 0.2°C by 2100.
Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal – South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen
Large-scale gas development could leave investors unable to recoup their money, because of a global shift towards renewables and green hydrogen.
How soil could help us reach climate targets
From Paris in 2015 to Belem in Brazil in 2025, soil is slowly becoming part of climate policy but more can be done.
COP27 will be remembered as a failure – here’s what went wrong
The agreed loss and damage fund was a breakthrough in an otherwise inconclusive conference.
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