Climate Crisis

Four Indonesians take Swiss cement giant to court over climate
The four want damages reflecting Holcim’s contribution to the climate change that has made their life increasingly hard.
Published On 1 Feb 2023
Winter chill brings power outages and travel issues to US south
Winter weather has resulted in at least two deaths in the state of Texas and more than 1,600 flight cancellations.
Published On 31 Jan 2023
US states propose Colorado River cuts, California lone holdout
Authorities in US West are in talks to cut water use as Colorado River faces historically low levels amid drought.
Published On 31 Jan 2023
Germany pledges millions to help Brazil protect Amazon rainforest
German minister says Brazil’s new government offers ‘great chance’ to protect rainforest after widespread destruction.
Published On 30 Jan 2023

By launching $14bn in climate financing, Africa shows it is running out of patience for the West’s failed promises.

Climate-vulnerable nations demand ‘innovative ways’ to receive disaster funds, including debt relief.

Call for funding grows for diplomatically isolated Afghanistan, which is facing disasters because of climate change.

Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.

While a fund for poorer nations was established, ‘no progress’ was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.

Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.

Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.

Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.

While many have praised the government’s commitment to cut greenhouse emissions some remain wary.

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’.

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