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Climate justice & climate delay
Ahead of the crucial Glasgow climate meeting, emerging economies are opposing joint action towards a net zero world by 2050. But in the wake of new research, their framing of climate justice is no longer tenable. By Anthony Burke.
Climate vulnerables’ manifesto for COP26
The civil society climate movement and climate vulnerable states are at odds over whether the Glasgow meeting of the Paris Agreement should be postponed. As the time left to act runs out, we highlight the creative demands put to COP26 by climate vulnerable countries.
Sliding towards extinction?
The draft 2030 global biodiversity plan has been released, but will falter if it fails to tackle dominant worldviews which equate continuous economic growth with human well-being. By Michelle Lim.
High hopes and hot air
The Leaders Climate Summit offered a rare spark of hope. However, writes Anthony Burke, without new mechanisms the Paris Agreement might still fail.
China’s 2060 greenhouse pledge
Beijing’s target falls well short of the dramatic and globally organised action needed to stop dangerous climate change. By Anthony Burke.
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