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Brazilian president will take fossil fuel phase-out plan to G20 summit

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he is ready to fight for transition roadmap despite opposition from some states

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it may actually be the best result possible

While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talks

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Lula pushes fossil fuel 'roadmap' back to centre of Cop30

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has put his "roadmap" from fossil fuels back at the top of UN climate talks in Belem despite the failure of a bold bid to seal an early deal.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2025

Al Gore wonders if ‘bullying’ Trump prompted Bill Gates to backtrack on climate

Exclusive interview with ex-US vice-president at Cop30 also reveals his hope around much-maligned climate summit

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025

Cop can be torturous and tedious – but here’s why it’s worth paying attention

In this week’s newsletter: Critics have yet come up with an alternative that would truly bring all countries together to work to solve the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people

Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure

The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2025

From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river

Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainability

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster

Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

First Thing: Senate advances funding bill to end longest US government shutdown in history

Amended package must be passed by the house and signed by the president. Plus, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on why he’s not afraid of Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

The U.N. Has Been Holding Climate Conferences for 30 Years. Carbon Emissions Continue To Climb.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide and global temperatures are on the rise after 33 years of largely fruitless negotiations.

Reason · Nov 10, 2025