Megan Darby, Author at Renew Economy

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Policy & Planning

UK unveils 2050 net zero carbon target, in a first for a major economy
UK becomes first major economy to legislate an end date for its contribution to global warming.
Megan Darby

Jun 13, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia head of UN climate fund resigns, board meeting collapses
In a dramatic conclusion to a meeting that failed to approve any finance for the developing world, Howard Bamsey announced his exit from the Green Climate Fund.
Megan Darby

Jul 6, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Job of ending coal in Germany handed to 31-member committee
Commission will set phase-out timeline for coal, but greens warn it may be too weak to salvage Germany’s reputation as a climate leader.
Megan Darby

Jun 7, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

Spain, Italy leadership changes raise hopes for EU climate ambition
Climate hawk Teresa Ribera gets a leading role in Pedro Sánchez’ government, while Giuseppe Conte promises to speed up Italy’s decarbonisation.
Megan Darby

Jun 6, 2018

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Coal

Coal India report finds renewables will ‘substantially decrease’ coal demand
The falling cost of solar power and batteries is having a “significant impact” on the coal sector, says India’s national coal company.
Megan Darby

Feb 26, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

11 takeaways from the draft UN report on a 1.5C global warming limit
UN draft report says missing 1.5C warming target will multiply hunger, migration and conflict, but staying under will require unprecedented global cooperation.
Megan Darby

Feb 14, 2018

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Coal

Chile declares start of coal power phase-out
President Michelle Bachelet says Chile will not build new coal plants without carbon capture and begin talks to replace existing capacity with cleaner sources.
Megan Darby

Feb 2, 2018

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