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Changing temperatures across the globe are shifting the seasons and the crops that farmers can grow
Marathon negotiations end with split on phasing out coal and ending fossil fuel subsidies
Ministers aim to kickstart fledgling industry as part of 2050 zero emissions target
Scientists say shifting pattern of jet stream and global warming are key drivers
Mixed results at LNG plant complicate high-stakes battle to prove viability of technology
Rewetting drained land could be more sustainable than using it to grow crops
FT analysis of national records in 222 locations shows most have been for highs rather than lows
Plus, who should pay for ESG ratings, fossil fuel companies’ undisclosed gifts to Oxford, and Japan moves to mandate climate risk disclosure
Better models are crucial to keeping a lid on costs in the longer term
Cremations have a larger carbon footprint than burials and have additional environmental costs
The prime minister’s surprise declaration is forcing Japan to rethink its energy strategy
Plus, what to look for this US earnings season and which Olympics was the most sustainable?
Cities are ill-prepared to handle weather events exacerbated by global warming, say activists
Rome and Washington seek to bridge gap between rich and poor at G20 environment meeting
Canberra says proposal poses reputational risk for UN body but faces criticism over climate damage
Carmaker inks third such agreement for the metal used in its batteries from groups that produce ‘sustainable’ metal
Sweeping reforms promise to transform the US into a net zero pioneer
Church group objects to TCFD proposals, green investors mimic Buffett and Olympics expose Japan’s ESG flaws
Several ideas have emerged in recent weeks that aim to lower carbon emissions associated with imports
National day celebrations spark controversy among firefighters
Industry pressed to show more urgency in making its underwriting policies greener
America’s climate tsar says Biden administration will ‘consult’ on a potential carbon border tax
Energy major says court unfairly singled it out in decision to impose more stringent carbon target
Plus, the president won’t back down, Europe is going after methane next, and petroleum demand is softening
Paltry pandemic recovery spending on clean-energy measures leaves net zero goals way out of reach, agency warns
US regulator to release new vehicle rules ‘in weeks’ with crackdown on methane emissions to follow
UK and Brazilian study finds 2.5bn trees in the biome perished during another recent extreme dry spell
Climate change is prompting a revitalisation of the country’s rail sector
Groups including Siemens Gamesa and Vestas say goals will be missed without increased turbine use
US president is avoiding a one-size-fits-all carbon tax in favour of supply-side investment and regulation
Future of fossil fuel industry will be heavily debated ahead of September’s elections
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