Politics remains the biggest obstacle to climate change actionNo leader in the developing world can pursue policies that threaten growthFragmented Europe risks paralysisParties built around the structure of last century are losing their relevanceGreen party gains should embolden the EU on climate changePressure increases on European institutions to take a global leadRenewable energy: Australia bets on a ‘water battery’Pumped hydro can generate electricity to offset irregular wind and solar power. But critics worry it is too expensiveFurther inaction on climate change is simply not an optionLeaders must come to the UN summit in September armed with solutions as well as speechesPollution: the race to clean up the shipping industryNew rules aim to reduce sulphur emissions from one of the world’s most polluting sectors but higher fuel prices are likely More from this SeriesTime to add in the true cost of climate inactionLetter from Chris Botsford and Iain Henderson, Hong KongCarmakers are recognising the climate imperativeLetter from Paul Meins, London, UK
Politics remains the biggest obstacle to climate change actionNo leader in the developing world can pursue policies that threaten growthFragmented Europe risks paralysisParties built around the structure of last century are losing their relevanceGreen party gains should embolden the EU on climate changePressure increases on European institutions to take a global leadRenewable energy: Australia bets on a ‘water battery’Pumped hydro can generate electricity to offset irregular wind and solar power. But critics worry it is too expensiveFurther inaction on climate change is simply not an optionLeaders must come to the UN summit in September armed with solutions as well as speechesPollution: the race to clean up the shipping industryNew rules aim to reduce sulphur emissions from one of the world’s most polluting sectors but higher fuel prices are likely More from this SeriesTime to add in the true cost of climate inactionLetter from Chris Botsford and Iain Henderson, Hong KongCarmakers are recognising the climate imperativeLetter from Paul Meins, London, UK