Thursday 13th February 2025

Germany’s election sidelines climate, China’s coal expansion hits 10-year high, and JPMorgan’s CEO pushes for efficiency—while UK and India boost clean energy ties, Reform UK targets renewables, and record 2024 temperatures cast doubt on Paris Agreement targets.

Susan Gonzales
February 13, 2025

Climate change takes a back seat in Germany's 2025 election
- What the German party manifestos say on energy and climate change
Net-zero targets for the built world must start with transparency
Why climate change sometimes brings major winter storms
Is there any hope for Paris Agreement targets after 2024 record temperatures?
Why unilateral decarbonisation can pay for itself
JPMorgan CEO Dimon derides in-office work pushback, demands efficiency
China's 2024 coal power construction hits 10-year high

Britons face net zero 'flight tax' on summer holidays in 'forced' lifestyle changes ahead of carbon budget

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See you next tomorrow!

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Susan