And here's Carbon Brief's Q&A about Sunak's net-zero u-turns announced in that 20 Sept speech It now looks likely as if the ongoing legal actions by Good Law Project and Chris Packham will be the only way to force this analysis out of the govt carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-wh…

UK new houses are “rubbish” - poorly built, nightmare for buyers but great for profits of construction industry that provide at least 10pc of Tory party donations. How did this happen? My colleague ⁦Olly Wainwright⁩ finds horror stories are common theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

UK govt says new North Sea licenses wld boost energy security – but at most they'd raise supply by 18TWh/yr Yet UK govt also "cut the green crap" since 2013 – blocking onshore wind, ending solar support, failing to insulate homes etc – raising gas demand by 73TWh/yr

The result is that animal husbandry (Veeteelt) gets most of the subsidies and causes most of the problems but still provides the lowest net income compared to horticulture (Tuinbouw) and arable farming (Akkerbouw). Let's switch from animal husbandry to more profitable land use!

Eight years ago, the world united to adopt the #ParisAgreement to address the climate crisis, but our task isn't finished🌍 This year at COP28 the #GlobalStocktake will be an opportunity to accelerate our efforts at a pace and scale not seen before and is a chance for our

Ever wondered what your pension gets up to when you’re not looking?​ Meet Oblivia Coalmine 🔥​ #FrackingHell

1. A quick (and selective) thread on food and climate change on day 1 of #COP28 #COP28UAE here in Dubai. There are several really important developments to celebrate; a few important caveats and things to watch out for; and a lot of work still to do.

Just published, our new report of the Independent High Level Expert group on Climate Finance: COP28 report warns Paris Agreement goals are at risk without accelerated investment in developing countries lse.ac.uk/granthaminstit…

The first Global Stocktake is unequivocal: we are not on course to meet the objectives of the #ParisAgreement To get back on track, we need to urgently scale up climate finance to help emerging and vulnerable countries transition and adapt. 1/5

#COP28 Update from World Resources Institute 's Stientje v Veldhoven 🌍 As discussions unfold, shaping the future of people, nature, and #climate, an agreement on loss and damage sets the stage for crucial talks. Stay tuned for updates on solutions and decisions during this critical event. 🌿💬

...Does the COP get redesigned for this new purpose to support implementation? Does it stay as a multilateral negotiating process? Or do you bring both of these together in a new way that honestly, cannot be what we have now. What do you think? [5/5]

Today I listened to a fascinating Yale Program on Climate Change Communication webinar on "deep canvassing" — a form of persuasion based on not just personalizing an issue, but really listening to your interlocutor and validating all the ways they *want* to do the right thing. This slide👇blew my mind. 1/

I just endorsed the campaign for a #FossilFuelTreaty — calling for a new international mechanism to manage a global just transition. Join me and thousands of others here: fossilfueltreaty.org

Want to know why cities are getting so much attention at #COP28? Rogier van den Berg, Global Director of WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, breaks down why this is a pivotal moment for urban climate action.

Global poverty is commonly measured by counting the number of people whose consumption falls below a given threshold. This approach overlooks an enormous component of people’s economic well-being: public goods. 🧵

Furthermore, we know we could do it with technologies we already have that keep following the learning curve they've shown they are following for decades. This is not "pie in the sky" but "business as usual". Renewable energy could take us all the way. x.com/AukeHoekstra/s…

Rice and wheat, two of the most crucial food staples worldwide, have experienced a significant decline in nutritional quality over the past 50 years. The essential mineral concentration in rice has decreased by 36%, while in wheat, it has dropped by 57%. At the same time,

Now that the #LossAndDamage fund has been set in motion, what comes next for this crucial pillar of climate action? WRI's Nate Warszawski at #COP28 breaks it down. Learn more: bit.ly/3GyXueW

Colombia joins international alliance calling for treaty to end use of fossil fuels theguardian.com/environment/20…

Download the full report, including recommendations and resources for taking action drawdown.org/publications/s…