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Andrew Sparrow @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social · 6d

Theresa May says Badenoch's plan to get rid of Climate Change Act would be 'catastrophic mistake', @fionaharvey.bsky.social reports - www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jenrick’s ideas mostly ‘my thoughts repackaged’, says Badenoch – UK politics live

Tory leader also claims the party was close to bankruptcy when she took over last year

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 6d

Senior Tories dismayed at BADENOCH's 'catastrophic' vow to repeal Climate Change Act - @fionaharvey.bsky.social Helena HORTON @theguardian.com

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Senior Tories dismayed at Badenoch’s ‘catastrophic’ vow to repeal Climate Change Act

Theresa May, Alok Sharma, business and church leaders say plan would harm UK and not even Margaret Thatcher would have countenanced it

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 5d

This is a brilliant demolition of Kemi Badenoch's nonsense about the Climate Change Act by @fionaharvey.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

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Ed Matthew @edmatthew.bsky.social · 5d

My take on the decision by Kemi Badenoch to end the fight against the climate crisis and torpedo the U.K. economy and a great critique by @fionaharvey.bsky.social of the falsehoods set out in the Tory press release. This action by Badenoch is utterly shameful.

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.bsky.social · 5d

Kemi Badenoch wants pretend that her opposition to climate targets is based in facts, not culture war reasons.

She’ll need a better grasp of the facts, though – this is a comprehensive debunking from @fionaharvey.bsky.social:
https://bit.ly/4gT1l7G

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Michael Sheldon 🌎 @michaelsheldo.bsky.social · 5d

Well done @fionaharvey.bsky.social at The Guardian for fact checking and calling out the Badenoch bs.

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As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 5d

As Tories vow to scrap 'failed targets', how do their climate claims stack up? - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

We fact check Kemi Badenoch and her party after she promised to repeal Climate Change Act if they win power

www.theguardian.com

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Green Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 29d

Why is UK progress towards net zero so important if our contribution to global emissions is proportionally low?

In this clip from our latest podcast, @fionaharvey.bsky.social, environment editor @theguardian.com, outlines one of the key reasons.

Full ep 👉 buff.ly/CqHDbFQ

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Ashis Basu @ashis.bsky.social · 26d

A British civil servant’s revelatory account of negotiations to avert climate catastrophe @fionaharvey.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

The Climate Diplomat by Peter Betts review – the most important person you’ve never heard of

A British civil servant’s revelatory account of negotiations to avert climate catastrophe

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 17d

'Something is working': UN climate chief optimistic about green transition - #COP30 - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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‘Something is working’: UN climate chief optimistic about green transition

Exclusive: Simon Stiell believes economic benefits will compel countries to speed up climate action

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · 7d

Kemi BADENOCH vows to repeal Climate Change Act - @fionaharvey.bsky.social Helena HORTON @theguardian.com

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Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act

Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate

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Aletheia @aletheia2.bsky.social · 29d

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Between Moon Tides: hacking nature to save the saltmarsh sparrow documentary

On a quiet ribbon of saltmarsh in Rhode Island, septuagenarian Deirdre isn’t prepared to accept the loss of her beloved saltmarsh sparrow - the species is facing extinction before 2050 due to elevated...

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · Sep 7

Higher defence spending is pointless without climate aid, says UN chief - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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Higher defence spending is pointless without climate aid, says UN chief

Achim Steiner says cuts to development budget are shortsighted in an interconnected global economy

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hopes rise for green economy boom at Africa Climate Summit - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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Hopes rise for green economy boom at Africa Climate Summit

Renewables are thriving, with Africa breaking solar energy records – but action is needed to plug financing gap

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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 29d

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Hopes rise for green economy boom at Africa Climate Summit

Renewables are thriving, with Africa breaking solar energy records – but action is needed to plug financing gap

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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 29d

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EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows

Exclusive: Experts decry lack of nationally determined contributions in negotiating document with weeks to go before UN-set deadline

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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · 29d

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Higher defence spending is pointless without climate aid, says UN chief

Achim Steiner says cuts to development budget are shortsighted in an interconnected global economy

www.theguardian.com

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ECIU @eciu.net · Jul 19

‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian.
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ECIU @eciu.net · Jul 20

‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian.
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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · Jul 22

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says via @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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#ClimateActionNow #RenewableEnergy #Energytransition #Adaptation #Mitigation #LeadershipMatters

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World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says

António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · Jul 22

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels 'run out of road', UN chief says - @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says

António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels

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Leana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · Jul 23

As @fionaharvey.bsky.social writes, countries with a range of strong industries have more ability to change to a green economy, while countries like Russia, where the economy is heavily reliant on oil + gas, have a lot more to lose in switching from fossil fuels:

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‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?

The bulk of global greenhouse gas emissions come from countries that are not democratic, and many big oil and gas exporters are also authoritarian

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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey.bsky.social · Jul 22

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says www.theguardian.com/environment/...

World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says

António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · Jul 22

PBS News is not going anywhere.

We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air.

We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.

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Jérôme OLLIER @jeromeollier.bsky.social · Jul 17

Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy

Laurence Tubiana urges governments to consider levies on energy-hungry technology

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