World Bank’s baby steps – Climate Weekly

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Weather-watchers warn against Elon Musk’s Twitter changes

Elon Musk is charging for automated tweets, making it harder for authorities to warn of extreme weather events Elon Musk’s changes to Twitter will hinder the US government’s ability to…

Developing countries call for new government funds for World Bank

Developing nations have called for a capital increase for the World Bank, while rich nations want to stick to accounting tweaks. A broad group of low and middle-income countries has…

World Bank committee and US urge climate finance reforms

At the World Bank’s spring meeting, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called for the adoption of a reform that would free up funds for climate lending. The World Bank’s steering…

Europe’s green hydrogen rush in Africa risks energy ‘cannibalisation’

The EU signed green hydrogen agreements with Egypt, Kazakhstan, Morocco and Namibia to supply the bloc with the gas ahead of its 2030 goals. Europe’s green hydrogen plans have set…

Green skills to pay the bills

Duvha power station, located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is scheduled to be decommissioned between 2031 and 2034. (Photo: Ashraf Hendricks) Viewed from the conference centres of Cops, the Just Energy…

What’s at stake for climate at the World Bank’s spring meeting?

The World Bank controls tens of billions of dollars which can make a real difference in the fight against climate change. A coalition of nations is pushing for green reforms.…

Never mind on that whole “climate” thing…

Amazon to change venue name to Climate Fudge Arena Given their push to have fossil-fuel powered energy for their Oregon data center and therefore taking a major step back from their climate goals, Amazon…

Many plans for green infrastructure risk leaving vulnerable people out

If you’ve noticed more lush medians and plant-covered roofs in cities, it’s not your imagination. Incorporating more natural elements in urban landscapes is a growing management solution for the planet’s…

It’s possible to reach net-zero carbon emissions. Here’s how

Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez saw the future of energy on a broiling-hot day last September. An email alert hit her inbox from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company. “Extreme heat straining the…