Hello,

Hope you are well.

It's been a whirlwind of climate news lately, with some important changes and ongoing challenges. Beyond our 3 mains this week (see below), we had several worthwhile stories/reports coming in from other climate-pockets - that were difficult to ignore.

China, which is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases right now, appears to have not only cut new coal-fired power permits by a huge 83%, but also added clean energy capacity this year equivalent to the UK’s entire electricity output from last year and finished the world's largest pumped hydro plant. That’s promising progress!

But the climate impacts are still harsh. Bangladesh is grappling with its worst floods in decades, leaving 5 million people stranded. Meanwhile, Brazil is sending 1,500 firefighters to battle severe Amazon forest fires. In India, the National Disaster Management Authority has planned to keep a close watch on 189 high-risk glacial lakes to prevent potential disasters. While over in the US, survivors of climate disasters are pushing for an inquiry into big oil’s actions.

However, the most disappointing developments have come from the fossil players, amidst other reports. New reports have shown Shell’s non-profit backing of groups that oppose climate reforms & TotalEnergies running misleading ads about its sustainability. 

Stay Critical, 

Harish 

(Team OnePointFive)