Climate Change | The Third Pole

Declare climate emergency, say scientists
December 06, 2019
Putting together the many climate studies published in 2019, scientists tell the UN the world is very close to tipping points
Rich countries refuse to pay for green projects in poor nations
December 06, 2019
Developing countries that reduced greenhouse emissions are told that the certificates they had received in return are now worthless paper
Two cheers for Pakistan’s electric vehicle policy
December 04, 2019
The new policy is ambitious, but will need lots of money, and there are worries about entrenched lobbyists
Can Chinese aid go green?

Belt and Road
December 03, 2019
An initiative in China is rethinking the way that China invests in Asia, helping to expand China’s investment in the renewable sector, writes Feng Hao
No appetite to pay to stop global warming
December 02, 2019
As the annual UN climate summit opens in Madrid, who will pay how much for greenhouse gas emissions remains the main stumbling block, leaving developing countries without resources
Women conquer climate emergency in Marathwada
November 25, 2019
More and more women in this climate-hit region of Maharashtra are feeding their families and making money through diversified organic agriculture