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One year to the Tokyo Olympics… and an end to Japan’s coal finance?

Next summer's Olympic Games are at risk due to heatwaves and there’s one story Japan likely doesn’t want out there: the fact that it’s currently one of the world’s biggest supporters of coal.

Hey: Prime Minister Abe, Climate Leaders Don’t Fund Coal

The message in today’s Asian Financial Times is simple: climate leaders don’t fund coal.

Oz: Landmark Legal Ruling Rejects Coal Mine on Climate Grounds

"This landmark decision sends a clear message to the fossil fuel industry that it cannot continue to expand if we are serious about tackling climate change."

“Tell me Donald. Exactly how much is a human life being sold for?”

Two years into his Presidency, the fullblown cost of Donald Trump’s assault on human health, the environment and on science is becoming brutally and painfully clear.

The U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Is Drilling Us Towards Climate Disaster

A new study released today by Oil Change International and 17 partner organizations makes it clear that managing a rapid and equitable decline of U.S. fossil fuel production must be a core component of any comprehensive climate policy.

As the World Warms, King Coal Rules the UN Climate Talks

It is that time of year again, when the annual international UN climate negotiations take place. This year, the Conference of the Parties – or COP for short – is happening in Katowice, in Poland. It starts next week.

Senate Committee Pushes McNamee FERC Nomination Forward, Driven by Millions in Fossil Fuel Money

The 13 Senators who voted in the Committee to move McNamee’s nomination forward have taken a combined total of nearly $10 million from the fossil fuel industry – bought and paid for by an industry that accelerates the climate crisis and only cares about protecting their profits.

Killed by Coal: Journalist Dies in Clash Over Dirty Coal in Germany

Yesterday the brutal eviction by the authorities against activists trying to protect an ancient forest in Germany from being destroyed for coal mining ended in tragedy, with the loss of life of a young journalist, called Steffan.

Meet the New Prime Minister of Oz: He Loves Coal

A chaotic, back-stabbing and farcical week in Australian politics saw the socially conservative, Scott Morrison, become the new Prime Minister earlier today and Scott loves coal.

Trump’s Team “Edited” Report to Promote Coal, As New Data Reveals Huge Methane Leaks

Trump’s deep love of dirty coal, and his regulatory rollback of the fossil fuel industry, is having a greater impact on climate change than previously understood.