Rees-Mogg takes on business and energy
As predicted, Jacob Rees-Mogg is the new business secretary. But he also extra responsibility for energy.
Glasgow climate promises will be “just words on a page” without action – COP26 president
International pledges to tackle climate change made in Glasgow last year will “wither on the vine” without action, Alok Sharma, the COP26 president said today.
COP26: Oil and gas phase out group launched – but UK and Scotland aren’t in
The world’s first diplomatic initiative to keep oil and gas in the ground was launched today at the COP26 climate talks. But it did not get the support of the UK and Scottish governments.
COP26 headlines: 11/11/21
COP26 president, Alok Sharma, told a review session this morning there was “still a lot more work to be done”. He said ministers had to “dial up” their engagement if the talks were to finish on time at the end of tomorrow (12/11/21).
COP26: Fossil fuel phase out not included in draft text of climate talks
The first draft has been published of a text for the COP26 talks in Glasgow.
COP26 headlines: 6/11/2021
While the 300+ global climate rallies and marches grabbed the headlines, there was news on food, farming and nature from inside the COP26 climate talks.
COP26: “End of coal is in sight” – Alok Sharma
The COP26 president, Alok Sharma, declared this morning: “I do believe that the end of coal is in sight. I do believe that we are getting to a point we can consign coal power to history.”
COP26: Financiers are the new Swampys, says Alok Sharma
The president of the COP26 climate talks, Alok Sharma, likened financiers to the climate activist, Swampy.
COP26: “Time is running out for the climate” – opening session
The lights are flashing red on the climate dashboard, the president of COP26 said this morning at the opening of the climate talks in Glasgow.
COP26: Climate campaigners arrive in Glasgow as church bells mark call for action
Campaigners from across the world have arrived in Glasgow for the start of international climate talks tomorrow morning.
DRILL OR DROP? 