Climate policies
Coverage of Climate policies in the Nexus archive.
- The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial
Europe is experiencing severe wildfires exacerbated by extreme heatwaves, with France and Spain reporting record land destruction and mass evacuations. A rare pyrocumulonimbus phenomenon has complicated firefighting efforts in southwest France, marking the first such occurrence in the region.
- French High Council on Climate warns of urgent need to 'scale up' climate policies
The French High Council on Climate has issued a warning about the urgent need to 'scale up' climate policies. Emergency blankets covering windows in Brest, France, illustrate the immediate response to extreme weather conditions.
- Octopus founder says climate policies must address energy costs
The founder of Octopus states that climate policies must address energy costs. These remarks are made ahead of a pivotal English by-election.
- France: 'We must consider the effect climate policies will have on the poorest'
France is emphasizing the need to assess how climate policies impact the poorest populations. François Gemenne highlights the importance of equitable and just strategies in addressing climate change.
- Australians will call ‘bullshit’ on green energy without clearer benefits, Rudd warns
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd warns that public support for green energy policies may wane if tangible benefits like lower prices, reliable energy, and job creation are not delivered. He criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's cuts to green industries, while Malcolm Turnbull noted some progress in the U.S. on climate initiatives.
- Group of Labour MPs proposes new policies to beat rightwing populism
A group of Labour MPs in the UK is proposing policies to counter rightwing populism, including a Swiss-style EU agreement, lower electricity prices, stronger climate policies, and reduced reliance on the US. Former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds advocates for reevaluating the UK-US alliance based on shared values.