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Oxford's student voices at COP29
The University of Oxford highlights students participating in COP29, including Smith School DPhil candidates Benjamin Attia and Natasha Lutz.
Shell Wins Appeal Against Landmark Carbon-Emissions Ruling
Dr Thom Wetzer was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on Shell's court victory, which overturned a ruling that required its emissions to reduce by 45%. He told the paper that the win might be a "Pyrrhic victory that merely delays the inevitable."
Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts
Dr Thom Wetzer told The Guardian that a court ruling in Shell's favour has led the door "wide open" for future litigations. "Companies should act in anticipation of this norm being enforceable or face significant legal risk," he said.
‘Decarbonisation is a marathon — it will continue, despite supportive or obstructive US Presidents’
The Economic Times interviews Sam Fankhauser at COP29, in a wide-ranging discussion touching on renewable energy, climate change policy, and current affairs.
Nature Funding Falls Short At COP16. Now What?
Forbes highlights recent research from Nathalie Seddon on the impact of nature-based solutions on jobs and resilience of local communities as well as on climate and biodiversity targets.
Oxford University academics call for ambitious actions at UN Climate Change Conference COP29
As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Oxford Smith School academics will be on the ground contributing their insights and expertise to help ensure the negotiations are grounded in the latest science and research.
Why the world needs a carbon removal budget, not just a carbon budget
Ben Caldecott and Injy Johnstone outline the concept of a global 'carbon removal budget' in this guest post for the World Economic Forum.
Energy transition well underway despite interest rate setbacks
A new report from the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group investigates the impact of rising interest rates on renewable energy and concludes that the energy transition continues at pace.
EU-Klimadienst sieht Erderwärmung schon 2024 über 1,5 Grad
This year looks set to be the warmest on record, according to the Copernicus Institute. Dr Steve Smith explained that, while the 1.5 degree target has significant symbolic value, it is not clearly defined.
Climate policy monitor reveals net zero regulations surge globally but implementation gap remains
A new study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning – or not – to climate goals.
Labour has bet big on green industrial policy. But there may be there cheaper ways to net zero
Professor Sam Fankhauser and Anupama Sen analysed the U.K. Government's budget for The Conversation. "By relaxing the rules, chancellor Rachel Reeves has opened the door for additional capital spending, much of which has been earmarked for low-carbon investment," they wrote.
US election: Trump is threatening to turn back the tide on America’s environmental laws and reverse climate progress
"The policy proposals outlined by Donald Trump and the thinktanks advising his campaign would turn back the tide on America’s bedrock environmental laws," warns Stephen Lezak in an article for The Conversation.