News and analysis on carbon and fossil fuel divestment
May 2026
The BHP files
Australian taxpayers subsidise Big Mining’s use of fossil fuel to the tune of $4bn a year. It’s a strange way to tackle emissions
Adam Morton
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutions that could have a global impact
‘Climate solutions will bring down bills and restore nature’: green issues and May elections
As Reform vows to block solar and windfarms, energy leaders say renewables offer most secure future, insulating UK from hostile forces
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutions
April 2026
‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits
The Guardian view on the UAE quitting Opec: whatever importers pay, the price of fossil fuels is too high
Editorial: The world must accelerate the shift to renewables, regardless of the economic effects of Abu Dhabi’s decision
‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told
Singing activists disrupt NatWest meeting over ‘climate backtracking’
NatWest faces AGM showdown over ‘climate backtracking’
March 2026
Nils Pratley on finance
Rachel Reeves should scrap the North Sea windfall tax now
Nils Pratley
The UK should optimise North Sea oil and gas production while it transfers to renewables and nuclear developments
February 2026
Change by degrees
Unleash your super power: how to prevent your retirement savings from funding fossil fuels
It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment
January 2026
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows
December 2025
The Guardian view on solar geoengineering: Africa has a point about this risky technology
Editorial: Sun-dimming risks putting the planet’s thermostat under Donald Trump’s control. Better to adopt the precautionary principle with high-stakes science
November 2025
Compromises, voluntary measures and no mention of fossil fuels: key points from Cop30 deal
Miliband urges Cop30 to find ‘creative’ routes to roadmap on phasing out fossil fuel
Thousands hit streets of Belém to call for action during crucial Cop30 summit
Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities
October 2025
Oil firm TotalEnergies made misleading green statements, court rules
No major banks have yet committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal, research finds
Southern frontlines: Latin America and the Caribbean
Can Colombia embrace clean energy without damaging the Amazon?
Richard Tice has 15-year record of supporting ‘net stupid zero’ initiatives
