Revealed: UK ‘double counting’ £500m of aid for war-torn countries as climate finance

Published on April 25, 2024

The UK government has reclassified nearly £500m of aid for war-torn and impoverished countries as “climate finance”, in a bid to meet its international commitments under the Paris Agreement.

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Sumatran community relies on fragile rainwater reserves amid severe dry season

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Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’

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David Stile knew his air conditioner wasn’t long for this world. It was already 24 years old — ancient for an AC — and he wanted to replace it before it broke. The project would come with hassle and expense, but in it Stile also saw an opportunity. He could switch over to a heat pump. That way, he’d get a new AC and…