Climate News: Professor Mark Howden explains government claims on emissions; Extreme heat brings on Taylor Swift concet tradgedy; Australia’s ominous fire season begins

Professor Mark Howden (pictured) from the Australian National University discusses the Australian Government's emissions claims - "Australia inches closer to emissions target";

"Global greenhouse gas emissions could fall in 2024 if clean tech trends continue";

"A trade war could kill the climate effort. But it doesn’t have to happen.";

"Taylor Swift’s Brazil concert was hammered by extreme heat. How to protect crowds at the next sweltering gig";

"Green growth or degrowth: what is the right way to tackle climate change?";

"Fire Season in Australia Starts, Early and Ominous";

"Church minister, 97, among more than 80 arrested in Newcastle port blockade";

"Newcastle port: more than 100 arrested after climate protesters continue blockade past agreed deadline";

"More than 80 protesters arrested for defying deadline in Newcastle port blockade";

"Climate adaptation funds are not reaching frontline communities: what needs to be done about it";

"EU climate chief: China must help fund rescue of poorer nations hit by disaster";

"To Escape the Heat in Dubai, Head to the Beach at Midnight";

"Australian super fund puts billions into backing Britain’s energy transition".

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