Carbon Brief’s May 1 DeBriefed: Nations pivot from fossil fuels, China’s clean‑tech surge, forest loss slows
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- Category: Environment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:28 UTC
- Sources: Carbon Brief
The Carbon Brief DeBriefed released on May 1, 2026 summarises recent climate developments, noting that multiple countries have outlined pathways to phase out fossil fuels while China’s investment in clean‑technology accelerates. A new analysis indicates a slowdown in global forest loss, though deforestation concerns persist. The briefing also highlights discussions from the Santa Marta summit and other policy updates.