Good climate news this week
1. China will set another record for solar in 2024: 230 to 260GW, up from 217GW in 2023
2. UK promises 95% clean power by 2030
3. South Africa's high court says no to new coal
4. Italy plans mandatory insurance for climate risks
5. UK EV sales up 58% in November v last year, with 25% of new cars in UK electric and petrol and diesel car sales down 17.7% and 10%
6. Carrboro, North Carolina, launches US’s 1st-ever climate accountability lawsuit against Duke Energy
7. Barbados completes $125m debt swap for climate resilience
8. 16th Convention to Combat Desertification kicks off
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