The prize went to Ethiopian prime minster Abiy Ahmed for his work to end the long-running conflict with neighbouring Eritrea. Also in the running was Greta Thunberg, who has singlehandedly sparked a global movement for climate action. German trains get a boostIn a first in Europe, ratings agency S&P Global have responded to a government climate law by boosting the national rail provider. Rebellion, disruptionAround the world, Extinction Rebellion protesters have been on the streets for five days, demanding governments take serious climate action. Last week, environment ministers fell short of agreeing an outright increase of the EU’s 2030 climate target next year but there was consensus for an “update”.

Source: Ethiopian News October 11, 2019 13:18 UTC