Ed King
Ed previously worked as a Producer on BBC Radio 5 Live. He holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the London School of Oriental and African Studies, specialising in global energy and climate policy.
Germany and UK halt EU efforts to limit car pollution
Coalition of France, Poland and UK accused of backing Germany in attempt to water down new limits on CO2 emissions
EU 2020 climate targets branded ‘too easy’
As EU Environment Ministers meet in Luxembourg, critics believe a huge opportunity has been missed to do much more to tackle climate change
Analysis: world’s finance chiefs are taking aim at fossil fuels
Heavyweights of world finance have fired warning shots at the fossil fuel industry by calling for cutbacks in its subsidies
Ban Ki-moon summit set to decide fate of Green Climate Fund
Scheduled UN climate gathering of world leaders in 2014 appears to be best opportunity for countries to make significant pledges
Could China’s carbon emissions peak sooner than expected?
Comment: rapid economic changes in China offer the hope of falling global emissions, years ahead of schedule, making it much easier to achieve the 2°C target.
Arctic ice melt means more pirate and terrorist chases say UN climate hosts
Questions raised over Warsaw’s climate ambition as posts on UN summit website suggest economic benefits from ice-free Arctic
Salmond doubles Scottish climate justice fund to £6m
First Minister says Scotland’s government will ensure climate justice is a central pillar in the country’s policymaking process
Comment: look to cities for genuine low carbon progress
Home to 70% of humans, cities are on the frontline of the fight against global warming says ICLEI regional chief
Tropics set to face critical climate change within decade
Under a ‘business-as-usual’ scenario, the average climate system would be radically altered by 2047 says new study published in the journal Nature
EU closing in on 20% emissions reduction target
EU on course to hit 2020 carbon targets, but some individual states in danger of falling behind in renewables and efficiency sectors
Saudi efforts to weaken IPCC report in Stockholm exposed
Leading oil producer tried to dilute scientific conclusions during Stockholm meeting, questioning link between CO2 and warming
OECD chief: carbon price vital to address climate change
Head of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says concerted action from rich nations is urgent
UK outlines ambitious strategy for solar energy
Energy and climate minister Greg Barker says country is aiming for target of 20GW by 2020, but significant challenges lie ahead
Scots set to push climate justice agenda at landmark summit
Meeting to explore pathways to address climate change, but questions linger over country’s reliance on oil and gas revenues
Ocean acidfication impacts ‘worse than thought’ say scientists
New review agrees with the IPCC that the oceans are absorbing warming caused by carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
Sun must supply 10% of world’s energy by 2025
Sir David King and Richard Layard say planet meeting 10% of its total energy needs from solar power in under two decades
‘Science is not finished until it’s communicated’ – UK chief scientist
Sir Mark Walport tells Royal Society meeting that climate change experts need to learn how best to translate their findings for a wider audience
IPCC carbon budget sets countries tough challenge
For the first time UN scientists have set a limit on the amount of greenhouse gases that can be released – but is there a short-term alternative?
UK faces “deep cuts” to meet global emission budget
Ed Davey says country will have to face historical responsibility if global carbon budget is divided among nations
IPCC report offers a chance to pause – for thought and action
Those who question the seriousness of the threat which climate change presents have a very strange idea of the risks they think are acceptable