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.
Frustration grows at New Zealand’s climate change ‘coma’
Weak emissions trading scheme and plans for oil and gas drilling raise questions over country’s climate strategy
Thousands stranded as heavy monsoon rains hit Pakistan
Morning summary: above-normal monsoon rains in Punjab’s northeastern districts have taken weather experts by surprise
Australia’s climate change laws
Globe International analysis reveals what steps Australia is taking to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate
Interpol warns of criminal focus on $176 billion carbon market
Crime agency says lack of oversight and transparency threaten the environmental integrity of the world’s carbon markets
Finland scientists turn dead wood into cheap biofuels
Researchers say they have found how to produce biofuel cheaply using pressurised fluidised bed gasification technology
Rate of climate change ‘fastest in 55 million years’
Scientists from Stanford University believe annual temperatures over North America, Europe and East Asia could rise 2-4 degrees C by 2065
Mexico President Pena Nieto poised to unveil energy plan
Morning summary: Country’s ambitious climate change laws under threat as Nieto seeks to attract more investment into oil industry
Climate change demands ‘new Manhattan project’
Former UK chief scientist Sir David King says solar energy has the potential to meet world’s needs, but calls for global reponse
Ed Davey dismisses fracking with pledge to expand UK renewables
UK energy and climate chief says government committed to clean energy, promising more support in energy bill
Figueres: China setting pace in climate change challenge
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres says the low carbon leadership of China’s government should be used an example worldwide
Subsea earthquakes link to global warming gas leaks
Researchers think vast quantities of the potent greenhouse gas methane can be released by underwater tremors
Arctic melt fears rise despite ‘Santa’s lake’ picture error
North Pole is still frozen say researchers, after erroneous pictures of a ‘lake’ appeared in news outlets, but melt could still break 2012 record
Fracking should take place in “desolate areas” says UK Lord
Morning summary: Former Conservative energy adviser says exploration for shale gas should take place in remote areas
US investors signal new interest in climate related risks
Shareholders in the US are showing growing concern about their investments in companies exposed to climate change-related risks
Is 1.5C warming target still within reach?
Climate Action Network and Climate Analytics study says rapid investment in biomass, energy efficiency and carbon capture technologies required
UN to open carbon market offices in Bogota and Manila
UN’s Clean Development Mechanism targets Columbia and Philippines as new regional bases in new drive to boost interest in carbon trading
Saudi Prince says oil markets are ‘in decline’
Billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal writes open letter to oil minister saying production is “in a clear and continuous decline”
Alaska forest fires ‘worst for 10,000 years’
Recent fires in the forests of Alaska have been the worst for 10,000 years – and they could happen elsewhere in this warming world researchers say
Marshall Islands demand “climate leadership” from Australia
Vice President says ‘big brothers’ Australia and New Zealand have vital role to play in taking political leadership on climate change
Obama questions Keystone XL pipeline job projections
Morning summary: US President Barack Obama tells the New York Times the 2000 jobs the pipeline would create are a ‘blip’