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.
Russia new 2020 target could see emissions rise by 30%
Lack of clarity over status of carbon sinks in new emissions plan makes observers suspicious of Moscow’s true climate change ambitions
Climate debate cut from England & Wales curriculum for children up to 14
New draft guidelines for England & Wales curriculum criticised by scientists for ‘abdicating duty to future generations’
EU emission limits could save car owners’ money
Research from Cambridge Econometrics says new EU regulations on light-duty vehicles will create jobs, save car owners money and lower Co2 emissions
Climate change “greening” the Arctic
NASA funded study finds conditions resemble those found 4-6 degrees of latitude further south just 30 years ago as region warms
Formula One: the petrolheads driving the green economy
Mercedes team tells RTCC their experience in F1 is translating into more efficient electric road cars
Canada’s First Nations lead battle against Alberta tar sands
Leader of Canada’s Indigenous peoples arrives in Europe to stop the tar sands industry which he says is destroying their way of life
Gary Neville: teamwork key to UK scoring climate goals
England coach speaks to RTCC about taking responsibility for energy use, UK wind politics and why he’s hopeful for green sector
Global temperatures ‘highest in 4000 years’
RTCC’s morning round-up of the top climate change and green economy stories from around the world
Dramatic ice melt predicted in Canadian Arctic
One fifth of Canada’s Arctic Archipelago glaciers could melt by 2100, causing a sea level rise of 3.5cm, according to new research from ice2sea
Figueres: time for women to shine in climate challenge
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres argues that progress to a low carbon growth model can only take place if women are empowered to contribute
Soaring CO2 level reports should be treated ‘with caution’
Reports of dramatic rises in levels of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in atmosphere should be treated with caution, a leading climate scientist tells RTCC
UNFCCC review offers opportunity to boost climate ambition
Joy Hyvarinen from Field explains why scientific integrity, transparency and consideration of human security should underpin forthcoming UN climate talks review
Paul McCartney backs Climate Week 2013
RTCC’s morning round-up of the top climate change and green economy stories from around the world
Bangladesh, India & China at ‘high risk’ from natural disasters
Leading emerging markets lack resilience to cope with natural disasters and extreme weather events according to risk analysts Maplecroft
Climate deal in 2015 would ‘honour memory’ of Chavez
Venezuela’s lead climate negotiator Claudia Salerno tells RTCC recently deceased President wanted ambitious and fair treaty
Will Arctic oil and gas ever be commercially viable?
Future of pristine environment rests on the price of gas and oil as opposed to climate change and pollution concerns
Energy shortages depriving one billion from healthcare access
Report from NGO Practical Action calls for investment in small-scale renewables and off-grid technologies to be increased
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez on climate change
Read Chavez’s 15-minute speech at the Copenhagen climate conference in 2009, where he blamed ‘imperial dictatorship’ for the state of the planet
Ferrari and McLaren launch electric hybrid supercars
Carmakers tip hat to low carbon future with launch of supercars incorporating hybrid technology
10 Downing St wins green building award
Britain’s Prime Minister’s praised for energy efficiency improvements by BREEAM ratings system