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.
Minister says Russia climate doctrine could cover meteorites
Minister tells Olga Dobrovidova country’s climate doctrine should include focus on risks and challenges posed by meteorites and asteroids
Ecuador finalising OPEC oil tax plans
OPEC asked to consider a tax on oil exports that will be used to finance Green Climate Fund
UN launches new climate technology network
Industrial scale transfers of low-carbon technologies to developing world a step closer after UNEP wins bid to host Climate Technology Centre and Network
Black carbon blamed for 30% of Nepal glacier melt
Researchers suspect soot from fires in India and China ‘probably’ responsible for a third of glacial retreat in Himalaya
New York could be as hot as Bahrain by 2200
Working output could be reduced by 20% in USA if high end predictions of global warming become reality
India and Nepal face struggle over water resources
Water scarcity in the world’s ‘third pole’ could be exacerbated by climate change
Putin’s new climate taskforce debates Russian policy options
Interministerial working group on climate change holds first meeting in sign Kremlin may be planning new push on climate change
Afghanistan faces twin threats of war and climate change
Droughts and land degradation exacerbated by climate change could further destabilise the country, an Afghan government official tells RTCC
Pablo Solon: we need a new strategy at UN climate change talks
Former Bolivian Ambassador to United Nations calls for a discussion on how campaigners can be more effective at global negotiations
China’s emissions won’t peak above EU levels, says official
RTCC’s morning briefing on the day’s top climate change & green economy stories
Climate change linked to 2011 East Africa drought
UK Met Office report suggests human influence affected rainy seasons in East Africa ahead of catastrophic drought
Australia’s coal industry ‘making billions’ from carbon tax
Coal fired power stations appear to be making huge profits from Australia’s new carbon tax, while passing costs to consumers
John Kerry makes veiled Keystone warning in first address
RTCC’s morning briefing on the day’s top climate change & green economy stories
VIDEO: What next for EU emissions trading?
Emissions trading roundup & interviews with MEPs from EU Policy Broadcaster viEUws
UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar
Nigeria could save US$1.4 billion a year and avoid using 17.3 million barrels of crude oil if it used modern off-grid lighting solutions
Climate adaptation lessons from Philippines’ typhoon pain
Leonard Doyle from the International Organization for Migration explains how countries can prepare for future extreme weather events
UK green growth at risk warn manufacturers
RTCC’s morning briefing on the day’s top climate change & green economy stories
India’s climate change laws
What is Dr Manmohan Singh’s government doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
New York plans to boost electric car charger numbers
Mayor Mike Bloomberg reveals plans for a fifth of new parking slots in the city to have battery chargers – perfect for a Tesla Model S
David Cameron: green growth is the future
British Prime Minister tells Mumbai audience major economies must back low carbon agenda