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.
Global warming could see certain coral species flourish
University of Bonn report suggests warming seas may mean tiny marine creatures can help repair coral reefs damaged by climate change
Hedegaard: EU budget ‘major step’ in climate fight
EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard has hailed the EU 2014-2020 budget as ‘important’ for the fight against climate change
EU budget set at €960bn but climate commitment in balance
A target to allocate 20% of EU budget for climate action likely to remain but unclear if it will be backed up with actual spending
Climate change promises tough future for US farmers
US farms could be devastated by climate change, says a study by the country’s Department of Agriculture
Are earthworms accelerating climate change?
New study in Nature Climate Change reveals the humble worm increase carbon dioxide emissions from the soil by 33%
Geldof bemoans lack of political leadership on climate
Bob Geldof tells audience in London failure to tackle poverty and climate issues will trap planet in cycle of conflict
Formula 1 cuts emissions by 7% on 2009 levels
Racing teams report drop in emissions over two year period and pledge to maintain environmental focus
Mexico’s climate change laws
What are the leaders in Mexico City doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
Nuclear faces tough future after UK meltdown
This week energy provider Centrica pulled out of Britain’s atomic programme, suggesting it may not play a long term role in the energy mix
Arnold Schwarzenegger backs UK energy efficiency drive
Former Terminator and Governor of California hails David Cameron’s leadership in advocating energy saving schemes
Steven Chu: We have a “moral responsibility” to combat climate change
Letter from outgoing Energy Secretary Steven Chu underlines need for successor to work on low carbon forms of energy
US climate change taskforce launched in Congress
Representative Waxman and Senator Whitehouse aim to re-open climate debate on Capitol Hill
Nordic states eye 2050 carbon neutral energy system
Developing a carbon neutral energy system in the Nordic region by 2050 would cost less than 1% of cumulative GNP, a new analysis has revealed
Singh: India not planning further emission cuts
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says world’s third largest emitter has done its bit, calling on richer nations to show more ambition
US shale gas revolution sparks EU coal boom
RTCC’s morning briefing on the day’s top climate change & green economy stories
Climate ambition could slash value of big oil firms
Oil and gas multinationals could lose up to 60% of their market value if the world cuts its carbon emissions to limit climate change
Ozone hole affecting Antarctic’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide
Scientists believe the ozone hole is threatening the Antarctic ocean’s ability to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide
EU chief Barroso eyes 40% emissions reductions target
European Commission President says climate ambition must be increased by end of decade
SodaStream’s ‘green’ Super Bowl ad banned
Banned advertisement says using Sodastream instead of buying drinks from Coke or Pepsi could save 500 million bottles
Saudi Arabia completes largest solar power plant
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