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.
Andes glaciers face fastest melt for 300 years
Scientists identify global warming as the most likely cause of disappearing glaciers in the tropical Andes
John Kerry promises to be “passionate advocate” on climate change
Incoming Secretary of State says global warming is a ‘life threatening issue’ and promises to make judgements based on facts and not ideology
Unilever says waste is history for 50% of factories
Over half of Unilever’s production lines sent no waste to landfill in 2012, the multinational reports
Biofuels condemned in ‘Enough Food If’ campaign
‘IF’ hunger campaign calls on governments to scrap targets for green fuel it says are causing millions to go without food
2 degrees film aims to expose public to heat of climate change
New movie highlights links between global deforestation and the battle to stop the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation
White House rules out plans for carbon tax
Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 GMT
Davos 2013: Four simple environmental ideas to consider
Writing for RTCC, the SEI’s Johan Kuylenstierna outlines how world leaders can address climate change at this year’s Davos meeting
Is the International Energy Agency still relevant?
New report from Grantham Institute and Chatham House says emerging economies like China, India, Brazil and Indonesia need a voice at top energy institutions
Clinton climate advisor asks Obama to back cap and trade
IETA chief Dirk Forrister calls on President to revisit cap and trade legislation
10 ways Barack Obama can address climate change
The President placed the climate on the agenda in his inaugural address on Monday – but how can he achieve his goals?
Glaciers in Andes experiencing “unprecedented” melt
Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0830-1700 GMT
What drives the energy and climate markets?
Analysis: Swiss Re outlines five key drivers that will determine whether the planet avoids catastrophic levels of climate change
Oxfam call for climate finance to benefit from EU Robin Hood tax
Oxfam is leading calls for funds from a newly agreed EU financial transactions tax to be directed towards climate initiatives.
UN launches campaign to cut 1.3 billion tonnes of global food waste
UNEP & FAO Think.Eat.Save: Reduce Your Foodprint campaign highlights huge potential for energy and emission savings if less food is lost or wasted
Climate geoengineering: Is crushed rock the answer?
Marine experts in Germany conclude crushed minerals dropped in oceans could absorb significant quantities of carbon dioxide
Obama reaction: Sierra Club, WWF & scientists on climate pledge
Climate change took a central role in President Obama’s second inaugural address as he called for the US to seize the opportunities it presents
Climate risk: 70% of businesses concerned about global warming
Risks associated with climate change treated with increased urgency by business leaders around the world, according to new research by Carbon Disclosure Project and Accenture
Boris Johnson casts doubt on climate change science
Odds on favourite to be next UK Prime Minister says solar rays determine climate and world could be heading for a ‘mini ice age’ after it snows in UK
Abu Dhabi sets 2020 target for renewable desalination
Plans for a series of desalination plants in the Middle East powered by renewables have been announced by leading clean energy research institution Masdar
Climate change hurting Amazon rainforest warns Nasa
Persistent drought since 2005 affecting ability of one of planet’s largest carbon sinks to survive