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.
REDD+ clarity needed at Doha climate talks
COP18: Jessica Boyle from the IISD outlines what progress needs to be made on negotiations relating to REDD+ at the UN climate summit
COP18: A bluffer’s guide to the UN climate talks in Doha
If you find the annual UN climate conference hard to understand, try our simplified guide to what will be going on in Qatar over the next 2 weeks
Pachauri: Science must drive ambition in Doha
COP18: The gap between emission pledges and what science demands grow wider at every summit. IPCC chief Dr Rajendra Pachauri asks if there’s still space for a scientific voice.
Why India’s green growth dream is turning into a nightmare
A battle between environmentalists and industrialists is raging at the heart of India’s government, and as Alok Gupta explains, it’s hard to work out which side everyone’s on
Russia set to link decision on Kyoto Protocol to Doha outcomes
COP18: RTCC understands Putin government are still open to idea of joining C2P, but likely to delay decision to final days
UNEP warns global emission levels are out of control
United Nations Environment Programme report says urgent action needed from governments to implement energy efficiency measures
What’s the cure for the EU’s aviation emissions headache?
J Robert Gibson explores the options facing the European Union as it seeks to include aviation emissions into its carbon trading scheme
Earth on course for 4°C warming warns World Bank
New study increases pressure on governments heading to COP18 climate change talks in Doha to make ambitious cuts in emissions ahead of 2015 deal
COP18: Who to follow on twitter at the Doha climate change talks
RTCC’s definitive list of who to follow at the next round of the UN climate talks
Why water must be at the heart of China & India’s future plans
Soaring populations, ambitious infrastructure projects and the effects of climate change will all combine to put pressure on the most precious resource of all – water
COP18: 2013 Rio Conventions Calendar launch
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres will be guest of honour at the launch of the 2013 Rio Conventions Calendar, which takes place at COP18 on Wednesday 28 November.
Figueres backs China’s new leader to increase climate ambition
UN climate chief says it is “critical” that China’s new Communist Party leader Xi Jinping maintains investment in renewable energy and efficiency measures
Why pacific island migration must be considered at the COP18 climate talks
COP18 focus: As effects of climate change are increasingly felt across world, can world’s most vulnerable wait for a comprehensive mitigation deal?
President of UN climate summit in Qatar says shale gas is “good news”
COP18 President Al-Attiyah casts doubt on ambitions to avoid 2C warming, claiming shale gas is “good news” and will ensure global energy security for the next 300 years.
Has Poland given up on climate mitigation?
Polish Environment Minister Marcin Korolec is talking down the value of emission reductions while the country is also at the heart of a split heading into the Doha climate change talks.
How can President Obama effectively address climate change?
There is no shortage of advice for Barack Obama as he returns to the White House for another 4 years – we have picked our top tips to halt global warming from commentators around the world
Trump says China ‘created’ global warming
US property magnate and self-styled climate campaigner Donald Trump reveals theory of climate change was created in China
Huhne calls for greater political backing of climate action
Former UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change Chris Huhne says support for green agenda must come from top
RTCC podcast: Climate change and the USA
On this month’s pod John Ashton & Tom Burke discuss climate change and the US elections, the UK’s barmy energy policy, South Korea’s green revolution & China’s low carbon leadership
Why climate scientists should be on twitter
Michael Mann tells RTCC why he joined the social networking site, and explains that despite the trolls he feels it has been a worthwhile experience