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.
Why India’s electric fans, frozen peas and women hold key to green economy
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu says governments must seize moment for change and embrace ambitious efficiency targets.
Deloitte climate expert says business must wake up to extreme weather threats
Businesses that are not planning for the long-term effects of climate change are risking their future viability, according to a leading climate change consultant.
Kenyan farmers benefitting from latest climate science
Nearly 700 Kenyan farmers have taken part in a trial to integrate advanced weather forecasts from climate scientists into their traditional farming methods.
British MP: Majority of my colleagues don’t understand climate science
The UK’s cross party consensus on climate change cannot be taken for granted according to Dr Phillip Lee MP, a member of the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee.
Climate Curate: Friday 16 March 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Audio: How can we make climate science easier to understand?
Climate scientist Dr Andrew Jarvis from Lancaster University argues that it’s not too complicated, provided scientists and the media stick to the basics.
EU Parliament votes on binding 2030 renewables target
The European Parliament has voted in favour of setting a binding renewable energy target for 2030. No decision appears to have been made on what a new target could be.
Shell energy expert: Renewables switch could take 30 years
Martin Haigh tells RTCC increasing energy demand, the flexibility of oil for transport and the time it takes to deploy renewables means fossil fuels will dominate supply for next 30 years
H&M: Green is back in fashion for Climate Week 2012
Environmentally friendly fashion is here to stay, according to the head of Fashion and Sustainability at leading retailer H&M.
Tesco: Energy efficiency measures have saved us £200m since 2006
Tesco Climate Change Director says cutting emissions is the future, but argues that telling customers to ‘buy green’ will backfire.
Climate Week’s Kevin Steele: Present climate action as an opportunity
Head of Britain’s largest climate campaign says transition to a low-carbon economy can only be achieved if it is presented as a chance to stimulate economic growth.
Climate Week chief aims to inspire generation of green leaders in UK
Campaign CEO says leadership is the ‘single most important concept’ for campaign, which starts on Monday 12 March.
Podcast: Impact of 2007 floods in Uganda
In the first of a series of UNFCCC CDM Radio Club reports, Emmanuel Okella talks about the effect severe flooding had on Uganda in 2007, and how the country is recovering.
Climate Curate: Monday 5 March 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
New Horn of Africa drought warning
Experts say region set for more misery after worst drought in six decades hit last year.
CDM applications soar in February
Applications for UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism projects soared in February, making it the second highest month for submissions on record.
Lecture notes: Michael Zammit Cutajar on 20 years of climate talks
Notes from former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cuatajr’s lecture entitled: “20 years of talking: What have the global climate negotiations achieved?”
Hedegaard: Phase out fossil fuel subsidies at Rio+20
EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard calls on world leaders heading to Rio+20 in June to phase out fossil fuel subsidies.
Energy efficiency key to China’s economic growth
China needs to radically improve its energy efficiency levels if it is to maintain current levels of growth, a leading expert on Chinese climate policy tells RTCC.
How can we raise ambition at climate talks?
RTCC submission on raising ambition of Durban Platform calls on public sector to work more closely with private partners, governments to catalogue consumption emissions and adaptation to be taken seriously.