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.
Fighting for the survival of the Sundarbans
Bangladesh’s government is planning to build a coal power station in an area rich in biodiversity. RTCC has an exclusive report from the Sundarbans on what is proving a bitter fight for local activists.
Egypt: Time for a green constitution?
Egyptian environmentalist Waleed Mansour argues that future generations and climate change must be taken into account in their new constitution.
Why should you care about Canada’s tar sands?
The EU is poised to vote on a proposal to label oil from Canada’s tar sands as ‘environmentally damaging’. RTCC asks why this type of oil is so controversial.
Climate Curate: Monday 13 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Report: Community schemes key to clean energy revolution
Report calls on government to support community-led renewable energy schemes, arguing this will reduce costs and emissions.
Audio: Why the US finds a global climate treaty so hard
Former UNFCCC boss Michael Zammit Cutajar explains why it is so difficult for the USA to fully engage in climate talks – and outlines the role he sees they could play in the lead up to 2015.
Audio: What role will USA + China play in climate talks?
Former UNFCCC chief Michael Zammit Cutajar explores the relationship between the USA and China and asks how this will impact on any future climate treaty.
UK launches £50m Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The UK government launches a new ‘catapult’ scheme to promote renewable technologies.
Blog: Climate challenge daunting for future leaders
Daisy Haywood reflects on the lessons learnt and questions posed by last weekend’s Oxford Climate Forum
South Korea, Australia and NZ leap aboard Co2 market scheme
South Korean legislators have approved plans for an emissions trading scheme, paving the way for a bill to be passed next week.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 7 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Analysis: World needs a UN Global Climate Council
Climate talks advisor Dr Ian McGregor argues that a new UN Global Climate Council could provide the leadership for progress in cutting world emissions.
Rio+20 Comment: Seizing Sustainable Development
Finland President Tarja Halonen and South African President Jacob Zuma outline their sustainable development goals for Rio+20.
Comment: Durban Platform at stake in airline levy row
If the EU cannot enforce an emissions-trading system for airlines in its own backyard, what hope does the Durban Platform really have?
Podcast: Tom Burke & Luke Hughes at Oxford Climate Forum
Oxford Climate Forum organiser Luke Hughes and environmental policy expert Tom Burke from E3G discuss climate communication with RTCC editor Ed King.
Small island states bid for climate justice in court
The International Court of Justice should take action against states unwilling to combat the causes of climate change, according to the President of the Pacific island of Palau.
Climate Curate: Monday 6 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Superbowl XLVI promises green touchdown
For many Superbowl is the epitome of our consumer culture – but the league and the teams have been quietly working on a plan to add a tinge of green to Sunday’s big game.
Climate comment: 24 months to shift global public opinion
In the first of a series of articles, Luke Hughes, Campaigns Officer of the UK’s Youth Climate Coalition, reflects on Durban and charts a course for future talks.
Climate Curate: Friday 3 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.