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: February temperature rise ‘unprecedented’
NEWS: Temperature surge in February comes within striking distance of goals agreed last year as experts warn of climate emergency
Short term politics is hurting EU climate goals
COMMENT: There won’t be a strong, coherent European response to Paris in the next few months – that’s down to Brussels fears of a deepening split
Weekly wrap: US, Canada leaders join forces to back Paris climate deal
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China’s Five Year Plan to radically tighten air pollution targets
NEWS: China’s draft economic plan for the next five years contains new targets that will need to be met if the country is to solve its environmental crises
UN-backed green fund to wean major banks off fossil addiction
INTERVIEW: New alliance with HSBC and Credit Agricole takes flak from civil society, but GCF heads say finance giants are now part of transition away from fossil fuels
Deep decarbonisation: Obama’s greatest climate legacy?
ANALYSIS: US president will leave his successor with a low-carb present: A roadmap to slash US emissions 80% on 1990 levels by 2050
Electric cars ‘cheaper’ than petrol, diesel rivals in 6 years
NEWS: Improved technology and falling costs are moving electric car sales into the fast lane as manufacturers are now able to achieve significant economies of scale
BP, Shell acknowledge rising climate risk to business model
NEWS: Oil giants raise concerns Paris climate pact will lead to tougher rules, laws and penalties on fossil fuel industry – but predict demand for oil and gas will soar
Positives emerge from Green Climate Fund link with HSBC
BLOG: Big banks are not a natural partner for the UN’s flagship green fund, but a new link could reap benefits for both
US, Canada to reveal new climate change goals
NEWS: Canadian PM Trudeau says he has an understanding with Obama over important issues that impact both countries, with climate change a priority
China, India back $150m GEF initiative to green cities
NEWS: Global Environment Facility and World Bank to support project aimed at boosting investment, data sharing and technical knowledge across world’s major urban areas
Why women are key to tackling climate change
IWD2016: Nine leaders from Africa, Europe, Asia and Latin America explain why women are the key to transforming society and helping communities become more climate resilient
US forests struggle as drought and climate change bite
NEWS: The speed at which the climate is changing is outstripping forests’ ability to adapt to drier, hotter conditions across vast swathes of the US and Canada
Do we need a climate ‘truth and reconciliation’ commission?
COMMENT: UN talks resulted in a new global pact in Paris, but other forms of dialogue could be useful to resolve disputes between the rich and poor
Is climate change boosting US tornado numbers?
NEWS: Scientists say it’s too early to know for sure whether global warming caused by burning fossil fuels is to blame for a growing tornado threat
JP Morgan: Coal investments on par with child labour
NEWS: Bank says it will stop funding new coal mines or plants in the 30 OECD nations, but could still back projects in developing world
Green Climate Fund considering proposals worth $5 billion
NEWS: UN’s flagship clean investment fund plans radical boost in support for developing countries once strategy is agreed by board this week
London: Fronting up to a global pollution battle
ANALYSIS: Candidates for upcoming mayoral election appear to agree the environment will be a vote-winner in May’s election, with potentially global ramifications
25 years later: When the world united against climate change
FEATURE: The Paris climate deal was the latest chapter of a story that started a quarter of a century ago, and owes much to US Republicans and UK Conservatives
UK urged to adopt zero carbon emissions target
CRIB NOTES 7-11 MARCH: Cross-party coalition calls on UK to submit new climate law, China outlines elements of 5 Year Plan, Green Climate Fund board meets in Songdo