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.
UK Budget: climate ignored but oil sector handed tax break
NEWS: Chancellor says government is committed to COP21 Paris deal, but offers more help to flagging oil and gas sector
One Direction launch Action/1D climate change campaign
BLOG: Boyband call on “truly amazing” fans to pressure governments ahead of UN climate summit in Paris this December
The INDCs are a mess – and the UN needs to take control
COMMENT: Genius behind idea of pledges was national ownership, but there are too many variables for a clear picture
Top coal funder Deutsche Bank to become Green Climate Fund partner
NEWS: German giant one of 13 new organisations to join forces with flagship fund, but questions raised over fossil fuel backing
New Zealand climate pledge a ‘slap in the face’ to Pacific islands
NEWS: Analysts and NGOs condemn plan to slash emissions 11% on 1990 levels by 2030, but govt maintains it is ambitious
Climate change is a matter of human rights, agrees UN
NEWS: Geneva-based Human Rights Council adopts resolution to help world’s most vulnerable countries in face of global warming
Pakistan policies to tackle climate a ‘joke’, says Imran Khan
INTERVIEW: Influential politician tells RTCC country needs strategic approach to invest in green energy and prepare for extreme weather
Divestment campaign swells as 100 trusts worth $5bn sign up
NEWS: Roddick and Sainsbury dynasty latest to make low carbon pledge, as fund managers say movement is now “mainstream”
Paris climate pledges need explaining says Morocco minister
INTERVIEW: Hakima El Haite tells RTCC she hopes Rabat summit will offer clarity on what is on table for a UN deal
Northern hemisphere heatwave frequency increasing, says WMO
CRIB NOTES JULY 6-10: North sees red, Green Climate Fund meets, BRICS set to sign off COP21 strategy
China offers Paris boost as UN climate deal pledges trickle in
WEEKLY WRAP: All you need to know from the last seven days of international climate change and energy politics
Hillary Clinton emails hint at US climate fears and press obsession
NEWS: Released correspondence tells of tensions at 2009 UN summit and anger at Obama treatment by China
China plans to double global capacity of wind, solar
NEWS: Government analysis of recent UN climate pledge says renewable deployment could be radically accelerated by 2030
Fracking could hit UK house prices, health and tourism
NEWS: Government report released under Freedom of Information rules reveals widespread concerns over shale gas industry
Fossil heavy FTSE 100 threatens UK economic stability – report
NEWS: Government should press for more disclosure on risks faced by oil, gas and mining companies says centre-right think tank
UN tells oil giants to stop lobbying against climate deal
NEWS: Civil society and governments need assurance fossil fuel companies will act responsibly ahead of Paris deal
Pakistan and India ‘unprepared’ for heatwaves
COMMENT: There are clear links between government communication and fewer deaths from heat stroke. Ministers must do better.
When will China’s greenhouse gas emissions level out?
ANALYSIS: Rate of economic growth and success in slashing carbon intensity will determine if and when China meets 2030 target
China releases climate plan, targets emissions peak pre 2030
NEWS: Boost for UN deal hopes as world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter confirms it will aim to curb emissions in next 15 years
Warming above 1.5C will overwhelm islands, says Maldives minister
COMMENT: Proposed UN climate change pact will only be a success if it manages to secure radical carbon cuts ahead of 2020