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.
NASA prepares to launch carbon tracking satellite
NEWS: Space agency will monitor rising levels of CO2, the most prolific greenhouse gas blamed for global warming
UN’s Green Climate Fund starts hunt for cash
NEWS: Oslo meeting marks start of effort to raise $15 billion for mitigation and adaptation effortd by end of 2014
Mexico eyes economic benefits of landmark climate law
NEWS: Country’s emissions have soared in past two decades, but government believes cuts can boost competitiveness
Israel ‘best place’ on planet for clean-tech entrepreneurs
NEWS: Despite recent falls in low carbon investment, potential for green businesses to flourish is growing across the world
Africa’s leaders need to be vocal on climate urgency – Ban Ki-moon
NEWS: Climate vulnerable nations need to take leadership role or face severe impacts says UN chief
John Ashton: China needs to repair torn fabric of nature and society
COMMENT: Former chief UK climate diplomat says China must look to the earth to rediscover its dreams for the future
Lessons from Rhode Island: How to pass climate laws in the USA
COMMENT: East Coast state’s new climate change law shows legislators must deal with mitigation and adaptation together
Rhode Island signs off new climate change law
NEWS: East Coast state targets 80% greenhouse gas emissions cut below 1990 levels by 2050
EU climate costs warning as leaders meet for Brussels summit
NEWS: Region faces €190 billion bill by 2080s if nothing is done to arrest temperature rise, says official report
Brazil hydro drive ‘violating human rights’ say Amazon tribes
NEWS: Rainforest dams threaten indigenous peoples and diverse ecosystems say campaigners
India counts human and economic cost of late monsoon
NEWS: Record temperatures and a delayed monsoon have left many Indians suffering, causing scientists to explore possible climate link
May 2014 hottest on Planet Earth since 1880
NEWS: Average temperatures 0.74C higher than 20C average say US government scientists
UN climate envoys inch towards draft agreement
NEWS: UN climate talks end positively in Bonn, with negotiators saying they are one step closer to a 2015 agreement
Norway ratifies UN Kyoto Protocol extension
NEWS: Pressure growing on EU as internal rows force bloc to postpone backing of key UN treaty
Hillary Clinton hints at climate change fears in new book
NEWS: Potential 2016 Presidential candidate says environment cannot be relegated behind economic concerns
New Zealand rejects offer to join Australia’s anti-climate alliance
NEWS: Efforts by Canada and Australia to build consensus against further climate laws appear to be crumbling
UK outlines new international climate finance strategy
NEWS: Climate minister Greg Barker says flagship UK green fund will be allowed to invest in developing countries
UK minister dismisses Australia and Canada climate ‘alliance’
NEWS: London wants leaders in Canberra and Ottawa to play ‘responsible proactive’ role in curbing global greenhouse gas emissions
Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments
Climate change could lead to China-India water conflict
NEWS: Decline in water flow from Tibetan Plateau likely to exacerbate tensions in region over coming decades