John Parnell
What does business want from the UN climate change talks?
COP18: With billions of dollars needed to prepare for and reduce the impact of climate change, what can negotiators do in Doha to smooth the path for greater private sector involvement?
EU looking to delay Kyoto commitments, says Indian negotiator
India’s chief climate change negotiator R R Rashmi says second commitment period of Kyoto Protocol may not be agreed at COP18 talks
EU climate action damaged by companies buying banned credits
New regulations in force from May 2013 trigger surge in use of emissions offsets damaging environmental integrity of EU trading scheme, according to a new report by the campaign group Sandbag.
IEA praises Australia’s low-carbon revolution
Energy watchdog commends “balanced” efforts including carbon pricing but warns there is still plenty more work to be done.
Rumoured US proposal to pull climate change talks out of UN slammed
Complementary measures welcome but talking down UNFCCC is “unhelpful” ahead of Doha talks, say observers.
US considers shifting climate talks to new forum outside UN process
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EU climate change leadership a myth, says Poland’s Environment Minister
Martin Korolec says the bloc’s contribution to climate change action is overstated, exposing fundamental differences between member states as the COP18 Doha climate talks approach.
Obama pledges climate change leadership in second term
President Barack Obama sets sights on a green growth message to build support for climate action in the USA.
Canada’s Alberta tar sands emit more carbon than previously thought
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How private sector expertise can make carbon credits greener
The Livelihoods Venture allows businesses to invest in offset projects that boost the income of some of the world’s poorest communities.
Survey shows 77% of Americans think climate change is a priority
New poll shows turning tide in US attitudes to climate change and clean energy with overwhelming majority saying it should be on Congress’ to do list.
California ramps up climate change action as state-wide carbon trading begins
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Russian Government offers faint hope of Kyoto 2 participation
Delegation heads to Doha ready to say no, but cooperation with EU and Japan could change its mind.
EU negotiating with “a gun on the table” on aviation emissions
Bloc comes under fire from airlines following its decision to suspend the inclusion of international airlines in its carbon trading scheme for one year.
‘Hidden fuel’ of energy efficiency vital for climate change efforts
The IEA says the US fossil fuel boom is set to continue shaking up international markets, but energy efficiency not a dash for gas is the key to climate friendly energy security.
EU to hold back 900m carbon credits in attempt to boost price
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IEA: Fossil fuel subsidies increased 30% in 2011
Latest World Energy Outlook reveals many Middle East and North African countries increased subsidies in wake of Arab Spring as they look to appease restless populations.
IEA World Energy Outlook: Fossil fuel subsidies jumped 30% to $523 billion in 2011
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Biodiversity can be a potent climate adaptation tool: SA Official
Ecosystem protection can make big contributions to fighting climate change but only if the value of healthy ecosystems is fully appreciated, says South Africa’s director of resource use.
How the seeds of a green Republican mutiny can trigger US climate action
The US is awash with positive climate action, harnessing that power to build bi-partisan support for climate action is the path to a shift in the country’s wait and see approach at the UN climate talks.