John Parnell
Climate Live: Brazilian dam cancelled, Bill Gates’ solar powered toilet, mummification and climate change
One of the world’s largest hydropower projects has been blocked by the courts, Bill Gates back solar powered toilet that could save 1.5m lives a year and how climate change led one society to mummification.
Climate Live: Toyota to launch hydrogen fuelled car in 2015 and Greenpeace steps up Arctic campaign
Growing volumes of freshwater in the oceans linked to increased power of tropical storms and Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell car could hit the market before electric vehicles are fully matured.
The United States of Climate Change #2: Poisonous politics in North Carolina
Part two in our USA series looks at the state of North Carolina. Despite leading the way on clean air legislation, local politicians have made facts optional and science discretionary in energy and environment decision making.
Why a new business era inspired by nature not greed can benefit us all
If you suspend your cynicism long enough, an emerging pattern in the corporate world suggests the dawn of the new, more organic corporation is upon us, and they care about climate change.
What a Romney-Ryan era could mean for climate change
As the Republican names austerity mastermind Paul Ryan as his running mate, where might their administration take the world in 2015 and how does that differ from Obama’s plans?
Climate Live: Are diamonds the new weapon of choice for geoengineering? Romney’s running mate’s environmental record unveiled
Diamond particles could be a safer geoengineering aerosol than sulphur and Paul Ryan’s fossil fuel subsidy packed budget proposal and anti-environment voting record cause concern.
Photo of the week #29: The Galapagos islands’ unique position for monitoring climate change
The Galapagos Islands are home to some unusual inhabitants threatened by climate change but the isle’s unique placement to study global environmental change is less well known.
How to cut carbon emissions at Europe’s busiest airport
Heathrow is expected to handle more than 70 million passengers this year. That’s a lot of carbon. Heathrow’s head of climate change discusses what they are doing to shrink their footprint.
London 2012: A medal for innovation in the road race?
The London 2012 fleet is bringing new carbon-cutting technology to the roads, from efficient diesel, hybrid and electric cars but can these technologies leave their own Olympic legacy.
Congress will renew US wind energy subsidies, says Senate Majority Leader
Senator Harry Reid assures industry that the tax credit scheme will be renewed and takes swipe at climate sceptics.
EU commits to two degrees climate change goal despite US doubts
US climate change envoy Todd Stern’s calls for a more “flexible” approach to the limit on warming dismissed by EU.
Aviation deal should focus on cutting carbon, not taxing airlines, says industry
After latest meeting of countries opposed to the EU’s aviation carbon trading regulations, the industry says emissions should be the focus; legal loophole could leave decision to Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Swaziland.
Climate Live: Greening economy not CO2 targets should be focus of climate change talks, George Osborne announces six new UK gas deals and 1m mothers on Rio+20 outcome
The Million Moms Challenge gives the parental perspective on the “Future We Want” and the former UN climate change chief calls for a change of focus at negotiations he used to lead.
Global deal should focus on green economy not binding emission targets, says former UN climate change chief
Yvo de Boer says mechanisms to cut emissions in the developing world and from industry should take precedence over creating binding targets for governments.
How trees and technology could halve EU emissions from power stations by 2050
Combining carbon capture and storage with biomass burning power plants can get the most out of an expensive technology and make a significant dent in global emissions, according to a new report.
The United States of Climate Change #1: Wind, jobs and washing machines in Iowa
US state of Iowa’s experience demonstrates green jobs can be real jobs but tax changes could jeopardise future of tens of thousands of workers
Climate Live: NASA’s Hansen says he was “too optimistic” about climate change, US youths pursue climate court action & Olympic aquatic centre takes Gold for non-HFC use
James Hansen says he did not predict how rising temperatures would be able to drive extreme weather, US youths continue legal battles over climate change and how a 10 foot tall bird adapted to natural climate variation.
Will Usain Bolt cause a UK energy crisis during the 100m final?
Counter intuitively perhaps, the answer is no, as gripping TV means less people involved in higher energy activities.
Qatar’s Olympic showcase hints at big role for tiny country in global climate change challenge
The Gulf state’s petrodollars look to use sport and raw ambition to drive sustainable development at home and abroad and create climate solutions.
Climate Live: Tokelau aims to be first solar powered nation, Floods leave North Korea in food crisis, UN addresses climate action balance
Tiny Pacific islands to wean themselves off diesel generators, UN report says North Korea needs urgent food aid, the UNFCCC looks to help under-represented nations make the most of its help.