John Parnell
Climate Curate: Monday 20 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Report: Britain could lead world on marine power
Committee says the country must not miss out an opportunity to take share of £340bn industry.
The week in climate quotes
RTCC presents the week’s climate change and sustainable development news with some choice quotes from the people making the headlines.
WWF issues warning on US plan to target non-CO2 emissions
Advocacy group says big emitters should not forget their own targets while targeting methane, soot and HFCs in developing countries.
BASIC countries set out stall for crucial year of climate negotiations
Member Ministers call on developed countries to take lead and questions their commitment to tackling climate change.
Climate Curate: Friday 17 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
COMMENT: Don’t let Heartland leak fool you, climate action needs big business
The list of donors will be damaging to the brands involved but private sector capital remains only way to pay for climate change.
Hillary Clinton launches voluntary non-CO2 emissions reduction scheme
US and partners to fund cuts in methane, HFCs and soot in developing countries.
Climate Curate: Thursday 16 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
IEA to turn attention on Iraq energy sector
Energy task force to explore impact of world’s largest additional oil supply between now and 2035.
Heartland: How the story unfolded
Document shows Heartland Institute’s focus on influencing school curriculums, promoting fracking and funding of sceptic websites.
UN delegate: Technology transfer is not about the rich giving to poor
Breakdown of rich-poor divide evident says member of UN’s climate tech transfer committee.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 15 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Obama budget boosts clean energy and cuts fossil fuel subsidies
Energy efficiency and renewable power are big winners as fossil fuel subsidies and carbon capture funding cut.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 14 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Europe hits 1 million jobs in renewable energy but discontent remains
New report shows industry is worth €127bn to the EU yet opposition to clean energy remains.
Former UK Env Minister: US hiding behind China on climate change
Lord Deben hails Beijing’s domestic progress but says the US is avoiding its responsibilities to cut carbon emissions.
Former UN climate chief: Successful emissions deal needs just 10 countries
Michael Zammit Cutajar says global deal harder but greater prize to pursue; calls for end to economic defensiveness on climate change.
Paying for climate change: The crucial role of stable policy
The UK solar subsidy fiasco exemplifies the crucial role of policy in raising funds to fight climate change and promote low-carbon sustainable development.
Beijing announces drastic action to slash air pollution
Government will phase out old cars, close factories and plant new forests to reduce chronic levels of pollutants.