John Parnell
LED lighting could replace 88 billion litres of kerosene a year
Paraffin and kerosene are currently used for lighting by millions in the developing world – but a new UN-led LED scheme could save money and cut emissions.
Climate Curate: Thursday 12 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Climate change: What would the celebrities do?
Find out what Jennifer Aniston does in the shower to fight global warming and which media mogul links cannibalism and climate change.
Prescott defends UN climate talks following Lomborg criticism
Former Deputy Prime Minister says there is no alternative after controversial academic Bjorn Lomborg calls Durban Platform a “hollow victory”.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 11 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 10 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
UK launches Arctic environment inquiry
British government to investigate consequences of Arctic commercialisation on same day Norwegian firm Statoil announces major oil discovery in Barents Sea.
UK vehicles get cleaner and greener in 2011
No surge in electric car ownership but less carbon and more miles to the gallon as latest UK figures are released.
Margaret Thatcher: The Green Lady?
As the Margaret Thatcher biopic movie The Iron Lady is released, RTCC takes a look at Maggie’s pioneering environmental views that remain more advanced than those of many modern-day leaders.
Comment: Time to get sceptical about climate change message?
Darren Hughes, head of public affairs at the Rothamsted Research Institute, explores how smarter communications could prompt more effective climate action.
Ban Ki-moon puts climate change at centre of second-term in office
UN Secretary-General targets sustainable development, food security and disaster relief.
Earthquakes lead to calls for US fracking shutdown
Ohio Governor closes five shale gas drill sites after magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes.
Storm tests UK resilience to extreme weather
Gusts of 90mph batter country’s infrastructure and test current climate adaptation measures.
US Election 2012: Republican Presidential candidates on climate change
The first in a round of polls to find the Republican Presidential nomination kicks-off in Iowa today. RTCC examines the candidates’ track records on climate change.
Comment: Why 2012 is a landmark year for climate change
2012 is the UN Year of Sustainable Energy. The Year of the Dragon. The year Nostradamus predicts the world will end, again. But could it also prove to be a crunch year for climate change action?
US and UK drivers cutting back on mileage
The environment is benefitting as Americans and Brits drive less but is this down to heightened environmental awareness or pure economics?
Will 2012 be the year Obama goes green?
Campaign promises of 2008 have been on the backburner but an improving economy and a winnable election could turn the tide.
European carbon price soars 18.8% following EU vote
Decision to withhold additional carbon allowances in 2013 buoys market.
European court throws out US objections to EU aviation carbon fees
All flights landing or taking off from EU airports to be included in emissions trading scheme from January 2012.
Is climate change the real ticking time bomb in North Korea?
Already crippled by food and energy shortages, Kim Jong-un will also inherit increasing pressure from climate change on the country’s food supply.