John Parnell
UK minister: We must pursue 2015 roadmap for Kyoto
Chris Huhne says country will continue to push EU for 30% emissions cut and work on 2nd Kyoto commitment period.
The top 10 power brokers in Durban
The runners and riders are now converging on Durban. RTCC’s John Parnell looks at ten of the key figures in the global fight against climate change.
UPDATED: UNEP report says 2 degrees warming limit possible
Technology and finance available but study says more must be done to cut emissions.
Google leaves research legacy as it shuts down renewables project
Web-giant sets tech transfer precedent and publishes research to allow others to continue work.
World’s largest offshore wind farm secures £150m in funding
European Investment Bank throws weight behind UK’s Thanet Offshore project.
India urges action on technology transfer in Durban
Environment Minister says issue was “rushed” in Cancun and requires united front from G77 + China during climate change talks in Durban.
UK minister joins climate action calls on Obama
Greg Barker tells President ‘THEN ACT!’ in response to speech on effects of climate change.
Second batch of ‘Climategate’ emails released
Two-year-old emails linked to University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit have been posted on a Russian website, echoing 2009 ‘Climategate’ furore.
UNFCCC opens books on $30bn climate fund
Online portal allows public to access data on donor and recipient countries of climate change finance.
China pledges to establish carbon trading mechanism
White paper released ahead of Durban talks reveals 11-point plan to combat climate change.
RTCC Q&A: Technology Mechanism
The technology transfer mechanism will be up for discussion in Durban, RTCC looks at the system designed to grease the wheels of innovation in developing countries.
UN warns coolant gases could put carbon progress at risk
CFC replacements could have the same warming effect as releasing nine billion tonnes of CO2 into atmosphere.
Have bankers won the moral high-ground on climate change?
They’re not usually singled out for praise but many in the banking and finance sector have got their sustainability house in order and look set to top-up shrunken climate funds.
Report: Biofuel investment better than electric vehicles for meeting renewable energy transport targets
Study calls for extra funding in domestic UK biofuel production to ensure EU road and rail cuts are achieved.
Climate change in Australia boils down to coal versus catastrophes
Country heads to COP17 off the back of carbon price victory but shadow of the mining industry looms large.
Report: Climate change funding could face $23.5 billion gap
Austerity measures by ten leading government spenders to hit renewable energy, clean tech and environmental protection.
Analysis: EU puts Eurozone crisis aside and backs Kyoto
Proposed 30% target set to overcome internal opposition and clears way for focus on global green funding gap in Durban.
Shipping industry rails against inclusion in national climate change targets
Global trade needs a global framework through the UN, says International Chamber of Shipping.
Pentagon: CIA should share climate change research
Report recommends creation of new defence policy board to tackle climate change and international cooperation between CIA and climate stressed nations
COMMENT: Consensus on climate change is stronger than ever so why aren’t governments listening?
IEA joins finance sector, scientific community and developing world in call to action as Western governments look increasingly detached