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Merkel backs global climate change deal
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Poland and France co-operating on 2015 climate deal
Next UN climate talks host already working with 2015 President France. Reassures issues within the EU will not affect its influence on the talks
EU carbon market on brink of “worst case scenario” – report
Research from capaign group Sandbag reveals rush to exploit loophole floods EU ETS with excess credits as surplus approaches 1.7bn
IRENA: carbon markets cannot support renewables alone
International Renewable Energy Agency says there’s no need to rely on carbon trading with countries using other incentives enjoying success
EU leads new push to ban HFC greenhouse gases
Proposal to tackle HFCs outside of the UN’s climate process finds wide support as nations look for quick cuts to global emissions
World continued to warm in 2012 – WMO
The year just past confirmed the Earth’s warming trend, which is reason for concern as it shows no sign of abating, says the World Meteorological Organisation
Who is to blame for soaring levels of carbon dioxide?
US and EU historic emissions are vast but growth in China and India has tipped balance
Masdar offers welcome boost to UK Green Investment Bank
UAE state funded energy investor to provide much needed stimulus to Britain’s low carbon lender
Climate change making Bangkok sink as floods worsen
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EU facing €1 trillion energy investment black hole – report
UK House of Lords committee says the money is available but governments need to clear the path to ensure vital investment can take place during the next decade
EU cars getting greener but transport emissions still rising
New EU cars emitting 9% less CO2 than three years ago as climate legislation targeting passenger vehicles kicks-in
EU sets terms for global aviation climate talks
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US consumers respond to energy independence not efficiency
Study finds conservative-minded consumers are deterred by environmental credentials of products
Australian businesses ignoring climate change
Though Australia is considered one of the countries most vulnerable to a changing climate, few in the corporate sector pay much attention, says a new report
UAE to invest £1bn in UK green energy fund – report
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Rich countries blamed for setting climate talks ‘back a decade’
Group of developing nations says failure to take responsibility has set back UN process making current negotiations the last chance
EU carbon market reform unlikely – report
Thomson Reuters Point Carbon revises its carbon price estimates and assumes that there will be no short term fix for Europe’s struggling cap and trade system
Dig up your lawn & live somewhere hot to cut emissions
Garden lawns are more prolific carbon emitters than some farm crops, and keeping yourself warm uses much more energy than running an air conditioner
China leading global climate action – report
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Is wind energy’s future bladeless?
Saphon Energy claims its sail inspired wind towers can expand the reach of renewable energy, cut costs and solve storage problems