Sophie Yeo
Venezuela ‘inconsistent’ on climate change, say local activists
NEWS: Venezuelan NGOs have accused their government of hypocrisy on climate change, at a civil society meeting ahead of global talks
Australia axes carbon tax – international reactions
NEWS: RTCC rounds up the world’s response to Australia’s repeal of its carbon tax
Ideas on UN climate deal “converging”, says German environment minister
NEWS: Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin ends on positive note, as Hendrickssays world is on track to sign deal
Juncker supports 30% energy efficiency target for EU
NEWS: Newly elected European Commission chief support for binding efficiency target praised by green groups
Should the arts reject money from oil companies?
COMMENT: As churches and universities divest from fossil fuels, it’s time for the cultural industries to follow suit
World Council of Churches divests from fossil fuels
NEWS: A group representing half a billion Christians has said it will no longer invest in coal, oil and gas
Modi pledges new money for climate action in first budget
NEWS: India’s 2014 budget under new PM signals pivot towards low carbon economy
207 cities identify climate change risks
NEWS: CDP report reveals extent to which cities are concerned about the impacts of climate change
Kerry hints at “common ground” between US and China on climate
NEWS: US Secretary of State says this week’s climate talks have been productive, but warns of further challenges
Incoming EU President Juncker says he opposes fracking
NEWS: Likely EU Commission chief speaks out against controversial technology as he canvasses MEPs for votes
Russell Brand launches tirade against climate sceptics
NEWS: British star leads a crusade of climate comedy on YouTube
UN handed masterplan to tackle climate change
NEWS: New study says 15 countries could hold key to ensuring world avoids dangerous levels of warming
Singapore outlines plans to fine foreign air polluters
NEWS: New bill could impose $1.6 million penalty on companies across region responsible for toxic emissions
US and China set for latest climate change discussions
NEWS: Climate change is key focus at US-China economic dialogue in Beijing, as countries’ relationship comes under strain
Pope Francis laments “sin” of environmental destruction
NEWS: Head of Catholic church warns destruction of rainforests and Earth’s ecosystems is humanity’s greatest challenge
Australian bishop accuses Tony Abbott of “denigrating” climate science
NEWS: Climate pressure ramped up on Prime Minister, as Anglican church backs moves to ditch oil, gas and coal holdings
Qatar targets solar revolution, but pace remains slow
NEWS: New solar deal with Kazakhstan could be solar boost to Qatar, but industry is still “embryonic” say analysts
Glasgow University could ditch £19m fossil fuel assets
NEWS: Official panel recommends Glasgow follows other academic institutions in ditching oil and gas investments
American cities consider health warnings for fuel pumps
NEWS: A campaign is underway in US and Canada to get stickers on gas pumps warning about the impacts of climate change
India warns UN climate deal in 2015 hinges on finance
NEWS: India sends climate finance warning, as initial capitalisation of Green Climate Fund begins