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IPCC: climate change poses threat to global food supplies
Morning summary: Draft of 2014 IPCC report lays out effects of climate change on food supplies; Australian government approves coal mining project; Kyoto diplomats say little change of effective UN deal
World’s carbon budget could be blown by 2034 – PwC
PwC report warns that current rate of decarbonisation leaves world is on track to exceed “carbon budget” in just over two decades
How is the USA preparing for climate change?
In an executive order from the White House today, President Obama outlined how the US can prepare itself for the impacts of climate change
Shell hopes Arctic drilling will resume in 2014
Shell hopes Arctic drilling will resume in Chukchi Sea next year, after setbacks caused programme to be suspended this summer
Kelly Rigg: US adaptation promises mustn’t replace binding targets
Working against internationally binding CO2 reduction targets, the US pivots to climate change adaptation
Shale gas could be a “game changer”, says EU climate chief
Connie Hedegaard admits shale gas will be considered in 2030 climate package, but says it’s no ‘silver bullet’
Holy smoke blamed for melting Himalayan glaciers
Morning summary: Muslim cemeteries and Buddhist temples responsible for greenhouse gases; global emissions show signs of ‘permanent slowdown’; and talks to create Antarctic marine reserves break down
Hempleman-Adams: “the Arctic is the canary in the mine”
Explorer first travelled to the Arctic in 1982. Back then, he says, there was more ice and the Inuits didn’t need air conditioning
Polish environmental groups urge Prime Minister to reject coal plant
Writing in Polish newspaper, NGOs say extension to Opole coal-fired power station will be economically unprofitable
Liam Fox: Greenpeace arrests shows Russia’s military intent in Arctic
Russia’s “heavy handed” treatment of Greenpeace activists signals increasing militarisation of Arctic, says MP Liam Fox
US Treasury ends international funding for coal-fired power plants
Morning summary: US announces end to international coal funding; three US states sign global warming agreement with British Columbia; and Australian Climate Change Authority criticises government targets
How long until world emits its trillionth tonne of CO2?
Wed, 14 Nov 2040 19:10:40:GMT – the date at which website predicts world will emit trillionth tonne of CO2. And it’s getting closer.
EU environment ministers demand ‘ambitious’ 2030 climate targets
New report from 13 European ministers urges EU to take quick action to spur private investment and reform ETS
Green Climate Fund ‘can power poor’
A new funding idea for developing countries could provide the renewable electricity output equivalent of 100 new coal plants by 2020.
India and US HFC row brews at UN talks in Bangkok
India blocks international efforts to cut production of greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refridgeration
Palm oil lobby lashes out at EU complaints over illegal logging
Malaysian palm oil lobbyists accuses EU of making “politically motivated” attacks on industry, during attempts to strength SE Asian relations
Greenpeace just hooligans, not pirates, says Russia
Morning summary: Russian authorities change Arctic 30 charges; Nick Clegg says green levies could be paid through general taxation; and China sends inspection teams to polluted cities
Climate change linked to doubling of Stockholm heat-related deaths
Swedish researchers think the changing climate was responsible for doubling the number of heat-related deaths in the capital, Stockholm, in the 30 years from 1980
Climate leaders face “Custer’s last stand” as UN talks approach
Next three years are crucial in determining the shape of climate action, say policy experts at two day Chatham House conference
Dubai diversifies energy supply with first solar plant
Morning summary: Dubai switches on first solar plant; Tony Abbott has dig at UN climate chief; and Chinese city closes schools due to air pollution