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Decoding the Paris climate deal: What does it mean?
ANALYSIS: Climate policy expert Gerard Wynn decodes a new global deal – which is likely to have profound impacts on business, finance and energy sectors
Solar: The biggest winner from Paris climate talks?
ANALYSIS: The standout winning technology from a climate conference in Paris this week may be renewable energy, and in particular solar power
Paris climate deal must not leave vulnerable to foot the bill
COMMENT: A levy on fossil fuel companies could pay for protection of the world’s poor from climate damage, argues Julie-Anne Richards
Paris climate deal needs solidarity on loss and damage
COMMENT: The world must stand with the victims of global warming as well as those affected by terror attacks, writes Julie-Anne Richards
A Paris climate deal must address global inequality
COMMENT: North-south cooperation depends on rich countries living up to their historic responsibilities, argues Harjeet Singh
North-south climate rift hurts poor people
COMMENT: Developing countries should embrace carbon-cutting as an opportunity, not treat it as a burden, argues Monica Araya
G20: 8 reasons why this weekend’s summit is climate critical
COMMENT: The G20 never used to be a big moment in the climate calendar. But times have changed. What’s decided in Antalya will have ramifications for Paris
UN climate talks and the Paris deal: A bluffer’s guide
ANALYSIS: It’s a treaty like no other, that will transform the world economy – if 195 nations can agree at COP21, that is
John Ashton: Our weapon against fracking is the love of our land
COMMENT: The struggle against dirty energy is the same as the struggle against the Enclosures and the Clearances. The difference is: this one we’re going to win
Fortress Maldives: Protecting islands against climate change comes at a price
COMMENT: UN climate summit in Paris must drive investmnt in mangrove forests, sea walls, coral reefs and fresh water access critical to the future of small island states
Can we trust Shell’s ‘Energy Transitions Commission’?
COMMENT: An industry inspired effort to muddy the waters or a real push to develop a low carbon future? The jury is out
UN General Assembly offers ‘last chance’ for climate leadership
COMMENT: Maldives minister urges leaders in New York to back tough Paris climate deal and protect small islands
Paris dilemma: How do we judge success of 2015 climate summit?
COMMENT: Veteran climate talks observer Saleemul Huq offers his thoughts on what an ambitious climate deal looks like
What can we expect from India’s climate change plan?
COMMENT: India’s anticipated commitment to climate action will be nothing short of transformational given challenges on the ground
Joss Garman: What does a successful Paris climate deal look like?
COMMENT: If governments do not agree what is necessary to stay below the 2C threshold, will the Paris summit have been a failure?
Forget climate pledges for Paris – let’s talk deep decarbonisation
ANALYSIS: With power stations and urban infrastructure locking in emissions for decades, countries need a long term vision
How a UN climate deal can help prevent refugee crises
COMMENT: As Syrian refugees flock to Europe, driven in part by drought, countries must plan for global warming-linked losses
Why ‘energy productivity’ is making a comeback
ANALYSIS: It presents a positive message and appeals to business, but technological progress is no substitute for climate regulations
Rich-poor climate reconciliation in sight at UN talks
ANALYSIS: As Paris summit nears, negotiators are trying to defuse tensions over national responsibilities for climate change
John Ashton: Fracking in England only possible if it is imposed
COMMENT: There is no need for fracking, anywhere in my country. There is no national interest case. It cannot happen by consent.