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Make 2015 count, campaigners urge on Mandela’s birthday
NEWS: Iconic campaigners draw on Nelson Mandela’s legacy in an appeal to world leaders to tackle poverty and climate change
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
Meet the sceptics: why science can’t compete with beachballs
SKETCH: Controversial climate economist Richard Tol speaks in the UK parliament – when he can get a word in edgeways
Russell Brand launches tirade against climate sceptics
NEWS: British star leads a crusade of climate comedy on YouTube
Energy efficiency targets: what are they good for?
COMMENT: As European officials consider an energy efficiency target for 2030, two experts look at why and how it could be useful
Bangladesh and climate change: time to change the narrative?
COMMENT: Rising tides threaten the country’s future, but a resilient population is thriving despite adversity, writes Saleemul Huq
US turning red as summer temperatures soar
NEWS: New analysis by team at Climate Central illustrates how summer temperatures have been steadily rising since 1970
NASA prepares to launch carbon tracking satellite
NEWS: Space agency will monitor rising levels of CO2, the most prolific greenhouse gas blamed for global warming
Mexico eyes economic benefits of landmark climate law
NEWS: Country’s emissions have soared in past two decades, but government believes cuts can boost competitiveness
Juncker: a potential climate champion for Europe?
ANALYSIS: Jean-Claude Juncker has his eye fixed on Europe’s economy, but climate looms large on the EU agenda
John Ashton: China needs to repair torn fabric of nature and society
COMMENT: Former chief UK climate diplomat says China must look to the earth to rediscover its dreams for the future
Lessons from Rhode Island: How to pass climate laws in the USA
COMMENT: East Coast state’s new climate change law shows legislators must deal with mitigation and adaptation together
Caroline Lucas: Allegations Putin is behind fracking protests are ludicrous
COMMENT: Claims of NATO chief that Russia is behind shale gas protests is a sign of the movement’s success, says UK’s only Green MP
Does carbon capture and storage need a makeover?
ANALYSIS: CCS has few powerful supporters, neglected by green groups and fossil fuel companies
Small islands must take the helm on ‘loss and damage’
COMMENT: Small island states were excluded from the UN’s ‘loss and damage’ committee; it’s time they are invited to the table
UN development goals must include climate change
COMMENT: Case for a UN development goal on climate change is stronger than ever, but topic still faces exclusion
China off course for 2020 carbon emissions target
Analysis: China cuts carbon intensity for ninth successive year, but may still miss 2020 target
Fighting desertification will reduce the costs of climate change
COMMENT: We should ‘climate proof’ the land to prevent some of the tragedies of a warmer world, says UN desertification chief
Azerbaijan and Georgia: taking the silent lead on climate action
COMMENT: Countries of Caucuses and Central Asia are the unsung heroes in the fight against climate change
Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments