Climate finance
Bloomberg tells New York residents to “recycle everything”
Mayor wants to double the recycling rate to 30% by 2017 to divert 50,000 tons of plastic waste from reaching landfills
UN to open carbon market offices in Bogota and Manila
UN’s Clean Development Mechanism targets Columbia and Philippines as new regional bases in new drive to boost interest in carbon trading
Sainsbury’s seals position as EU’s leading solar operator
UK retail giant claims its panels generate enough power for almost 2,000 houses, which could cover 35 football pitches
EU and China reach “amicable” solution to solar trade dispute
The EU will impose a minimum price on Chinese solar exports, which Commission says will ensure market operates at a “sustainable level”
UN takes steps to boost demand for carbon market credits
New Grenada office will help Carribbean countries identify projects for the Clean Development Mechanism
Norwegians issue shipping warning as Arctic sea lanes open
Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation
Connecticut and Minnesota tell insurers to recognise climate risks
US states say they will require insurance companies to reveal how prepared they are to cope with risks related to climate change
Golf faces tough climate change adaptation drive
Golf courses around the world could be facing a bleak future unless they move quickly to introduce climate change adaptation strategies
New EPA chief Gina McCarthy faces tough challenges
Barack Obama’s nominee as Environment Protection Agency chief starts work today – and her inbox is likely to be full of tough choices
EU and China launch joint scheme to tackle pollution
Environmental Sustainability Project set to target heavy metals, water pollution, and waste treatment alongside pair’s existing climate strategy
Fossil fuels tax to fund climate efforts proposed at UN talks
Climate mitigation and adaptation funds worth US$ 600 billion could be raised by targeting monies paid to the coal, oil and gas sectors
London Stock Exchange set for ‘carbon bubble’ protest
Campaigners to hand out bottles of “carbon bubbles” to highlight problem of unburnable fossil fuel reserves
EU and Australia set to accelerate emissions trading links
Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard says discussions will be sped up after Kevin Rudd announces end of unpopular carbon tax
Coca-Cola sets 25% carbon reduction target
Drinks giant renews partnership with WWF with pledge to cut emissions and address natural resource challenges impacting fresh water
Blueprint for Russia’s carbon market should be ready by end of 2013
Plan drawn up by banks and business lobby group for Russia’s carbon market is set to be presented to the government in November
UN carbon market scheme passes 7000 project mark
Clean Development Mechanism boosted by latest figures, but doubts remain over market’s ability to survive slump in price for carbon
Smart air conditioning could save business $100k a year
Office sensors could save business millions if deployed across USA, scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory report
Masdar aims to boost renewable investments after London Array success
Masdar chief Sultan Al Jaber keen to expand global operations after successful launch of the world’s largest offshore windfarm
What does a Republican-friendly carbon tax look like?
Obama’s climate plans avoid confrontation with Republicans but giving them what they want good be the key to an effective carbon tax
Desertec’s collapse unlikely to affect EU energy plans
Collapse of €400 billion plan will not affect Brussels energy strategy, but it does highlight the growing cost effectiveness of solar photo voltaic panels