Climate finance
Climate deal at Durban increasingly unlikely says UK Minister
Less than two weeks before the Climate Summit in Durban, UK Energy Minister, Greg Barker raises further doubts over what the conference will be able to achieve.
US pushes through green growth trade deal at APEC summit
Obama administration continues to go green ahead of COP17 talks in Durban
Climate change to cost Canada billions
Climate change catastrophes could cost Canada anything from 5% to 25% of GDP according to a new study by the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE).
Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report
Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources
Q&A: Emissions Trading
RTCC explains the workings of one of the more controversial products of the international climate negotiations
A new dawn for Responding to Climate Change
Welcome to Responding to Climate Change’s new website – we hope you enjoy our fresh look and feel. Please let our editor Ed King know what you think about the site by emailing [email protected] or tweeting @rtcc_edk.
Keystone XL decision delayed as US government considers new route
The US government will re-consider the route of the controversial TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, after criticism the project would put environmentally important areas at risk.
Energy efficiency sector weathering global economic climate
Investment opportunities in energy efficiency remain strong despite the current financial crisis, and could offer attractive returns over the coming decade, say sector experts.
Analysis: The private sector and climate change
In the first of three articles for RTCC, Kentaro Ide explores the role the private sector can play in combating climate change.
US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations
Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation
RTCC Q&A: Clean Development Mechanism
RTCC takes a closer look at the Clean Development Mechanism. Has this key UN policy been a success or does it simply help developed countries offset emissions?
Hague: Economic crisis provides opportunity to confront climate change
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the current world downturn cannot be an excuse for politicians ignoring the dangers of climate change.
Shipping braced to take a hit in Durban
Shipping has been targeted as a source of finance for the Green Climate Fund, but could a deal at Durban mean the industry ends up paying a disproportionate amount?
UK high speed rail development gets green light
£34bn project receives cross party support as US and China plans falter
G20 commits to Green Climate Fund but no mention of Kyoto
G20 leaders call for “balanced outcome in Durban” and set sights on eradicating fossil fuel subsidies but makes no statement on Kyoto Protocol
Emission intensity rise points to “dirty” global recovery
New analysis from Pricewaterhouse Coopers shows that carbon emissions grew faster than many countries economies last year, pointing towards a “dirty” global recovery.
£50bn Thames transport hub plan revealed
Climate change protection integrated into landmark infrastructure proposal for London
Green start-ups lack funding
Despite overtures from government and the financial sector, finding the seed capital to get off the ground can be difficult for clean, green start-ups
In-Vested interests: The UK Green Investment Bank’s missed opportunity
Restricting Green Investment Bank’s financial power could sap the renewable energy industry of valuable funding
Exclusive: Figueres ‘hopeful’ over COP17 climate talks
The head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change tells RTCC that she is hopeful real progress can me made at COP17 in Durban.