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Climate change threatens world’s fine wines
Climate impacts will make 20-70% of existing vineyards unsuitable by 2050 while attempts to adjust and relocating vineyards could disrupt ecosystems
Paint the town white to keep warming cities cool
Energy efficiency expert says painting roofs white in the world’s warm cities would have same effect as taking half the world’s cars off the road
Climate change threatens food security of urban poor
Widespread hunger could return to haunt some of the world’s largest cities as a result of climate change, IIED report warns
World Bank plans to take lead in climate challenge
Jim Yong Kim calls for end to extreme poverty by 2030 and promises organisation will boost efforts to address climate change
South East Asia food basket facing ‘shocking’ future
One of the most fertile areas of south east Asia, the Lower Mekong Basin, faces a bleak future from the impacts of climate change
World’s poorest could accept binding emission cuts
Least Developed Countries bloc at UN climate talks say they are prepared to commit themselves to binding cuts in their emissions of greenhouse gases
How sustainable is your Easter egg?
New campaign rates top UK chocolate brands on their use of unsustainable palm oil
Security risks of climate change prompt military review
Over 100 countries now regard climate change as a national security concern and are taking steps to assess their ability to manage new threats
Climate change for kittens
Video series by Lithuanian satirists PetPunk puts a cat’s face on global warming and its possible impacts
New tool reveals a latte water needed for your morning coffee
Released for World Water Day, Sustain’s new water calculator warns one latte needs 710 litres of water to produce
“Why I quit my job to fight climate change”
Transition Town Berkhamstead member John Bell tells RTCC why he has given up work to focus on promoting awareness of climate and environmental issues
Climate debate cut from England & Wales curriculum for children up to 14
New draft guidelines for England & Wales curriculum criticised by scientists for ‘abdicating duty to future generations’
US energy efficiency league tables revealed
Energy Star certified buildings certified in 2012 saved enough energy to power 2m homes for a year
Rio’s favelas set climate adaptation example
Adapting to climate change often seems an earnest business, something needing steely determination and gritted teeth. But adaptation in some of Rio de Janeiro’s shantytowns is very different
Kick out energy poverty with an electric football
Soccket football backed by Spain and Barcelona forward David Villa generates electricity when kicked to boost energy access in developing world
Canada’s First Nations lead battle against Alberta tar sands
Leader of Canada’s Indigenous peoples arrives in Europe to stop the tar sands industry which he says is destroying their way of life
Review: the Greedy Lying Bastards want your money
Director Craig Rosebraugh’s documentary is a clinical walkthrough of the climate denial machine but drifts into hyperbole could put off broader audiences
Gary Neville: teamwork key to UK scoring climate goals
England coach speaks to RTCC about taking responsibility for energy use, UK wind politics and why he’s hopeful for green sector
Burning coal costs the EU €43 billion a year
Coal power plants in Europe should be banned by 2040 as their emissions cause high levels of sickness, health campaigners warn
Energy shortages depriving one billion from healthcare access
Report from NGO Practical Action calls for investment in small-scale renewables and off-grid technologies to be increased