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Scientists hail rapid estimate of climate change’s role in heat deaths as a first

Researchers pinpoint the death toll from last month’s heatwave in Europe, and say nearly two-thirds of the deaths were linked to the effects of climate change

Jul 9, 2025

UN Human Rights Council fails to call out fossil fuels after decision cuts mention

A proposal by the Marshall Islands and Colombia calling on countries to transition away from fossil fuels had to be dropped from the final UNHRC resolution

Jul 6, 2025

Nuclear comeback? Japan’s plans to restart reactors hit resistance over radioactive waste

The Japanese government wants to turn its nuclear power stations back on – but some local residents and Indigenous Ainu people don’t want nuclear waste stored near them

Jul 4, 2025

Top Latin American court upholds right to “healthy climate”, urges fossil fuel control

Inter-American Court of Human Rights issues a landmark advisory opinion on climate change, urging states to regulate fossil fuels and corporate emissions

Jul 4, 2025

US comes out against plastic production limits in UN treaty at deadlocked talks

US officials outlined their new position at a meeting in Nairobi, where key divisions persisted ahead of August talks to agree a global plastics pact

Jul 3, 2025

UN development conference backs innovative ways to boost climate finance

Leaders push for better financial systems at the Financing for Development summit to help poor nations cope with climate and economic shocks

Nov 15, 2011

Canadian government slammed for stand on Kyoto extension

Ahead of the COP 17 Climate Summit in Durban, the South African high commissioner has slammed the Canadian government for its opposition to a Kyoto extension.

Nov 15, 2011

COMMENT: Consensus on climate change is stronger than ever so why aren’t governments listening?

IEA joins finance sector, scientific community and developing world in call to action as Western governments look increasingly detached

Nov 15, 2011

Kyoto: Does the Protocol have a future?

In the first of a two-part series Harald Heubaum, Lecturer in Global Energy and Climate Policy at SOAS examines a treaty that polarises opinion like few others.

Nov 15, 2011

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.

Nov 14, 2011

US pushes through green growth trade deal at APEC summit

Obama administration continues to go green ahead of COP17 talks in Durban

Nov 14, 2011

Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report

Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources

Nov 14, 2011

Q&A: Emissions Trading

RTCC explains the workings of one of the more controversial products of the international climate negotiations

Nov 14, 2011

Video: Greenpeace says Rainbow Warrior offers climate hope

Ahead of COP 17 in Durban, Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior III represents a beacon of hope for action on climate change, say UK Director John Sauven.

Nov 14, 2011

UN Chief urges world leaders to commit to climate fund at Durban

UN Secretary General has urged world leaders to commit to the multi-billion dollar Green Climate Fund, ahead of the COP17 Climate Conference, in Durban.

Nov 14, 2011

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.

Nov 11, 2011

China: Good COP, bad COP

Domestic progress on renewables, energy efficiency and funding have yet to be translated to international stage

Nov 11, 2011

EU climate chief casts doubt on Kyoto Mk II

Connie Hedegaard says bloc will only commit to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol if all major emitters are involved in a ‘broader framework’.

Nov 11, 2011

Nature

Adaptation policy crucial for Himalayan communities

Ahead of the COP17 Climate Summit in Durban , scientists warn that adaptation policies will be key to helping communities deal with the threats which already lay in the Nepal Himalayas.

Nov 11, 2011

UPDATED: Solar industry lobby to march on UK parliament as legal action looms

Group plans to march on UK Parliament five days before COP17 to protest against cuts in solar feed-in-tariffs.

Nov 11, 2011

Kofi Annan slams world leaders for inaction on climate change

Former UN chief calls for action on climate change in Durban to avoid mass migration and food shortages

Nov 10, 2011

IEA report questions wisdom of nuclear shutdowns

Watchdog predicts less energy security and more CO2 emissions in a diminished nuclear scenario

Nov 10, 2011

Nature

Feeding the world by 2050 will mean limiting demand

Demand must be tackled as well as supply to feed the growing population living in a resource strapped world in 2050, the Soil Association’s Policy Director told the Environmental Audit Committee.

Nov 10, 2011

$35 billion per year needed to provide clean energy in Africa

Africa needs $35 billion investment per year in order to provide clean energy across the continent, according to a report by UK charity Christian Aid.

Nov 10, 2011

US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations

Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation

Nov 9, 2011

IEA: Time running out to cap warming at two degrees

Major policy changes needed by 2017 to avoid temperature increases of six degrees

Nov 9, 2011

Eastern European countries urge caution on EU climate change ambitions

Group appeals for progress to be discussed on an “individual level” just days after EU signals 30% carbon emission cuts back on the table

Nov 9, 2011

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?

Nov 9, 2011