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Pentagon: CIA should share climate change research
Report recommends creation of new defence policy board to tackle climate change and international cooperation between CIA and climate stressed nations
Vulnerable countries unite ahead of COP17
Vulnerable countries have presented a united front ahead of COP17 in Durban, calling for a second term of the Kyoto Protocol with a legally binding agreement on greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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
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.
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.
Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report
Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources
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.
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.
China: Good COP, bad COP
Domestic progress on renewables, energy efficiency and funding have yet to be translated to international stage
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’.
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.
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
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.
$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.
US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations
Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation
IEA: Time running out to cap warming at two degrees
Major policy changes needed by 2017 to avoid temperature increases of six degrees
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
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.