Climate politics
UN climate talks start with call to work as “one team” in Geneva
NEWS: With six days to create a draft agreement, officials ask countries to drop historic divides and start new era of cooperation
Chairing the world’s future: Two men with the climate in their hands
ANALYSIS: The UN has chosen veteran Algerian and US diplomats to steer global climate talks this year – but are they up to the job?
UN climate chief: Major economies committed to Paris deal
NEWS: Christiana Figueres says majority of global carbon emissions likely to be covered under 2015 pact, but unclear on ambition
India resists international scrutiny as it shapes climate plan
NEWS: India is already moving on clean energy, says minister, but does not want outsiders reviewing its climate plans
Business leaders call for net zero emissions by 2050
NEWS: Sir Richard Branson, Mo Ibrahim and Ariana Huffington are among twelve “B Team” business chiefs urging steep climate targets
Europe to reveal UN climate deal pledge on February 25
NEWS: Brussels set to be first bloc to reveal contribution to global emissions cutting deal as next set of UN talks draw close
Norway reveals 40% carbon cut goal for 2030, matching EU target
NEWS: Oslo plans closer integration with Brussels on meeting 2030 climate goals, but Statoil chief says 40% is “demanding”
UN climate change talks and the Paris deal – a guide
ANALYSIS: What would a global carbon cutting deal look like, how will countries get there and could it end in disaster?
One fifth of proposed EU fund investment high carbon, high risk
NEWS: Money for coal, roads and airports will hurt climate goals warn analysts at UK environmental consultancy E3G
Obama pledges $500m for Green Climate Fund in 2016 budget
NEWS: Billions to be channeled towards climate measures in US president’s 2016 budget
Labor swing in Queensland puts brakes on Australia’s coal surge
NEWS: Vast coal mines planned for the Galilee Basin must stand on their own merits as incoming Labor government set to scrap subsidies
Ban Ki-moon’s new climate advisor warns on geopolitical tensions
INTERVIEW: Strained relationships between Russia, EU and Middle East make climate negotiations harder, warns Janos Pasztor
UN targets draft of Paris climate deal by 13 February
NEWS: Diplomats must complete draft text in Geneva next month, or risk undermining legal basis for a global accord at December’s summit
US Senate approves Keystone XL pipeline bill
NEWS: Senators voted 62-36 in favour of the controversial pipeline, sending it to president Barack Obama’s desk for a likely veto
China and India adopt UK tool to map green futures
NEWS: UK-led modelling tools are helping governments around the world develop contributions to a global climate deal
Ed Davey: Personalities matter for UN Paris deal
NEWS: Action by Obama, Modi and Xi shows the right people are in power for successful 2015 deal, says UK climate secretary
Global calculator: 7 emissions pathways for the world
ANALYSIS: A new tool backed by the UK government allows anyone to test the impact of lifestyle, fuel and land use choices on the climate
Obama bans oil drilling in 9.8 million acres of Arctic ocean
NEWS: New protections sees US president pivot to Arctic in attempt to secure reputation as environmental leader
Keystone XL faces further delay as Democrats block bill
NEWS: No conclusion reached on pipeline as Democrats accuse Republicans of shunning open debate
UK government pledges to consult scientists on fracking
NEWS: Shale gas exploration will only be approved if independent committee says it is compatible with climate goals