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Figueres tells coal: leave most existing reserves in the ground

UN climate chief tells World Coal meeting in Warsaw industry needs to diversify and invest in carbon capture technology

Negotiations in Warsaw move up a gear this week, as countries scramble to resolve outstanding issues

Australia and Japan’s decision to downgrade climate targets leaves EU shouldering heavy expectations

Civil society takes to streets in Polish capital as anger grows at lack of progress during climate change summit

An energy strategy released by the Polish government claims coal is optimal fuel for Poland, but doesn’t take into account environmental cost

Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22

Over last 12 years Earth lost approximately 2.3 million square kilometers of forest – an area slightly smaller than Argentina

A coalition of African groups has asked governments across the continent to withdraw from talks as developed countries fail to mobilise finance

Japan has revised its target to cut emissions which would see them rise by 3% on 1990 levels by 2020

Submissions to UN say they require $1.4 billion in funding to prepare for extreme weather events

Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22

ActionAid, CARE and WWF recommend climate compensation scheme be implemented by 2015

Japanese government is expected to reduce its emissions targets to 3.1% above 1990 levels, backtracking from previous climate commitments

Deputy climate chief says government will push for further carbon cuts in next Five Year Plan due out in 2015

Leaked cable details opposition to loss and damage and stress on voluntary nature of 2015 climate change deal

Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22

World Meteorological Organisation says that rising sea levels and surface ocean temperatures will cause more extreme typhoons in the future

189 countries will attend UN climate talks, but only 134 ministers will be present at negotiations, with Australia a notable absentee

Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22

Twenty groups join Philippines negotiator Yeb Sano in avoiding food until a “meaningful outcome” is reached in Warsaw