Climate politics
UNEP: Clean up of the world’s oceans could boost economy
New report from the United Nations Environment Programme highlights the economy gain from keeping healthy coasts and seas.
Obama: I will act on causes of climate change
US President Barack Obama uses his annual State of the Union address to explain how he is committed to promoting ‘clean energy’ across the country.
#Lighterlater: Bill defeat was a blow to British democracy
Daniel Vockins, campaign manager at Lighter Later writes of his frustrastion following Friday’s Daylight Saving Bill failure.
#LighterLater: Why does it matter?
RTCC takes a look at the day’s events following the Daylight Saving Bill being blocked in Parliament.
Water summit underlines growing importance in Middle East
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says ‘water more important than oil’ for Middle East.
COMMENT: Don’t be selective with energy statistics
Energy is a commodity like no other. Both sides of the debate should ensure their statistics represent that fact.
Greenhouse gases to rise in wake of nuclear phase out, says IEA economist
IEA Chief Economist, Fatih Birol has warned the world to expect a rise in greenhouse gas emissions as countries turn their backs on nuclear.
Comment: Why wind is not the answer
Jean-Pierre Huguet of the European Platform Against Wind tells us why wind is not the future for energy security in Europe.
Philips chief: Have courage and follow our lead in fighting climate change
Business needs to have courage and take unilateral steps to lower emissions, according to Harry Verhaar, head of Energy and Climate Change at Philips Lighting.
Rio+20 Comment: Powering Sustainable Energy for All
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon outlines his vision for Sustainable Energy for all.
Prescott defends UN climate talks following Lomborg criticism
Former Deputy Prime Minister says there is no alternative after controversial academic Bjorn Lomborg calls Durban Platform a “hollow victory”.
Figueres: Action not words will fight climate change
What is the Momentum for Change project and why does it matter? RTCC asked the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres to explain why this campaign is important.
Bill McKibben interview: Occupy, Keystone and his arrest
Veteran activist gives RTCC his thoughts on Durban protests, influence of green groups and the 2012 US Presidential elections.
Climate change: The new big bang?
Addressing the effects of climate change is a major opportunity for the planet. This week we’re highlighting some cool innovations and technologies for a green economy.
Katharine Hayhoe Q&A: Climate scientists in USA under attack
Katharine Hayhoe speaks to RTCC about the state of climate science in the USA, the daily attacks she and colleagues suffer and her efforts to clean up the climate debate.
Climate scientist dropped by Gingrich laments toxic politics
Katharine Hayhoe, author of a scrapped chapter on climate change in Newt Gingrich’s new book, says climate scientists in the US are being persecuted for their work.
Ban Ki-moon puts climate change at centre of second-term in office
UN Secretary-General targets sustainable development, food security and disaster relief.
US Election 2012: Republican Presidential candidates on climate change
The first in a round of polls to find the Republican Presidential nomination kicks-off in Iowa today. RTCC examines the candidates’ track records on climate change.
Key dates for your diary in 2012
Despite Mayan predictions the world will end in 2012, the year has all the makings of a cracker. Don’t miss the key political, economic and sporting dates with our interactive calendar.
Comment: Why 2012 is a landmark year for climate change
2012 is the UN Year of Sustainable Energy. The Year of the Dragon. The year Nostradamus predicts the world will end, again. But could it also prove to be a crunch year for climate change action?