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‘Tsunami of litigation’ against Obama climate plan will fail, say NGOs
NEWS: Curbs on power plant emissions on solid legal foundation, say legal experts at environmental groups
Pentagon warns of emergency risk in melting Arctic
NEWS: US Department of Defense is calling for more resources to expand search and rescue capabilities into newly open territory
What can we expect from India’s climate pledge?
ANALYSIS: New Delhi is expected to submit its plans to the UN in September, balancing carbon cuts with development
White House “will not back down” on climate change plans
NEWS: Denis McDonough tells audience in DC administration is ready for fight for incoming environmental legislation
EU mulls climate finance package ahead of Paris summit
NEWS: Luxembourg presidency proposes ‘toolbox’ to showcase funding amid fears cash drought could poision UN talks
New US climate plan due on Monday, roll-out set for 2022
NEWS: States could face two-year grace period to ensure they can meet new power plant emission standards
Washington DC is sinking into the sea – study
NEWS: The seat of US government faces six inches of subsidence this century, geologists say, making it vulnerable to sea level rise
US to aid African farmers facing climate challenge
NEWS: Investments worth $140m drawn up spur to climate-resilient agriculture following Obama visit to Kenya
10 ways the the US can meet its climate change pledge
NEWS: The world’s second emitter eyes over a quarter cut in its CO2 emissions by 2025. Here’s how it can get there
Coke, Apple, Microsoft make $140 billion Paris climate deal pledge
NEWS: Corporates to commit to green investments and clean energy in win for Obama climate endeavour
Brazil, Indonesia climate pledges due within weeks – EU commissioner
NEWS: Miguel Arias Canete calls on all countries to submit national contributions to the UN for global deal
Canada, Alaska wildfire surge sends smoke plume to Texas
NEWS: NASA image shows “pretty remarkable” line of dense smoke across North America, as large areas of forest burn
Mr President, Africa needs your climate leadership in Paris
COMMENT: On eve of Kenya visit, head of Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance asks US president to boost green funds for his continent
Recession not shale gas boom cut US emissions – study
NEWS: Economic factors rather than switch from coal to natural gas drove recent drop in country’s CO2 output, say researchers
Wind company raises $300m in first Chinese green bond
NEWS: Xinjiang-based Goldwind leads race to tap debt finance for environmental goals in world’s highest emitting coun
China: climate change hero or villain?
COMMENT: There’s no denying China’s growing responsibility for global emissions, but the signs are it is moving to a greener future
India should target 2035 peak emissions – UK climate envoy
NEWS: Sir David King is putting pressure on fourth largest emitter to plan for cuts in two decades’ time
Why are big EU polluters moaning about carbon leakage?
ANALYSIS: Industries like cement and steel threaten to move jobs overseas if the price of emissions rises, in a challenge to climate goals
EU carbon market compromise pleases no-one
NEWS: Environmentalists criticise freebies to polluters, while business lobby claims carbon costs will drive manufacturing overseas
EU moves towards ratifying Kyoto Protocol extension
NEWS: Brussels says bloc will sign off beleaguered treaty before successor crafted at key climate summit