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Illegal logging resurges on Chinese timber demand – report
NEWS: US and EU border controls have less influence on illicit trade as demand shifts to emerging economies, finds Chatham House
India, Australia to post climate pledges in August – sources
NEWS: Major carbon polluters set timelines for draft contributions to UN global climate pact
Battle over carbon freebies ahead of EU policy launch
NEWS: As heavy industries lobby for carbon price relief, experts warn against weakening flagship EU climate policy
Pakistan, Bangladesh face ‘state failure’ as globe heats up
NEWS: Study compiled by US, UK, China and India experts underlines migration threat from warming world
8 lessons from a climate change tour of the US
From Washington to Hawaii: It’s no use waiting for consensus, cowboys don’t get it and change isn’t easy, even in paradise
Too few scientists track loss of Himalayan glaciers
NEWS: Millions rely on meltwater from Asia’s water towers, but lack of expertise and manpower hampers the study of climate impacts
BRICS bank’s first project should be green – Modi
NEWS: India PM calls for emerging economy fund to back clean energy at bloc’s seventh summit in Russia
Could Cuban detente bring a new energy dawn?
ANALYSIS: As the communist island and the US restore relations, there are opportunities for clean power and offshore oil
China poised for a boom in green bonds
NEWS: Emerging economies are embracing new class of climate-friendly financial instruments, says Climate Bonds Initiative
China climate pledge ‘inadequate’ on efficiency – analysts
NEWS: Beijing’s clean energy drive and emissions peaking pledge risk being undermined by weak carbon intensity target, says Climate Action Tracker
Hillary Clinton emails hint at US climate fears and press obsession
NEWS: Released correspondence tells of tensions at 2009 UN summit and anger at Obama treatment by China
India won’t peak emissions in climate pledge – govt
NEWS: Country won’t buckle to pressure to state when CO2 emissions will fall, environment minister Javadekar says
China plans to double global capacity of wind, solar
NEWS: Government analysis of recent UN climate pledge says renewable deployment could be radically accelerated by 2030
Pakistan and India ‘unprepared’ for heatwaves
COMMENT: There are clear links between government communication and fewer deaths from heat stroke. Ministers must do better.
Brazil reveals renewable energy goal on US visit
NEWS: Emerging economy will aim for 28-33% renewable energy by 2030, President Rousseff said in joint statement with Obama
When will China’s greenhouse gas emissions level out?
ANALYSIS: Rate of economic growth and success in slashing carbon intensity will determine if and when China meets 2030 target
China releases climate plan, targets emissions peak pre 2030
NEWS: Boost for UN deal hopes as world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter confirms it will aim to curb emissions in next 15 years
Alaska glaciers melting faster as planet overheats
NEWS: Climate change rather than natural causes is the main driver of state’s glacier loss, which is set to speed up, US scientists say
EU-China summit ends with climate pledge imminent
NEWS: Global heavyweights sign climate change agreement in step-change in sino-European relations
China climate change plan due “very shortly” says envoy
NEWS: Beijing’s commitment to a UN deal is seen as critical to its success, with five months left before countries convene in Paris