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India, China urge rich nations to cut carbon deeper
NEWS: Developed countries must lead emissions curbs and make good on finance pledge say major emitters key to climate pact
India’s green record shames the West, says Modi economic chief
NEWS: Arvind Subramanian says Delhi’s record on climate change is far more impressive than developed countries give it credit for
China coal decline continues as economy flatlines
NEWS: Analysis from Greenpeace suggests use of world’s most polluting fossil fuel by top emitter could be in terminal decline
European Commission drops demand to cut fossil fuel subsidies
NEWS: Bloc accused of ‘cowardice’ after wiping requests to ditch billion-dollar bumps for coal and oil from annual review of member states
Obama guilty of climate denial after Shell green light, says McKibben
NEWS: Allowing oil giant to search for more fossil fuels denies the “meaning” of scientific warnings, writes 350 campaign founder
Binding CO2 cap would leave US on shaky legal ground
BLOG: US legal expert lays out criteria for Paris pact, warns administration should not over commit or it could face trouble in courts
Australia needs radical CO2 cuts to match US, EU
NEWS: Mind the gap: experts show scale of cuts needed to match pollution reduction targets of major world emitters
US decision to open Arctic to Shell drilling sparks green fury
NEWS: Groups warns US government approval of oil firm’s resumed exploration in risky polar waters spells environmental disaster
Apple pledges to power Chinese factories with renewables
NEWS: Technology giant has greened its offices and data centres; now CEO Tim Cook aims to tackle much bigger manufacturing carbon footprint
Can Latin America blaze a trail towards a Paris climate deal?
ANALYSIS: Regardless of size or political orientation, governments are actively seeking to be part of the climate change solution, say experts
Modi: India can offer “natural leadership” on climate change
NEWS: PM offers grand vision of green India but no clues on country’s possible contribution to global climate pact
California braces itself for worsening wildfire seasons
NEWS: Years of drought and higher temperatures mean the chance of devastating wildfires in the southwest US is higher than ever
EU, China set to announce climate pact late summer
NEWS: Carbon markets and green investment flows on agenda for economic superpowers ahead of Paris climate summit
EU-Swiss carbon market link raises fears of diluted climate ambition
NEWS: Carbon Market Watch calls for safeguards as emissions trading pact sets precedent for China and South Korea tie-ins
Carmichael coal mega-mine ‘unviable’ after Adani restructure
NEWS: Indian conglomerate rejects IEEFA claim it will struggle to attract finance for Australian coal mine, railway and port infrastructure
Mexico uses climate threat to justify ‘slum clearance’
NEWS: Official plans to relocate residents of shanty towns braced for future landslides and floods spark human rights fears
Top Republican spars with EPA chief on Obama climate agenda
NEWS: Senate majority leader McConnell attacks legal footing of US headline carbon-cutting policy in Capitol Hill hearing
California targets 40% emissions cut in boost to US climate ambition
NEWS: Drought-hit state is aiming to match EU carbon reduction, in move that could help US overachieve its federal commitments
US State dept labels climate change “strategic priority”
NEWS: Tackling rise of greenhouse gas emissions ranks alongside terrorism, promoting economic growth and building open and democratic societies
Three steps to build a greener and climate resilient India
COMMENT: India’s cities are famed for their pollution, but it doesn’t have to be this way with clever planning