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Renewables revolution in China within reach, says WWF
Report says China could slash energy-related CO2 emissions 90% from business-as-usual with tough, but achievable new polices
US billionaire Tom Steyer to spend $100m on climate change campaign
American philanthropist to use personal wealth in ad campaign against climate sceptics in midterm elections
Franco-German summit calls for greater co-operation on renewables
Merkel and Hollande say a new cross-border venture will promote renewables, help hasten move away from fossil fuels
Over 1,000 cities demand ambitious EU climate targets
European cities alliance writes to European Council chief asking for tough new 2030 low carbon goals
China overtakes US as biggest spender on smart grids
Roll out of smart grids in China could help world’s largest emitter to slow growth in C02
US and China to speed up climate change co-operation
Carbon superpowers say they will step up efforts to improve emissions standards in cars, buildings and power plants
Obama announces $1 billion climate resilience fund
President Barack Obama proposes extra support for US communities hit by extreme weather events
President Xi tells John Kerry China “will do more” on climate
US secretary of state and Chinese president Xi Jinping agree to advance cooperative efforts to push climate change on the global agenda
World’s largest thermal solar plant opens in California
US government touts potential of solar as pricey new plant opens in California, but will have to compete with wind and gas
83% of Americans believe US should act on climate change
The majority of Americans want Congress and business to act on climate change, even if it comes with economic costs
California’s rate of CO2 cuts ‘need to be doubled’ after 2020
Regulators of California’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions say tougher targets, expansion, needed after 2020
Obama faces new Congress challenge on coal curbs
House of Representatives to question feasibility of clean coal as Republicans ramp up pressure ahead of midterms
Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets
Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
Beijing firework sales slump 38% as air pollution concerns grow
The Chinese saw in the New Year with slightly less of a bang this year, as air pollution woes turn citizens from traditional firework displays
EU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal
European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
EU jobs at risk without tough climate targets – report
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
EU Parliament backs tougher renewable energy target
Full sitting of EU Parliament backs 30% renewables target, compared with 27% proposed by EC
Keystone foes to fight on after government downplays climate risk
Fight against Keystone XL to intensify after government report says US-Canada pipeline won’t increase emissions
China unhappy with ‘carbon budget’ reference in IPCC review
Chinese government objected to scientists including carbon budget in IPCC Summary for Policymakers, documents reveal
China, India and Brazil could ‘derail’ UN climate deal says UK envoy
Leading climate diplomat Sir David King says some developing countries are too vague about whether they will sign UN treaty