World
Ban Ki-moon: Typhoon Haiyan a climate ‘wake-up call’
UN chief says people “feeling wrath of warming planet”, and calls on China, EU and USA to drive forward negotiations in Warsaw
Almost 80% of US citizens believe climate change is man-made
Stanford University reports majority in every state polled wants limits on greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon capture vital for China’s emissions to peak in 2020s
Professor Jiang Kejun from Beijing’s Energy Research Institute outlines how China could lose its coal addiction
Walmart accused of ‘greenwashing’ over clean energy claims
Report says company would take 33rd place in Greenhouse 100 Polluters Index if included, just behind Chevron
China ‘unsure if progress is possible’ at UN climate summit
Negotiations in Warsaw move up a gear this week, as countries scramble to resolve outstanding issues
Pressure mounts on EU as UN climate talks falter
Australia and Japan’s decision to downgrade climate targets leaves EU shouldering heavy expectations
Google reveals new $80 million US solar farm investment
The projects located in Southern California and Arizona will power over 17,000 homes
African delegates under pressure to leave UN climate talks
A coalition of African groups has asked governments across the continent to withdraw from talks as developed countries fail to mobilise finance
China set to commit to tougher climate targets in 2015
Deputy climate chief says government will push for further carbon cuts in next Five Year Plan due out in 2015
UN climate deal must be “tailored” to fit USA and China
Kyoto Protocol failed because it didn’t get backing of top emitters US and China, so negotiators know a new treaty will have to bring both on board
Scientists deliver ultimatum: adapt to climate change or go under
No silver bullet for tackling climate change, but society needs to accept the urgency to adapt, US scientists say
World Bank chief condemned for backing 4000MW India coal plant
Dr Jim Yong Kim’s commitment to addressing climate change questioned in letter from 68 environmental groups
EU starts process to ratify Kyoto Protocol extension
Decision likely to dampen concerns from developing countries but critics say 20% reduction target should be raised
US military to spend $2.4 billion on electric vehicles by 2020
The military is forecast to purchase nearly 100,000 non-tactical electric vehicles to meet its targets
EU climate chief demands action to address “emissions gap”
Morning summary: EU climate chief calls for action on cutting emissions; China’s corn harvest set to decline after flooding and drought; and Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund could divest from coal
China willing to be “flexible” at UN climate talks
Morning summary: China calls on rich nations to offer more finance at COP19, OECD says carbon taxes best way to address climate change, Microsoft boosts wind holdings
Shale gas could be a “game changer”, says EU climate chief
Connie Hedegaard admits shale gas will be considered in 2030 climate package, but says it’s no ‘silver bullet’
Holy smoke blamed for melting Himalayan glaciers
Morning summary: Muslim cemeteries and Buddhist temples responsible for greenhouse gases; global emissions show signs of ‘permanent slowdown’; and talks to create Antarctic marine reserves break down
US Treasury ends international funding for coal-fired power plants
Morning summary: US announces end to international coal funding; three US states sign global warming agreement with British Columbia; and Australian Climate Change Authority criticises government targets
EU environment ministers demand ‘ambitious’ 2030 climate targets
New report from 13 European ministers urges EU to take quick action to spur private investment and reform ETS