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Land rights crucial to save tropical forests – UNDP
Researchers highlight importance of carbon-sucking forests alongside New York climate deal signing ceremony
Saudi prince: From 2020, we can survive without oil
As cabinet approves sweeping economic reforms, prince Mohammed bin Salman says they will reduce reliance on hydrocarbons
New York signing marks a new age in climate cooperation
Finance will be critical to realise the Paris Agreement, says Emmanuel De Guzman – and vulnerable countries are taking a lead
UK envoy: Carbon pricing ‘too sluggish’ to meet climate goals
Sir David King favours technology development over emissions trading as a way to shift emerging economies off coal
Clinton snubs Koch endorsement over climate change denial
Democrat frontrunner rejects faint praise from oil billionaire, saying ‘not interested in endorsements from people who deny climate science’
Shifting monsoons to hit tea crops, researchers warn
Tea growers in East Asia need to prepare for changing rainfall patterns or face lower yields, studies show
Saudi Arabia set to reveal vision for post-oil future
CRIB NOTES 25-29 April: Top petropower plans major reforms, momentum gathers behind Paris ratification drive, France aims to raise carbon prices
UN record as 175 countries sign climate deal, but hard graft remains
China cranks up pressure on G20, calling on all major economies to ratify agreement ahead of September’s meeting
China to ratify UN climate change deal by September
Beijing makes surprise announcement at New York signing ceremony as UN urges countries to speed global efforts
Weekly wrap: Record warm streak fires up UN ceremony
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As it happened: World leaders sign climate pact in New York
News, commentary and analysis from UN ceremony as 175 countries sign the Paris Agreement on climate change
Vulnerable states stress 1.5C goal at UN climate ceremony
Climate Vulnerable Forum calls on all countries to increase their carbon-cutting contributions by 2020, as leaders meet in New York
Why there’s no time to dally on the Paris Agreement
The treaty may enter into force well before 2020, but let’s not wait and see – let’s start delivering actions
US, China resist shipping emissions curbs at UN meet
International Maritime Organization talks on a carbon target ended in watery compromise on Thursday, after a standoff between Europe and emerging economies
Pope, World Bank and Google demand tougher climate policies
Governments, religious leaders and business talk up the Paris Agreement on climate change, but record temperatures hint at huge ambition deficit
Solar industry strong despite Sun Edison bankruptcy, say analysts
US solar giant accused of wild spending spree, but industry in good shape says Indian energy minister and analysts at Bloomberg
India’s energy revolution accelerates, as solar costs near coal
Recent energy auctions suggest solar prices are falling fast in India, but we need to see whether these projects are actually delivered on time, at such low prices
Five ways 2C global warming is worse than 1.5C
Half a degree makes a significant difference to sea levels, crop yields and coral reefs, find researchers
Canada, Germany lead calls to price 50% of carbon emissions by 2030
Global carbon market can promote innovation and accelerate low carbon development, say coalition of six leaders
Tax coal to raise $100 billion climate funds, urges India minister
Prakash Javadekar urges richer nations to adopt tougher carbon pricing measures, and use proceeds to invest in Global South