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India environment minister blasts rich world’s greedy lifestyles
NEWS: Developed countries need five Earths to fuel ‘unsustainable’ habits while India makes do with one, says Prakash Javadekar
Green urban infrastructure could save $17trn by 2050
NEWS: Public transport, efficient buildings and recycling investments pay off in energy savings, New Climate Economy report shows
UN climate officials chide Ban Ki-moon for ‘snail’s pace’ jibe
ANALYSIS: Fears progress slow towards global pact unfounded, say co-chairs as countries agree to let them slim down draft text
Ecuador seeks to unite Latin America behind climate justice crusade
NEWS: Fragmented continent poised to rally around joint accord in November, envoy Daniel Ortega Pacheco reveals
How peace with rebels sculpts Colombia’s climate pledge
NEWS: Country wary that end of 50-year armed conflict could bring spike in deforestation, as it submits contribution to the UN
The Emissions Factor podcast: Bonn climate talks review
PODCAST: Ed King is joined by Michael Jacobs, Pilita Clark plus we hear from Christiana Figueres, Laurence Tubiana and Dan Reifsnyder
Why coal is not amazing, in 15 tweets
BLOG: “Little black rock” advertising campaign by the Minerals Council of Australia is derided on social media
Small forest users can outcompete agribusiness – study
NEWS: Finance must flow to local enterprises to slow deforestation and internal displacement wrought by clearance for agriculture, report says
Rich countries discuss $100bn climate finance pathway
CRIB NOTES SEPT 7-11: Criteria for climate funds defined, ministers discuss loss + damage, Pacific leaders gather in PNG
Weekly wrap: First signs of compromise at Bonn climate talks
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UN climate talks inch forward as countries agree path to Paris
NEWS: Co-chairs at Bonn conference to draft new negotiating text for global deal – set for release in first week of October
Algeria targets 7-22% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
NEWS: North African oil-producing state highlights vulnerability to global warming and solar prospects in submission to UN climate deal
Half of CEOs are investing in low carbon – poll
NEWS: Business leaders are motivated to act on climate change but don’t see UN Paris deal as a major driver, PwC survey shows
UN climate chief expects national plans to cover up to 80% of emissions before Paris
INTERVIEW: Christiana Figueres tells RTCC Brazil and India will soon come on board with climate plans, but admits more ambition required
US, EU considering loss and damage options for Paris deal
NEWS: Major developed economies exploring compromise options on contentious issue of loss and damage at negotiations in Bonn
G20 urged to switch fossil fuel subsidies for climate finance
NEWS: Transfer public support for polluting products into green growth and protection from extreme weather, says CAN Europe
Rich countries to unveil climate finance package at World Bank summit
NEWS: Lima billed as venue for proposal to help developing countries invest in green energy and prepare for extreme weather
California state pension funds to divest from coal
NEWS: CalPERS and CalSTRS will sell up to US$240 million in mine holdings after lawmakers’ decision, in win for campaigners
Indonesia reveals draft climate offer for 2030
NEWS: World’s fourth most populous country pledge slightly builds on 2020’s voluntary goal, but details remain unclear
Pressure mounting on UN as Bonn climate talks stutter
NEWS: Seven days of negotiations remain before Paris summit to finalise global pact, but what leaders will sign is unclear