Latest climate change news
Three lessons the Iran nuclear deal can teach climate negotiators
ANALYSIS: Proposed Paris deal runs to over 100 pages but to secure agreement envoys need a plan to manage the toxic politics
Nigeria will be ‘forceful’ climate advocate, says Buhari
NEWS: Incoming leader promises more constructive approach to “matters of collective concern” ahead of Paris climate pact
California water restrictions signal ‘new era’ of drought risk
NEWS: Governor orders 25% cut in potable water use as state enters fourth year of catastrophic drought
East Asia pollution seeps into the heart of Borneo’s rainforest
NEWS: Air quality in Borneo’s rainforests is being affected by pollution from human activities in China
Germany’s G7 can ensure Paris climate deal is a success
COMMENT: Meeting of world’s top developed countries a moment for Berlin to reassert leadership ahead of UN summit
US climate plans will survive Republican attacks, say officials
NEWS: Lead US climate envoy says dismantling White House carbon cutting policies would be “tough to do”
Russia joins US in filing Paris climate change pledge
NEWS: Kremlin meets early deadline for submissions but questions raised over ambition of carbon cutting goals
Australia lags behind US on emissions cuts
NEWS: US climate pledge to UN ramps up pressure on Australia to catch up with its allies, says think-tank
US makes historic climate pledge, targets emissions cuts of up to 28%
NEWS: White House joins EU, Mexico, Norway and Switzerland in making contribution to 2015 climate deal public
Why climate hawks need to prepare their arsenals
COMMENT: Is it time to think about using force to prevent nations and groups from contributing to climate change?
Developing countries close to taking lead in clean energy race
NEWS: Renewables close to supplying 10% of global electricity supply says UN report, as China’s solar surge continues
Climate deadline day: Which countries delivered Paris pledges?
AS IT HAPPENED: UN receives first set of national commitments for Paris climate change pact
Coral v coal: Is the Great Barrier Reef in danger?
ANALYSIS: Permits for new coal ports on the Queensland coast are at odds with efforts to keep the reef off Unesco’s “endangered” list
Chile faces “critical situation” as floods and droughts batter country
NEWS: Citizens describe environmental catastrophe as rains batter the north while the south suffers drought and wildfires
Accountability must be at the heart of the Paris climate pact
COMMENT: National pledges must be subject to assessment and review, or a UN deal will be toothless
Tougher climate pledges ‘could save millions of lives’
NEWS: Goals to clean up energy production and transport will also cut air pollution and save countries billions in fossil fuel imports, say scientists
Shipping sector needs stronger climate policy – scientists
NEWS: Stringent measures are needed for shipping to make a fair contribution to global emissions cuts, researchers argue
Anglican bishops lead Holy week call for global climate action
NEWS: Church leaders write to 85 million strong congregation urging them to call for tough UN pact to address global warming
Australia ‘risks climate credibility’ with coal-friendly target
NEWS: Canberra is considering a post-2020 emissions goal based on a “disastrous” level of warming, analysts warn
Climate change likely to reduce China’s food supplies, warns official
NEWS: Senior Chinese official warns that climate-related temperature rises could seriously affect the country’s harvests