Latest climate change news
UN agrees new climate text for Paris deal, but hard work remains
ANALYSIS: Six days of talks in Geneva conclude with huge set of proposals for Paris pact, observers say narrowing down options will be challenging
7 burning issues on the road to a Paris climate deal
ANALYSIS: What are the big ideas governments will have to grapple with between now and December’s UN climate summit?
Glasgow divestment helped spawn a European climate movement
COMMENT: When Glasgow University ditched dirty energy investments, it gave the movement new momentum, says Sophie Beaumert
Axe cheap petrol to cut emissions, emerging economies told
NEWS: Reforms to fossil fuel subsidies in countries like Egypt, India and Indonesia could contribute to a global climate deal, says IISD
Apple and Google commit to power offices with renewables
NEWS: Technology companies independently sign up to solar and wind agreements in California
What has the divestment movement achieved so far?
ANALYSIS: Fossil fuel companies are feeling the pressure from a climate campaign that started in 2011. What has got them spooked?
UN climate deal moving closer, say Least Developed Countries
NEWS: Everyone satisfied with Geneva text, but real negotiating begins in June, says lead negotiator for Least Developed Countries
IPCC scientists call for focus on regional climate risks
NEWS: Data on geography of rising temperatures is not getting through to adaptation specialists, warn co-chairs
Shell boss calls on big oil to join climate change fight
NEWS: Ben Van Beurden says fossil fuel explorers should engage in global warming debate, but rejects calls for oil phaseout
Jobs at RTCC: Reporter
NEW: We’re looking for a climate change reporter to join our London-based team – read on for details of how to apply
Small islands will not accept weak Paris climate deal – official
INTERVIEW: Maldives climate ambassador says group wants commitment to 1.5C warming goal, more finance and action on loss and damage mechanism
Slim down climate science reports to boost impact, IPCC told
NEWS: Countries have urged the world’s authority on climate science to be more concise and focus on questions relevant to policy
WWF working with FSB to combat Russia’s illegal loggers
NEWS: Environmental activists speak to RTCC about their work with the Kremlin’s security forces to combat the illegal timber trade
Exclusion of ‘loss and damage’ would make Paris deal useless
COMMENT: Unless diplomats design UN deal to cope with climate damage, it will soon become redundant, says Saleemul Huq
“Forest 500” index reveals deforestation heroes and villains
NEWS: Chinese companies score low on forest protection measures, while consumer goods giants are leading the way
Vast draft text won’t derail Paris talks, says UN climate chief
NEWS: Christiana Figueres confident with progress at Geneva climate talks as draft deal expands from 38 to over 100 pages
IPCC could conduct annual climate review, says Pachauri
NEWS: Departing UN climate science chief says organisation should increase tempo of reports and boost scrutiny on countries
UN scheme blamed for Brazil steel industry emissions spike
NEWS: UN’s Clean Development Mechanism increased reliance on Brazil’s native forests for steel making, say researchers
Zurich Insurance leads investor call for green bonds standards
NEWS: Pension funds, insurers and asset managers are keen to fund climate-friendly projects, but urge stricter rules to prevent greenwashing
China in Latin America: Growing links that could impact climate talks
ANALYSIS: A billion dollar trade deal will open up investments between Beijing and South America, but will it herald low carbon growth?