Latest climate change news
China carbon trading to almost double in 2015
NEWS: More Chinese companies must manage their greenhouse gas emissions as Beijing plans national carbon market
Fracking caused Ohio earthquake in 2014, say researchers
NEWS: Controversial gas exploration technique linked to 3.0 magnitude earthquake that shook US state in March
Population boom driving Philippines’ climate vulnerability
NEWS: More people living in Philippines has worsened pollution, deforestation and waste problems, says government report
2014 “warmest” year since 1891
BLOG: Japan Meteorological Agency says last year was +0.27°C above the 1981-2010 average and warmest since 1891
Larry Summers: It’s time the US placed a price on carbon
NEWS: Veteran US official says White House should show leadership while oil prices are low and tax carbon in fossil fuels
How climate change is making its mark on the world – pictures
BLOG: NASA gallery reveals how global warming is taking its toll on the planet’s glaciers, lakes and forests
UK had hottest and fourth wettest year in 2014 – Met Office
NEWS: Record-breaking year is “clear evidence” of climate change but highlights poor government communication, says critic
Glowing Earth: NASA satellite identifies energy hotspots
NEWS: Data from satellites and space station astronauts has enabled a detailed “planet at night” atlas of urban lighting to be created
Tropical forests hidden role in sucking up CO2 revealed
NEWS: The role of the world’s tropical forests in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may have been underestimated
Global carbon emissions to rise 2.5% in 2015 – PwC
NEWS: Predictions based on 2015 GDP growth suggest world will continue on course to exceed 2C warming threshold
Climate change boosting risks of conflict in fragile states – report
NEWS: Briefing for UK aid workers says climate-related factors are making the world increasingly unstable
Is there any way to slow aviation’s soaring emissions?
ANALYSIS: Emissions from planes are a major clause of climate change, yet they remain unregulated. What can be done?
Warming world already causing dramatic changes, say scientists
NEWS: Fish, forests, birds and wildflowers affected by a wide range of impacts – human and natural – from global warming say researchers
David Attenborough: Senior politicians in denial on climate risk
NEWS: TV naturalist calls out scepticism in governments ahead of a politically important year in fight against global warming
Nuclear faces tough 2015 as renewables growth soars
NEWS: Governments are still spending billions on nuclear research, but it looks like being an unhappy new year for the industry
Can rich nations dodge the bill for historic carbon emissions?
COMMENT: A global climate deal must be grounded in sound moral principles if it is to protect the most vulnerable
Bianca Jagger: Amazon tribes “under siege” from developers
INTERVIEW: Drive for oil, gas and hydropower threatens communities who can protect rainforest warns veteran campaigner
Connie Hedegaard: India should ‘reconsider’ climate strategy
NEWS: Outgoing EU climate chief hopes China-US carbon cutting pact will encourage other major economies to follow
EU-backed study to explore climate and migration links
NEWS: Many millions of people may be forced to leave their homes in future due to changes in climate
US cities face ‘blackouts’ due to climate-linked extreme weather
NEWS: As global temperatures rise, cities in the US face growing threats from fierce and frequent hurricanes