Latest climate change news
Solar power rules to boost India’s energy security
NEWS: As power cuts strike northern India, new rules mean solar panels could answer energy security problems
UN warns on ocean acidification as GHG levels soar
NEWS: Carbon dioxide emissions in 2013 were largest on record since 1984, says World Meteorological Organization
UK to reveal plans for global climate change talks
The Guardian: Climate change secretary Ed Davey says governments facing ‘pivotal moment’ on dealing with issue
It’s time for the EU to end the era of dirty coal power
COMMENT: Joss Garman from the IPPR thinktank says European governments should make unabated coal use illegal
John Ashton: Norway must use oil fund to drive clean energy revolution
SPEECH: UK’s former chief climate diplomat offers reflections on Europe, energy and climate change
EU efficiency push could counter Russian energy dominance
NEWS: A 35% energy efficiency target for 2030 would wipe out reliance on Russian gas, says UK think-tank IPPR
Europe banks on green entrepreneurs in climate challenge
INTERVIEW: Attractive low carbon innovations might just save our necks, says chemistry professor Richard Templer
The miseducation of Narendra Modi on climate change
COMMENT: Almost half of India’s population is under 20. Its young people deserve more than patronizing guff on climate change from Narendra Modi
Why I’m taking part in 97 hours of climate consensus
COMMENT: US scientist John Bruno explains why he’s joining colleagues to stress agreement on causes of climate change
NGOs “optimistic” for chances of a climate deal
NEWS: Leading green groups set out what they say are “realistic goals” for international climate talks
World on course for 4C warming by 2100 – PwC
NEWS: Governments need to slash carbon intensity five times faster to avoid dangerous climate change, say analysts
Civil society must call out India and China on climate summit snub
COMMENT: When a vulnerable island nation calls on would-be superpowers to attend the UN’s climate summit, why are NGOs not offering more solidarity?
Climate security threat remains hidden behind current conflicts
BLOG: Leaders at NATO kept silent on climate change, despite its proven security implications
NATO recycles old commitments on climate change
NEWS: The NATO summit concluded with recognition of climate as a security threat, and committed to a more energy efficient military
Carbon neutrality: a hard sell in Costa Rica
COMMENT: Politicians love the idea of a zero carbon future, but few can explain how to get there, argues Monica Araya
Hillary Clinton: US can be clean energy superpower
NEWS: The former secretary of state says there is a “false choice” between environmental protection and economic growth
Is China’s coal addiction coming to an end?
NEWS: Government data suggests growth in coal imports slowed significantly in 2014
Russia exploiting Arctic melt warns NATO
NEWS: Alliance deputy assistant secretary general says warming climate is creating new challenges
UN banking on to business to drive climate negotiations
NEWS: CEOs finally granted access to UN talks as secretary general targets new strategy to curb carbon emissions
Hopes for independent Scottish voice at climate talks
INTERVIEW: An independent Scotland would be a green role model to the world, says climate minister Paul Wheelhouse