Latest climate change news
England unprepared for future climate risks
NEWS: UK government’s climate advisors say flood defences are not being maintained, and planning laws do not factor in future risks
Russell Brand launches tirade against climate sceptics
NEWS: British star leads a crusade of climate comedy on YouTube
Shell ‘short sighted’ on climate risk – study
NEWS: Oil company Shell is failing to account for long term climate risks, according to detailed analysis from the Carbon Tracker Initiative
UN handed masterplan to tackle climate change
NEWS: New study says 15 countries could hold key to ensuring world avoids dangerous levels of warming
Singapore outlines plans to fine foreign air polluters
NEWS: New bill could impose $1.6 million penalty on companies across region responsible for toxic emissions
Australia facing ‘unprecedented rise in climate denial’
NEWS: Head of independent Climate Council Tim Flannery says politicians and the media are complicit in spreading misinformation
US and China set for latest climate change discussions
NEWS: Climate change is key focus at US-China economic dialogue in Beijing, as countries’ relationship comes under strain
UN officials say there is ‘greater clarity’ over 2015 climate deal
NEWS: Countries are converging on what pledges towards a global agreement should look like, say co-chairs of talks
French Foreign Minister launches attack against fossil fuels
NEWS: Former prime minister and possible UN climate talks president Laurent Fabius says oil and gas subsides must be cut
Growing green bond market raises US$20bn in six months
NEWS: More than US$20 billion worth of green bonds have been issued since the start of 2014
France and India pledge to cooperate at UN climate talks
NEWS: French Foreign Minister says India will be a ‘major player’ at 2015 Paris summit, backing Modi to deliver a new approach
Pope Francis laments “sin” of environmental destruction
NEWS: Head of Catholic church warns destruction of rainforests and Earth’s ecosystems is humanity’s greatest challenge
Energy efficiency targets: what are they good for?
COMMENT: As European officials consider an energy efficiency target for 2030, two experts look at why and how it could be useful
Pakistan faces ‘environmental cataclysm’ warn officials
NEWS: Governments in Islamabad and Delhi are not preparing for potential climate impacts, says new research
Bangladesh and climate change: time to change the narrative?
COMMENT: Rising tides threaten the country’s future, but a resilient population is thriving despite adversity, writes Saleemul Huq
UK climate laws have ‘negligible’ impact on business – LSE
NEWS: Green policies are not driving UK businesses abroad as critics claim, say leading academics
India faces climate ‘isolation’ warns ex minister
NEWS: Prime Minister Modi may have to make concessions and agree emission cuts at UN talks if old alliances breaks down
UK prime minister swayed by climate sceptics – Huhne
NEWS: Climate deniers are influencing UK prime minister David Cameron, according to former energy secretary Chris Huhne
Australian bishop accuses Tony Abbott of “denigrating” climate science
NEWS: Climate pressure ramped up on Prime Minister, as Anglican church backs moves to ditch oil, gas and coal holdings
Obama administration announces $4 billion US clean energy fund
NEWS: Loan guarantees aim to boost flagging renewables sectors, under pressure from cheaper fossil fuels