Latest climate change news
Climate clings to sustainable development goals as debate intensifies
NEWS: UN set of targets has been whittled down to 17, but arguments rage over whether global warming should be included
Climate vulnerable states call for ‘concrete action’ at UN talks
NEWS: Intense pressure on ministers at UN talks in Bonn, who meet for final opportunity to create draft text for ‘critical’ climate treaty
EU to exceed 2020 climate target by 4.5%
NEWS: EU hopes news that it is overachieving on greenhouse gas reductions will boost ambition at this week’s UN climate talks
Renewable energy capacity grew 8.3% in 2013
NEWS: Renewables hit new record in 2013, accounting for over 56% of new power capacity across the world
Should immigration laws cater for climate refugees?
COMMENT: New Zealand’s rejection of Kiribati man shows current system doesn’t work for those fleeing climate change impacts
Show us the money if countries are to curb climate change: IEA
NEWS: $53 trillion must be channelled towards low carbon energy by 2035 to stave off dangerous climate change, says IEA
China could cap carbon emissions from 2016
NEWS: Emissions cap is latest effort from Chinese government designed to target country’s rising pollution
US carbon cuts will leave world ‘safer and more stable’ says Obama
NEWS: Obama’s climate rules show international leadership, but environmentalists will push for tougher targets
Finally, the US gets serious on climate change
COMMENT: Obama’s emission cuts could be more ambitious, but it’s the political message from new EPA laws that’s significant
What does the world think about new US carbon cuts?
NEWS: Reaction from ministers, UN officials and NGOs as White House unveils plan to cut CO2 pollution
EU calls for tougher scrutiny on 2015 climate deal carbon pledges
NEWS: Submission to UN warns countries are unlikely to make ambitious emission reduction promises ahead of Paris
African Development Bank refuses to quit coal funding
NEWS: US and World Bank ‘don’t understand’ impact of coal funding withdrawal on poor countries, says senior official
Why are solar panel prices starting to rise?
ANALYSIS: Solar panel prices are rising again, good news for investors but perhaps bad for developers
US – Mexico gas exports to double in next five years says EIA
NEWS: Doubling of US natural gas exports may undermine Mexican wind as well as coal and fuel oil
UN climate chief backs Obama’s new US carbon cuts
NEWS: White House move to curb carbon emissions could drive talks on 2015 climate deal forwards, says Christiana Figueres
Climate change to increase UK flash flood risk – study
NEWS: Chances of potentially dangerous levels of heavy rain likely to increase says Met Office
Global Environment Facility reveals WWF and IUCN alliance
NEWS: Developing countries set to benefit from new funds protecting biodiversity hotspots and monitoring climate change
Ghana’s bamboo bikes: Cycling towards sustainability
NEWS: Light, fast, strong and built from natural materials, bamboo bikes are an example of a greener and healthier future
Climate impacts fuelling South Sudan war says minister
NEWS: Environment chief Deng Deng Hoc Yai says climate and conflict should be addressed as single issue
Island states invoke IPCC report at climate negotiations
NEWS: Low lying island countries at risk from sea level rise are pushing for tougher climate action ahead of Bonn talks