Latest climate change news
US-China climate talks making progress, say envoys
NEWS: Chinese and US lead negotiators Xie Zhenhua and Todd Stern says talks on climate treaty are progressing well
Ten ways to secure social justice in the green economy
ANALYSIS: Environmental protection efforts can exclude local communities – but a balance is possible with careful planning
Green credentials of fracking ‘exaggerated’, says IPCC author
NEWS: Yacob Mulugetta tells RTCC he was surprised by level of focus given to role of gas in cutting emissions post WG3 report
How long can the fracking revolution last?
ANALYSIS: Water shortages and concerns over fugitive emissions are causing some to question how long shale drilling will last
UK and Poland to fund joint study into shale gas potential
NEWS: UK and Poland say they are “natural allies” in shale gas gas, and report will highlight “positive benefits across Europe”
Halving meat consumption offers ‘significant’ climate benefits
NEWS: Changing global diets could yield biggest cuts in carbon emissions from farming, say scientists
China emissions peak key to UN climate deal, says Hedegaard
INTERVIEW: China’s emissions growth matters “to the whole world”, says EU climate commissioner during Chinese visit
Corals may withstand higher temperatures – study
NEWS: Increased hardiness of one common coral provides some hope among evidence of warming oceans
Google and Apple announce new low carbon investments
NEWS: US technology giants reveal backing for renewable energy and efficiency measures
‘No end in sight’ to California drought
NEWS: Falling water levels in US state more severe than any event since the late 1500s megadrought, say scientists
Does Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up?
ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind
Australia slashes emission penalties in new climate plan
NEWS: 130 companies liable for carbon pollution penalties under Direct Action Plan, which opens with A$1.55 billion budget
Just three EU countries on track to meet energy savings target – report
NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short
Central African tropical forests becoming browner – study
NEWS: Congo’s forests facing chronic water stress say scientists, potentially affecting native species
Ireland outlines low-carbon transition plans with new climate bill
NEWS: Ireland’s climate change bill establishes advisory climate body and commits government to five-year reports
African Development Bank launches new climate change fund
NEWS: ADB says focus will be on finance readiness, so countries can apply for Green Climate Fund backing later this year
Australia’s climate policies on verge of meltdown
NEWS: Tony Abbott’s ‘direct action’ policy could fail to pass Senate, leaving country’s carbon cutting plans in limbo
Carter slams Koch brothers for funding climate denial
NEWS: Climate debate skewed by “uncontrollable” donations from vested interests, says former US president
US leads falls in developed country greenhouse gases
NEWS: Carbon pollution in rich nations falls, but data differences highlight challenge of global climate change deal
Cowboys and Indians unite on Capitol Hill in Keystone protest
NEWS: America’s ranchers and indigenous people descend on Washington to persuade Obama to reject polluting pipeline