Latest climate change news
China overtakes US as biggest spender on smart grids
Roll out of smart grids in China could help world’s largest emitter to slow growth in C02
UK floods open ‘window’ for climate change politics
As flooding and storms continue to plague the UK, politicians must put climate change onto the long term agenda, say experts
Fracking in UK could fail because of bureaucracy: report
Producers might walk away unless govt cuts red tape, says consultancy
UK Law Commission could force fund managers to recognise climate risk
Legal review could drive billion dollar pensions industry to factor environmental impacts into asset analysis
Obama offers $100m to drought-hit Californian farmers
US president pledges over $100 million to help farmers who are suffering in historic Californian drought
US and China to speed up climate change co-operation
Carbon superpowers say they will step up efforts to improve emissions standards in cars, buildings and power plants
Iran considers use of carbon trading to cut CO2
Islamic Republic, one of the developing world’s biggest emitters, may launch carbon bourse to improve efficiency, cut emissions
Yeb Sano: Kerry’s climate warning needs political backing
Philippines climate envoy says rhetoric must be complemented by radical cuts to global carbon emissions
John Kerry warns climate change poses threat greater than ‘WMDs’
Secretary of State tells audience in Indonesia unlimited carbon emissions could create a ‘fearsome’ weapon
UK floods: 10 ‘must read’ articles on climate, science and resilience
Politicians, economists, scientists and comedians have their say on worst floods to hit the UK for 50 years
Obama announces $1 billion climate resilience fund
President Barack Obama proposes extra support for US communities hit by extreme weather events
President Xi tells John Kerry China “will do more” on climate
US secretary of state and Chinese president Xi Jinping agree to advance cooperative efforts to push climate change on the global agenda
World’s largest thermal solar plant opens in California
US government touts potential of solar as pricey new plant opens in California, but will have to compete with wind and gas
UK floods prove case for UN climate deal, says Ed Davey
Ed Davey says extreme weather events have “shifted the debate” on climate change in the US, with UK floods having similar effect
83% of Americans believe US should act on climate change
The majority of Americans want Congress and business to act on climate change, even if it comes with economic costs
Australian MPs receive climate change-themed Valentine’s Day cards
Activists delivered roses and cards to the Australian Parliament this morning, asking MPs to “be the one” for climate action
New York $1 billion green bank “open for business”
Homes and businesses in New York State could find it easier to afford low carbon technology as Green Bank launches
Danish parties back 40% carbon reduction target
New climate bill will also see creation of independent Climate Council, modelled on UK’s Committee on Climate Change
Surging emissions lead South Korea to query climate targets
South Korea may have to let heavy industry emit more after underestimating 2020 carbon footprint, says study
Church of England considers divesting from fossil fuels
Church agrees to take a more active stance on climate change, including reexamination of where they invest their funds