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EU committees vote ‘yes’ to renewables target, but Commission wavers
The Environment and Industry committees have voted in favour of renewables target, amid reports Barroso will drop proposal
Flooding could cost UK insurance industry £400 million
Consultants PwC say flooding costs to insurance industry will continue to rise, as government’s new scheme accused of neglecting climate impacts
White House links ‘Polar Vortex’ to climate change
Thursday’s top five: Obama advisor says more extreme weather on way, China coal faces ‘black outlook’, US electric car sales soar
India to open new Environmental Protection Agency
Autonomous body will have power to block new coal or hydro power plants deemed polluting or unsustainable
California’s CO2 market enjoys strong first year in 2013
High carbon prices and strong business engagement praised in report from influential Environmental Defense Fund
Jon Stewart mocks climate sceptics in 10-minute rant
Daily Show comedian gets angry with those who think US cold spell disproves global warming – including Donald Trump
Jumping snails could lose ability to jump as CO2 rises
Jumping conch snails could become more vulnerable to predators as rising CO2 damages their nervous systems
Europe’s floods trump Haiyan as the costliest natural disaster of 2013
Natural catastrophes in 2013 incurred an overall bill of US$ 125bn says leading insurer
David Cameron links UK extreme weather to climate change
Prime Minister admission likely to place him at odds with climate sceptic Environment Secretary Owen Paterson
Global carbon market to rise 15% in value in 2014
Cost of EU carbon allowances will rise by 50% on 2013 levels as global health of scheme improves, says a Bloomberg report
Funding crisis places future of Keeling Curve in jeopardy
The Keeling Curve has measured atmospheric CO2 since 1958, but without urgent funding climate science would lose a vital tool
Japan proposes huge smart meter roll-out to cut emissions
UN submission stresses country is committed to addressing climate change, despite recent decision to ditch 2020 commitments
China plans to double wind capacity by 2020
Wednesday’s top five: China plans for 200GW of wind by 2020, US climate activists accused of terrorism, Geoengineering could cause weather chaos
EU heavyweights urge 40% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
Germany, France, UK and Italy call for “clear and ambitious” targets, citing EU influence at UN climate talks
London climate resilience tested as flood barrier rises 11th time in 11 days
Thames Barrier shuts for 11th time in 11 days as rains and high tides combine to threaten capital
Formula E car electrifies Las Vegas strip
Electric car racing series showcases Spark-Renault SRT_01E with high-speed display at Consumer Electronics Show
China places faith in ‘green technology’ to cut air pollution
Tuesday’s top 5: Green technology will reduce pollution in China, Australian companies will avoid punishment under Direct Action Plan, and Fukushima disaster leads to Renewable Energy Village
Nissan promises to deliver electric London black cab by 2015
Car giant says zero emission taxi can eliminate 20% of exhaust fumes from the city’s 20,000 black cabs
Green jobs at risk without 2030 climate package: Hedegaard
EU climate chief says ambitious low carbon policies essential for region to retain competitiveness
Wind power generated largest part of Spain’s electricity in 2013
Wind generated 21.1% of Spain’s energy in 2013, while coal-fired power plants declined by 4.7%