Latest climate change news
Unilever to source 100% sustainable palm oil by 2014
Global food and consumer goods giant currently purchases around 3% of the world’s total production of palm oil
Formula E championship to generate €142 billion EV sales by 2040
Zero emissions race will encourage uptake of electric vehicles saving 4bn oil barrels and 900 million tonnes of C0₂
IEA: World on track to miss 2°C warming limit
CO2 emissions are set to rise by 20% but energy efficiency measures could help curb this increase
Comment: climate adaptation must be a priority post Haiyan
Focus on land in adapting or prepare for the imminent social chaos – the choice is ours says UN desertification chief Monique Barbut
Warsaw climate change talks – day two live blog
Live coverage from the National Stadium in Warsaw, home to the UN climate change negotiations from Nov 11-22
UN climate chief defends decision to attend coal summit amid youth anger
UN climate chief says merely “preaching to the choir” will not solve deeper problems relating to global warming
Climate scientists revise greenhouse gas emissions estimates
Morning summary: UN’s climate scientists have revised greenhouse gas estimates made in September; Devastation of Philippines typhoon hangs over climate talks in Poland; Philippines negotiator will fast until climate talks deadlock is resolved
Russia hopeful UN will resolve climate decision-making process
Oleg Shamanov tells reporters it is important to “heal the process” after what he terms “outrageous violations”
Typhoon Haiyan sends loss and damage roaring up UN climate summit agenda
Devastation to Philippines prompts three groups of developing nations to call for climate compensation scheme to be rolled out
Filipino delegate announces hunger strike at UN climate talks opening
Small island states want universal ambition. The Arabs don’t want binding commitments. And Yeb Sano won’t eat until meaningful progress is made
Nissan reveals electric sports car prototype
Ever thought about becoming a superhero? Nissan could help – and in an environmentally friendly way
UN climate deal must be “tailored” to fit USA and China
Kyoto Protocol failed because it didn’t get backing of top emitters US and China, so negotiators know a new treaty will have to bring both on board
Greenpeace stages Poland coal protest on eve of UN climate talks
Messages like “Climate Change starts here” were projected on to six coal plants in Warsaw
“It’s time to stop this madness” – Philippines plea at UN climate talks
Yeb Sano tells UN summit in Warsaw “colossal devastation” from Typhoon Haiyan should serve as warning to planet
Scientists deliver ultimatum: adapt to climate change or go under
No silver bullet for tackling climate change, but society needs to accept the urgency to adapt, US scientists say
Ecuador’s climate ambition faces test post Yasuni
International community disappoints Ecuador to help keep its oil in the ground
Coal-addicted Poland gets ready for climate change talks
Morning summary: Poland has been criticised for its support of coal industry; Developed nations spend more on fossil fuel industry than climate change; Typhoon Haiyan spurs Philippines COP 19 negotiator to fight for more ambitious climate deal
UN climate talks: live coverage of the opening COP19 session
Live blog from the opening session at the 19th Conference of the Parties, as countries outline negotiating positions
Funding drought threatens 2015 UN climate agreement – report
Oxfam says developed nations spend up to US$90 billion on fossil fuel subsides, but have slashed climate finance support