Latest climate change news
Global cities boom raises threat of natural disasters
As people in developing world relocate towards urban centres, more are vulnerable to extreme weather events, says report
Climate change could ‘undermine’ oceans by 2100
Decline in the productivity of marine organisms could affect 470 to 870 million of the world’s poorest people warn scientists
Business eyes opportunities from reusing carbon dioxide
Is it time to view CO2 not as a threat to the planet but as a valuable and sustainable resource to help combat climate change?
WHO: air pollution causes cancer
The World Health Organisation has reclassified outdoor air pollution as carcinogenic to humans, causing lung and bladder cancer
Boeing and South African Airways sign biofuels deal
Leading plane manufacturer says it is committed to investing in cleaner forms of aviation
Walmart tops US solar rankings with 89.43MW capacity
Walmart, Costco, Apple and IKEA are some of the companies that have helped to deploy over 3GW of solar in the US
UK Prime Minister to review support for clean energy
Morning summary: David Cameron puts green subsidies under review; climate change could knock 5.3% off East Asia’s GDP; and General Motors plans natural gas powered car
IEA: energy efficiency is world’s ‘hidden fuel’
Global energy efficiency investments hit the $300 billion mark in 2011, on par with renewables and fossil fuels
EU sets 2014 deadline for global climate pledges
Meeting to establish EU position at UN climate talks, ministers have proposed 2014 deadline and stressed role of public finance
Flights in EU airspace could face new carbon levy from 2014
European Commission statement this morning confirmed it plans to revise the EU ETS to ensure all flights in “European regional airspace” participate
Green growth: lessons in climate resilience from world’s poorest
Some least developed countries are at the forefront of efforts to cut pollution, adapt to climate change and achieve economic and social development
Natural disasters ‘making poor poorer’ warn ODI
ODI says 325 million poor people will be living in the countries most exposed to natural disasters by 2030
Lloyd’s insurers mock climate sceptics over ‘global cooling’
Head of exposure at leading insurance brand says ignoring IPCC report is not an option, calling on all regions to think about developing resilience
UK carbon accounting standards ‘inadequate’ – report
Carbon Tracker team say investors need more information on fossil fuel and climate risks they are exposed to
Pacific Islander seeks climate refugee status in New Zealand
Morning summary: Kiribati man pursues climate refugee status in NZ court; Abbott asks for submissions on emissions reduction fund design; and Greens rule out coalition talks with Merkel
Former WTO chief calls for ‘G90’ to tackle climate change
Report by eminent group of leaders chaired by Pascal Lamy calls for action to reform the ‘short-termism’ of politics
Volkswagen to offer 100% green-powered cars
In a partnership with energy company Ecotricity, VW will be able to provide vehicles using energy from renewable sources
Church urges ethical investment, but steers clear of divestment
Church investors group encourages companies to improve energy efficiency, but remains sketchy about divestment from fossil fuels
Climate News Mosaic – an alternative view of UNFCCC talks
At next month’s UN climate talks, RTCC will be hosting a live blog drawing on writers from across the world. Ido Liven explains how it will work
Netherlands business coalition releases new 2020 climate strategy
‘National Energy Agreement’ aims to help government meet EU 2020 targets and accelerate green growth