Latest climate change news
Saudi Arabia ‘committed’ to green revolution
Country has laid plans to procure 54GW of renewable energy by 2032 with an investment of US$109 billion from the government
UN to open carbon market offices in Bogota and Manila
UN’s Clean Development Mechanism targets Columbia and Philippines as new regional bases in new drive to boost interest in carbon trading
Sainsbury’s seals position as EU’s leading solar operator
UK retail giant claims its panels generate enough power for almost 2,000 houses, which could cover 35 football pitches
Saudi Prince says oil markets are ‘in decline’
Billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal writes open letter to oil minister saying production is “in a clear and continuous decline”
Supercomputers take the US electric grid to the next level
A new laboratory in Colorado is helping scientists to figure out how to incorporate renewable technology into the US electric grid
Alaska forest fires ‘worst for 10,000 years’
Recent fires in the forests of Alaska have been the worst for 10,000 years – and they could happen elsewhere in this warming world researchers say
Marshall Islands demand “climate leadership” from Australia
Vice President says ‘big brothers’ Australia and New Zealand have vital role to play in taking political leadership on climate change
Texas water contamination linked to fracking sites
Pollution discovered near fracking sites in North Texas points to the need for further research in controversial shale gas extraction technology
EU and China reach “amicable” solution to solar trade dispute
The EU will impose a minimum price on Chinese solar exports, which Commission says will ensure market operates at a “sustainable level”
Obama questions Keystone XL pipeline job projections
Morning summary: US President Barack Obama tells the New York Times the 2000 jobs the pipeline would create are a ‘blip’
Delhi could break 2GW for solar generation – Greenpeace
Greenpeace and Bridge to India claim this figure can be achieved without any government support
Alberta faces ‘unstoppable’ tar sands oil leak
Local scientist says Canadian government and oil exploration companies are ‘freaking out’ over damaging oil leak
US natural gas guzzling ‘must peak’ by 2030 – report
Influential Center for American Progress think tank says USA will blow 2030 emission target if use of natural gas does not peak in 17 years
Small island states dismiss doubts over 2015 UN climate deal
Nauru Ambassador Marlene Moses says a global emissions agreement by 2015 is possible and an obligation
UN takes steps to boost demand for carbon market credits
New Grenada office will help Carribbean countries identify projects for the Clean Development Mechanism
Warming climate could hit West Africa river levels
A warming climate may play havoc with energy supplies and food for millions of people in West Africa, as well as putting industrial growth in doubt.
UK coal burning for electricity surged in 2012
Morning summary: New statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal 39% of the UK’s electricity was produced by coal in 2012
Tea and flapjacks mark Balcombe’s anti-fracking frontline
RTCC’s Sophie Yeo spent Thursday in the village of Balcombe, where villagers are protesting against plans by shale gas firm Cuadrilla to start fracking
Comment: UN needs to work out a Plan B for climate change
Joy Hyvarinen from FIELD argues that Ban Ki Moon’s high-level political forum on sustainable development must tackle rising emissions as a priority
Norwegians issue shipping warning as Arctic sea lanes open
Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation