Latest climate change news
Insurance firms press governments on climate adaptation
Industry think tank warns “quasi-irreversible” shift in ocean temperatures will end business as usual and calls for more adaptation investment
Why poorest nations can take control of our climate destiny
Writing for RTCC, Saleemul Huq, senior fellow at the IIED, argues developing countries are leading the way on climate action
Brazil at climate change crossroads – Carbon Tracker
Government faces tough decisions over whether to back expanding renewable energy sector or increase investment in its huge deep-water oil reserves
Kerry invites India to join US-China HFC agreement
Secretary of State John Kerry tells audience in New Delhi that action on climate change can boost the country’s development
Exeter students debunk ‘climate myths’ in new animation
Climate communication is a complex business – but help is at hand, in the form of a stick man called Billy
Warnings over China HFC ‘climate bomb’
Morning summary: A “climate bomb” of potent greenhouse gases 15,000 times more damaging to the climate than carbon dioxide could be released In China
Climate adaptation goes mobile in Brazil
As extreme weather events become more common, the mobile phone is being recognised as an important tool for warnings that can save lives
US – India climate pact hinges on technology and finance
With John Kerry in India to discuss future cooperation, analysts say USA must offer Delhi government aid to move away from coal-based economy
Skiers face dilemma as California snows recede
“Clear and compelling evidence” shows that winter snows vital for tourism and agriculture are in rapid decline in Southern California
Obama set to reveal new climate change plans on Tuesday
Renewables and R&D set for boost in new US clean energy proposals, with coal power plants facing tough emission restrictions
Climate adaptation planning ‘could have prevented’ Uttarakhand deaths
Local expert tells RTCC lives could have been saved if government had enforced rules banning construction of buildings on flood plans
Indonesian government blamed for Singapore smog
Greenpeace South Asia says with half the forest clearance fires inside a protected area, responsibility lies at the feet of government
UN: business must take lead in climate adaptation
UNEP chief Achim Steiner says companies must factor in accelerating environmental change into their long-term planning
Profits rule as cities plan for climate change – CDP report
Over $40 million in savings per year was accrued from tackling climate change by the 110 cities involved in survey by C40 and CDP
Indonesia’s burning rainforests shroud Singapore in smoke
Morning summary: Illegal deforestation fires threaten the health of Singapore’s citizens, while destroying one of the world’s largest wildlife habitats
UN global carbon market needs $2.5 billion bailout
Short sharp investment via a new fund could keep Clean Development Mechanism alive, says Joan MacNaughton, vice-chair of its policy review panel
UN carbon market health depends on global ambition – JI chair
Derrick Oderson, chair of one the Kyoto Protocol’s struggling carbon cutting programmes says fixing them is only part of the solution
GEF pushes climate finance support for developing nations
Backing for national communications and nationally appropriate mitigation actions critical for success of 2015 climate deal
Solomon Islands dismiss US voluntary climate targets plan
Ambassador Colin Beck says pace and direction of negotiations are leaving his people with an “uncertain future”
G8 climate and security link ‘significant’ says expert
A line of text in this week’s G8 communique linking climate change to global security concerns could influence way rising emissions are perceived