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Climate change linked to 2011 East Africa drought
UK Met Office report suggests human influence affected rainy seasons in East Africa ahead of catastrophic drought
Arup unveil climate-friendly building of the future
Breathing facades, algae fuel cells and electricity generating paint among the innovations in Arup engineering’s vision for cities in 2050
Climate and Clean Air Coalition can cut warming by 0.5°C
UNEP led coalition of government celebrates first anniversary with reminder that its work must be done in tandem with ambitious reductions in CO2
Australia’s coal industry ‘making billions’ from carbon tax
Coal fired power stations appear to be making huge profits from Australia’s new carbon tax, while passing costs to consumers
John Kerry makes veiled Keystone warning in first address
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VIDEO: What next for EU emissions trading?
Emissions trading roundup & interviews with MEPs from EU Policy Broadcaster viEUws
China announces carbon tax
Plans for CO2 emissions to be added to existing environmental tax structure announced
UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar
Nigeria could save US$1.4 billion a year and avoid using 17.3 million barrels of crude oil if it used modern off-grid lighting solutions
Climate adaptation lessons from Philippines’ typhoon pain
Leonard Doyle from the International Organization for Migration explains how countries can prepare for future extreme weather events
Ban Ki Moon: green growth insurance against uncertain future
UN chief says national leaders have urgent responsibility to ‘craft policies’ that will protect future generations
EU Commissioners meet to debate 2030 climate targets
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RBS to launch new renewable energy loans
Bank tells RTCC it is working with groups to design accessible financing for small-scale renewable energy projects
UK green growth at risk warn manufacturers
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EU carbon market survives crucial Parliament vote
Vote in favour of reform at Environment Committee safeguards cornerstone of EU climate change policy but further challenges remain
BASIC countries threaten to block aviation emissions deal
Brazil, South Africa, India and China indicate they will insist on global deal to reduce aviation emissions being purely voluntary
India’s climate change laws
What is Dr Manmohan Singh’s government doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
New York plans to boost electric car charger numbers
Mayor Mike Bloomberg reveals plans for a fifth of new parking slots in the city to have battery chargers – perfect for a Tesla Model S
David Cameron: green growth is the future
British Prime Minister tells Mumbai audience major economies must back low carbon agenda
Snapshot: Keystone pipeline and climate protests hit DC
Pictures from a day of climate rage as 30,000 descend on Washington to demand President Obama blocks construction of Keystone XL pipeline
Washington climate change protests draw 35,000 people
RTCC’s morning briefing on the day’s top climate change & green economy stories