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Montreal Protocol: What can UN climate negotiators learn from the ozone treaty?
In 1987 states around the world united to cut the emission of dangerous gases that threatened the planet. 25 years later it is proving impossible to repeat the trick. Why?
Francois Hollande: EU should adopt 40% emissions reduction target by 2030
New French President calls for EU increase in emission pledges, bans fracking on home soil and offers to host UN climate talks in 2015.
Japan’s decision to phase out nuclear could be ‘climate disaster’
Proposals to ditch nuclear by 2040 could leave country relying on developing renewables sector together with oil, gas and coal imports
Photo of the week #34 – Climate change could threaten the African Lion
Droughts and downpours, exacerbated by climate change, could threaten the survival of Africa’s most iconic predator.
UK will lose influence at UNFCCC if it fails to be honest over ambition
If British politicians treat their own climate targets like a joke, what hopes are there for an effective global binding emissions deal?
Climate Live: Major fossil fuel companies accused of funding Mitt Romney campaign
The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST
VIDEO: Expert explains why renewables sector needs policy certainty
Professor Peter Newell outlines importance of binding emissions deal for business community at 2012 Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN) meeting in Brighton
Russia rules out taking part in “useless” Kyoto Protocol
Foreign Ministry releases statement explaining that extension will be ineffective and calls for a ‘single document’ of climate obligations
Competition: Win a day at MTV by rapping on climate change
We’re looking for the Jay-Z of climate change to wax lyrical about the issues affecting your local community. Trips to Doha, New York and London await the winner.
UK minister accused of stabbing EU ETS in the back over aviation comments
UK minister says threats to airline industry from EU-ETS are serious, but Connie Hedegaard denies any chance of policy u-turn
Climate Live: Hedegaard says EU aviation emissions trading not off agenda
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Youth Profile #11: China’s young activists out to prove they do care about climate change
In the 11th of RTCC’s youth series, Cao Yuan from the China Youth Climate Action Network talks about the work they are doing getting the young people’s voices heard on climate change, both in China and on the international stage.
In tweets: Highlights from the Global Climate Change Forum
Key tweets as business leaders around the world meet to discuss strategies to tackle climate change
Fatih Birol: Door to 2 degrees could be closed by 2017
International Energy Agency’s chief economist warns world will be on unstoppable warming trajectory if low-carbon investments are not made in next five years
Barroso calls on EU to take lead in combating climate change
EU Commission President says EU has responsibility to lead efforts to work on effective global solution to climate change.
Transparency is at the heart of solving UN climate talks deadlock
Carbon Disclosure Project’s Paul Simpson tells RTCC why a global environmental reporting regime is vital to ensure emission reduction pledges are effective
Climate Live: Carbon Disclosure Project reveal 81% of business aware of climate change risks
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UN climate talks: EU negotiator calls for urgent ambition to avoid 2 degrees
UK and EU senior climate negotiator Pete Betts says political conditions need to improve if world is to hit key climate change temperature goal
Greg Barker: COP18 climate talks can boost Saudi green ambitions
UK energy and climate change minister says UN climate talks in Qatar offer a unique opportunity to encourage major oil and gas producing states to embrace green agenda
Rapid nuclear “binge” to meet climate change targets is unrealistic and undesirable says UK expert
Professor Gordon MacKerron tells RTCC atomic energy is too expensive and politically difficult to meet world’s energy needs