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London 2012: A medal for innovation in the road race?
The London 2012 fleet is bringing new carbon-cutting technology to the roads, from efficient diesel, hybrid and electric cars but can these technologies leave their own Olympic legacy.
Climate Live: July 2012 hottest month on record for USA, Kerry compares Iran’s ‘Nukes’ to climate change and tea prices set to soar
New data from NOAA shows that July 2012 was the hottest month on record for the US
Youth profile #6: Meet the African coalition that brings together 54 countries to tackle climate change
Despite its size and number of voices it represents Africa struggles to get its message heard at the major climate meetings. The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change aims to change that for good.
Why climate change was a concern in 1943
George Kimble’s ‘The Weather’, first published in 1943, reveals that climate change was a concern over 70 years ago.
Does Todd Stern have a point over 2C climate change target?
US climate envoy was heavily criticised for suggesting 2C target should be flexible – but maybe flexibility on all sides of UNFCCC negotiations could help move process forward.
Congress will renew US wind energy subsidies, says Senate Majority Leader
Senator Harry Reid assures industry that the tax credit scheme will be renewed and takes swipe at climate sceptics.
Climate Live: Todd Stern denies USA has changed climate policy & Senate Leader Harry Reid says climate sceptics on ‘other side of reality’
USA climate chief Todd Stern says his comments over the UNFCCC’s 2 degrees target have been misunderstood
EU commits to two degrees climate change goal despite US doubts
US climate change envoy Todd Stern’s calls for a more “flexible” approach to the limit on warming dismissed by EU.
Aviation deal should focus on cutting carbon, not taxing airlines, says industry
After latest meeting of countries opposed to the EU’s aviation carbon trading regulations, the industry says emissions should be the focus; legal loophole could leave decision to Burkina Faso, Morocco, and Swaziland.
Climate Live: Greening economy not CO2 targets should be focus of climate change talks, George Osborne announces six new UK gas deals and 1m mothers on Rio+20 outcome
The Million Moms Challenge gives the parental perspective on the “Future We Want” and the former UN climate change chief calls for a change of focus at negotiations he used to lead.
Global deal should focus on green economy not binding emission targets, says former UN climate change chief
Yvo de Boer says mechanisms to cut emissions in the developing world and from industry should take precedence over creating binding targets for governments.
How trees and technology could halve EU emissions from power stations by 2050
Combining carbon capture and storage with biomass burning power plants can get the most out of an expensive technology and make a significant dent in global emissions, according to a new report.
The United States of Climate Change #1: Wind, jobs and washing machines in Iowa
US state of Iowa’s experience demonstrates green jobs can be real jobs but tax changes could jeopardise future of tens of thousands of workers
Climate Live: NASA’s Hansen says he was “too optimistic” about climate change, US youths pursue climate court action & Olympic aquatic centre takes Gold for non-HFC use
James Hansen says he did not predict how rising temperatures would be able to drive extreme weather, US youths continue legal battles over climate change and how a 10 foot tall bird adapted to natural climate variation.
Will Usain Bolt cause a UK energy crisis during the 100m final?
Counter intuitively perhaps, the answer is no, as gripping TV means less people involved in higher energy activities.
Qatar’s Olympic showcase hints at big role for tiny country in global climate change challenge
The Gulf state’s petrodollars look to use sport and raw ambition to drive sustainable development at home and abroad and create climate solutions.
US says two degree guarantee should be dropped by global climate change deal
US Special Envoy for climate change calls for a ‘flexible’ global deal where countries submit their own targets and less emphasis is placed on the two degree guarantee.
Five ways to green your shopping experience
RTCC goes through five top tips for shoppers who still want to live by the three R’s of sustainability – reduce, reuse and recycle.
Will 2012 Olympics win gold for curing London’s congestion curse?
The city faces regular gridlock but the challenge of accommodating the Olympics could trigger the innovation needed to keep the city moving full time.
Greenland ice loss comes in fits and starts say scientists
New research finds Greenland’s ice sheet melt could happen in short bursts, showing that the melt witnessed between 2005 and 2010 may not have been unprecedented.