Latest climate change news
Are there any winners in BP’s Olympic biofuel showcase?
Oil company uses sponsorship to draw attention to biofuel advances but commercialisation is the real prize.
Circular Economy #3: Why we need to look at the production cycle as an ecosystem that requires constant replenishment
In the final in our Circular Economy series, we examine the importance of cross-industry collaboration.
US Navy Great Green Fleet trials fire new salvo in battle against climate change
US Navy undertakes massive alternative energy experiments during RIMPAC exercise in effort to knock oil dependency (and climate change) on the head.
Climate Live: German Minister praises Petersberg Dialogue, Nestle in biofuel jibe and UK subsidy cuts to “cost jobs”
Meeting of Environment ministers ends on high, Nestle chairman blames biofuels for end of “cheap food” era, the wind energy subsidy cut could “cost UK jobs” and how to put a fire out without water (or chemicals).
Youth Profile #3: Canada’s climate coalition on taking on the Tar Sands lobby and fighting for Kyoto
In the third of RTCC’s Youth Action series, Amara Possian form the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition talks about youth empowerment, international negotiations and the creativity young people bring to the process.
Circular Economy #2: How can we redesign our production cycle to remove waste and create new resources?
In the second of a three-part series on RTCC, we explore how we redesign the system, create new business models and discover new resources in what we see as waste.
London’s Cable Car: Is this an Olympic gimmick or a new sustainable transport concept for cities around the world?
RTCC takes a ride on the new London Cable Car to see if the city’s latest option for sustainable travel will ever really take off.
Al Gore says climate crisis has arrived in USA
World leaders meet in Berlin to lay groundwork for UNFCCC climate talks in Doha later this year – while former US Vice President Al Gore warns that his nation is already experiencing climate change.
Merkel: equity means all states making equal efforts to fight climate change
German Chancellor tells world’s environment ministers at Berlin summit responsibility to fight climate change lies with all states – not just the global north
Circular economy #1: Why pollution, resource depletion and climate change tell us it’s time to ditch our linear vision of growth
In the first of a three-part series on RTCC, we explore what is meant by the circular economy and outline the concept’s five key principles
Live: 2012 Petersberg Climate Dialogue opens in Berlin
Climate Live: 2012 Petersberg Climate Dialogue opens in Berlin, Greenpeace target Shell and more details emerge from China’s 12th Five Year Plan.
Petersberg Climate Dialogue III: Environment ministers meet in Berlin to thrash out common position ahead of Doha talks
The lack of ambition and goals for the Doha round of UNFCCC climate talks will be on the agenda today and tomorrow as ministers from 35 countries representing various international negotiating groups meet in Berlin.
O2 and Amazon outages timely reminders that climate resilient ICT sector is vital for future prosperity
ICT keeps the world talking – but is enough being done to ensure connections can cope with extreme weather?
July 9-13: Five things we’ve learnt about climate change and the green movement this week
Carpet roofs, extreme weather, greens going blue and money growing on trees – what’s gone on in the world of climate change this week?
UK community energy could match Drax output but needs greater government support
Community energy could be big business in the UK, but work from all sides is needed to make it the success it is across Europe and the US.
Deforestation in Amazon driving species to extinction
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Climate change most significant threat to Antarctic ecosystems, say researchers
Article in Science maps the future threats to Antarctic ecosystems and finds global climate change a particular worry for the region’s conservation.
Photo of the Week #25: The plight of the butterfly
This week’s photo of the week from the IUCN shows the threats facing butterflies in the UK.
Will the billions needed for climate change finance be found in Doha?
After three days of talks on climate change cash in Bonn, the challenges have become clearer while questions have been raised over solutions like ending fossil fuel subsidies and the Robin Hood tax.
Five places to visit before they are gone forever
The world is changing rapidly due to human activities – we’ve chosen five places you must try and see before their unique qualities are lost forever