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Audio: What role will USA + China play in climate talks?
Former UNFCCC chief Michael Zammit Cutajar explores the relationship between the USA and China and asks how this will impact on any future climate treaty.
Former UN climate chief: Successful emissions deal needs just 10 countries
Michael Zammit Cutajar says global deal harder but greater prize to pursue; calls for end to economic defensiveness on climate change.
Searching for the new Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens chronicled social and environmental injustice in the 1800s. 200 years after his death Tierney Smith looks at who has taken up his mantle.
Climate Curate: Friday 10 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Connecting extreme weather and climate change
New website launched focusing on links between extreme weather events and climate change.
Paying for climate change: The crucial role of stable policy
The UK solar subsidy fiasco exemplifies the crucial role of policy in raising funds to fight climate change and promote low-carbon sustainable development.
Spelman: “Sustainable Development Goals” needed ahead of Rio +20
Speaking ahead of the Rio+20 Earth Summit in June, UK Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman calls on the world to set goals for a greener economy.
UK launches £50m Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The UK government launches a new ‘catapult’ scheme to promote renewable technologies.
Beijing announces drastic action to slash air pollution
Government will phase out old cars, close factories and plant new forests to reduce chronic levels of pollutants.
Blog: Climate challenge daunting for future leaders
Daisy Haywood reflects on the lessons learnt and questions posed by last weekend’s Oxford Climate Forum
Climate Curate: Thursday 9 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
RTCC photo of the week #4
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features a crowd of kids in Niger, a state severely affected by drought and desertification.
South Korea, Australia and NZ leap aboard Co2 market scheme
South Korean legislators have approved plans for an emissions trading scheme, paving the way for a bill to be passed next week.
Workshop: How can we raise climate ambition post Durban?
What does climate ambition mean and how can it be achieved? A question for today’s RTCC workshop – with partners from SOAS, Camco and PwC.
Who’s the next Mohamed Nasheed in the climate debate?
With Mohamed Nasheed ousted, who can replace him as the leading voice for the climate change underdogs?
Rising sea levels mapped across London through art
A new exhibition in London aims to raise awareness of the threat of climate change induced sea level rise on the city.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 8 February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Blog: How two hours in a freezing tent at Occupy LSX gave me hope
Spending a chilly afternoon in a tent, at Occupy LSX full to the brim with people discussing and debating the environment, it is hard not to feel a little inspired.
O2 to cut chargers, waste and energy
New O2 sustainability blueprint aims to cut waste, increase renewables and provide training and skills for young people.
Labour: Gov’t “contempt” for environment puts green economy at risk
Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister says country risks missing out on low-carbon economic revolution.