Latest climate change news
Figueres: UN taking first steps toward tech transfer
UNFCCC takes first post-Durban action with hunt for Climate Tech Centre venue.
RTCC photo of the week #1
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins
New Keystone XL route planned following Obama rejection
TransCanada says it remains committed to Keystone XL as Republicans round on President over jobs.
Water summit underlines growing importance in Middle East
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says ‘water more important than oil’ for Middle East.
Climate Curate: Thursday 19 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
COMMENT: Don’t be selective with energy statistics
Energy is a commodity like no other. Both sides of the debate should ensure their statistics represent that fact.
Thames Hub project moves step closer to reality
UK Government to include £50bn project in consultation this Spring.
Virtual reality trees could fight climate change
Virtual reality trees installed in major cities could be a vital new tool for climate campaigners in the smart phone era, according to former US Vice President Al Gore.
Flu pandemics linked to climate variation
Altered bird migration patterns could contribute to flu outbreaks.
WWF: Offshore wind is crucial part of the solution
Nick Molho, Head of Energy Policy at WWF-UK explains why a balanced energy future needs offshore wind.
Climate Change: What is it and why does it matter?
Can’t access Wikipedia? Need to know all there is to know about climate change? Not a problem. Here’s our definitive guide.
Zammit Cutajar to deliver analysis on UN climate talks
The former head of the UNFCCC will visit London on Thursday 9 February to deliver RTCC’s first lecture of 2012.
Nitrogen dioxide cloud over India and China
Nitrogen dioxide levels have risen over India and China according to a senior scientist at the University of Bremen.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 18 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Clean energy investment soars but government support slides away
$260 billion spent on clean energy in 2010 but renewables policy support is flagging.
Greenhouse gases to rise in wake of nuclear phase out, says IEA economist
IEA Chief Economist, Fatih Birol has warned the world to expect a rise in greenhouse gas emissions as countries turn their backs on nuclear.
Ban Ki-moon: Sustainable energy for all is achievable
UN Secretary-General says energy choices key to security, development and environmental challenges.
Soot and methane reduction could slow global warming, says NASA study
Using simple measures to cut emissions of methane and soot could help slow global warming while also boosting crops and saving lives, says new study from NASA.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 17 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Comment: Why wind is not the answer
Jean-Pierre Huguet of the European Platform Against Wind tells us why wind is not the future for energy security in Europe.