Latest climate change news
US NGOs tell Obama to ‘stop playing politics’ and fix a deal in Durban
A coalition of NGOs and charities has called on US policymakers to stop playing politics and take responsibility for their contribution to climate change ahead of COP17 in South Africa.
Climate Change the Musical: Coming to Durban
Responding to Climate Change (RTCC) will stage two performances of its new climate change musical at COP17 in Durban.
ICLEI: COP17 must engage local governments
In an exclusive article for RTCC, Konrad Otto-Zimmermann, Secretary General of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), argues that truly sustainable policies to tackle climate change must be implemented by cities and local government.
‘Five letters a week’ will force MPs to act on climate change
Former UK cabinet minister Lord Gummer says Members of Parliament will adopt greener attitudes if they think it’s important to their constituents.
RTCC Q&A: Technology Mechanism
The technology transfer mechanism will be up for discussion in Durban, RTCC looks at the system designed to grease the wheels of innovation in developing countries.
Regional climate deal in Himalayas “positive example” ahead of COP17
With a positive outcome at Durban looking increasingly unlikely, four countries in the Himalayas have opted for a regional climate deal, working together to adapt to climate change.
UN warns coolant gases could put carbon progress at risk
CFC replacements could have the same warming effect as releasing nine billion tonnes of CO2 into atmosphere.
USA: Developing countries should contribute to Green Climate Fund
Top negotiator calls for rapidly expanding economies such as China and Brazil to add their share to $100 billion climate change support system.
Have bankers won the moral high-ground on climate change?
They’re not usually singled out for praise but many in the banking and finance sector have got their sustainability house in order and look set to top-up shrunken climate funds.
Analysis: China’s dilemma in Durban
Ajay Gambhir, Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College, analyses China’s negotiating positions ahead of COP17.
Quotes of the week: ‘It’ll be a tough slog’
As the clock ticks down to the start of COP17 in Durban – we’ve collated the best quotes from a politically charged week of climate change news and debate
Kyoto Part II: The end of the beginning?
In part two of his analysis of the Kyoto Protocol, Harald Heubaum charts a course for future climate talks, asking if the current treaty is not the answer – then what is?
IPCC confirms link between climate change and extreme weather
In their latest report the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirm the link between climate change and extreme weather.
Report: Biofuel investment better than electric vehicles for meeting renewable energy transport targets
Study calls for extra funding in domestic UK biofuel production to ensure EU road and rail cuts are achieved.
Climate aid must not be wasted warn scientists
Scientists warn that if climate change aid programmes are ineffective and money is wasted, donations will dry up just as climate change grows most dangerous.
Respond Daily: Chu in the dock over Solyndra
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu faces hostile questioning over the $535m loan guarantee given to the now bankrupt solar panel maker Solyndra – we’ve Storified an entertaining session.
Climate change in Australia boils down to coal versus catastrophes
Country heads to COP17 off the back of carbon price victory but shadow of the mining industry looms large.
RTCC Q&A: Joint Implementation
RTCC takes a look at the final market-based instrument under the Kyoto Protocol, Joint Implementation.
Report: Climate change funding could face $23.5 billion gap
Austerity measures by ten leading government spenders to hit renewable energy, clean tech and environmental protection.
Climate change to radically change New York State by 2080
Rising sea levels, increased storms surges and temperature rises will make New York a very different place in 2080, says a new report from Cornell University’s ClimAid group.