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How could the Trump presidency impact global climate policy?
If Obama Clean Power Plan is stopped, US emissions projections would be significantly higher than in its absence and we will see an increasing emissions trend in 2020s
AS IT HAPPENED: UN climate talks reaction as Trump wins US presidency
Rolling updates from the COP22 summit in Marrakech. All times GMT
Ocean heatwave destroys Tasmania’s unique underwater jungle
The last giant kelp forest on the east coast of Tasmania has been lost, report divers and scientists
Investors warn carmakers to clean up their act
Automobile companies need to get ready for a low carbon future, says $24trn investor network
Climate change blamed for doubling of US forest fires
The number of blazes in the western US has doubled since the 1980s, with global warming and regional dryness at least 55% responsible, study finds
Bill McKibben: oil majors are ignoring climate crisis
Eminent US environmentalist warns that fossil fuel use is destroying the planet, and calls for curbs on the political power of the oil industry
Clinton pulled climate from speeches after Sanders endorsement
Transcripts show the Democrat presidential candidate referred to climate change directly in less than half as many speeches after her left-wing rival conceded defeat
Asia’s coastal typhoons are gaining power
The violence of typhoons that devastate Asian coastal regions is being magnified by rising sea surface temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions
Brazil to ratify Paris climate deal amid forest fire surge
President Michel Temer is expected to formalise climate commitments next week, as critics warn of failure to tackle deforestation
Carbon dioxide eases drought pressure – study
Plants exposed to more CO2 draw less water through their roots, mitigating the impact of global warming and rainfall shifts
Conference: exploring the potential of carbon markets
Pricing and trading carbon dioxide emissions could offer a fast track to tackling climate change. Find out more at an exclusive event on 21 September in New York
Mexico, Ontario, Quebec pledge carbon market cooperation
Advocates say emissions trading agreement will help to cut the cost of meeting climate goals
Arctic faces ‘boom’ in shipping as ice melts
The luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity is embarking on an historic voyage through the Arctic, and it’s likely to herald a surge in similar trips say experts at ICCT
Why are US multinationals splurging on renewables?
Falling costs and rising carbon risks are leading companies located in areas blessed with wind and solar to invest in renewables
US Democrats endorse WW2-scale mobilisation on climate challenge
If elected president, Hillary Clinton will convene a climate summit in the first 100 days, according to platform endorsed at Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
Crib notes: Democrat convention to debate Clinton climate plan
A look ahead to the week in climate politics. Sign up to have our Friday briefing and Monday’s crib notes sent to your inbox
Web of denial: the US Senate climate campaign is critical
The Democratic Party is calling out groups that spread misinformation. It’s an important campaign, but expect a backlash
Why the hyperloop is no green transport miracle
Electric cars, hydrogen vehicles, solar aircraft and hyperloops all have a part to play in greening transport, but the overall challenge is far more complex
As OPEC seals fragile peace, world ramps up clean energy goals
While world’s oil leaders bicker over market share, government in US, EU and developing world eye growing collaboration on green energy technologies
Energy ministers gather in San Francisco to reboot climate ‘moon-shot’
Bill Gates and officials from over 20 governments will meet to discuss plans for a vast hike in clean-tech funding by 2020