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PM David Cameron calls for UK fracking drive
Morning summary: Cameron says he is “determined to win” fracking dabate, arguing it will provide cheap and abundant energy with minimal environmental impact
First crop of algae biomass produced in EU-backed project
Morning summary: The first crop of algae biomass has been produced in Spain in a biofuels project backed by the EU
Climate change could lead to more wars – report
An exhaustive study of a wide range of conflicts over thousands of years has found that rising temperatures are inevitably linked to an increase in violence.
Marshall Islands facing ‘climate catastrophe’
Morning summary: Marshall Islands minister warns that the next 12 months are critical to save it from getting wiped off the map
US investors signal new interest in climate related risks
Shareholders in the US are showing growing concern about their investments in companies exposed to climate change-related risks
New York, Miami and Boston at risk of rising sea levels
Morning summary: More than 1,700 American cities and towns are at risk from rising sea levels, according to a study which says the fate of some cities is already sealed
Alaska forest fires ‘worst for 10,000 years’
Recent fires in the forests of Alaska have been the worst for 10,000 years – and they could happen elsewhere in this warming world researchers say
Connecticut and Minnesota tell insurers to recognise climate risks
US states say they will require insurance companies to reveal how prepared they are to cope with risks related to climate change
US renewable energy use soared in 2012 – report
Federal data from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory reveals wind, solar and natural gas steadily displaced coal as energy sources
Flying wind turbines could cut costs and boost power generation
Small planes that generate energy at high altitudes are already in advanced stages of production in the EU and USA
Air pollution linked to two million deaths a year
Morning summary: New study also found that 470,000 deaths a year are linked with human sources of ozone
Wildfires shoot climate warming tar balls into atmosphere
Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists reveal small carbon balls created in wildfires are 10 times as warming as conventional soot
Smart air conditioning could save business $100k a year
Office sensors could save business millions if deployed across USA, scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory report
GM and Honda start work on innovative hydrogen fuel cells
Morning briefing: car giants to cooperate on power cells for cars, set to launch by 2020
Japan’s climate finance plan welcomed by vulnerable nations
Bi-lateral scheme to swap carbon credits for low carbon support growing in popularity after delays with Green Climate Fund and technology transfer talks
Australian businesses back emissions trading scheme
Almost 99% of Australian businesses have shown support for an emissions trading scheme but it could cost the government several billion dollars in lost revenue
Electric car sets new world speed record
Morning summary: Electric car sets new world speed record
Arnie: Environmentalists should learn from my eco Hummers
Arnold Schwarzenegger says positive messages not guilt are key to selling climate policies
48 US mayors commit to protecting communities from climate change
Leading mayors and county leaders in the USA have signed an agreement pledging to build more climate resilient towns and cities
Coral reefs can survive ocean acidity – report
Coral reefs may be able to survive ocean acidity, but can they survive other issues like pollution and overfishing?