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China billions drive Pakistan coal power expansion
NEWS: At home Beijing is looking beyond coal, but abroad it’s investing in expansion of world’s dirtiest fuel
China renewables investment rose 31% in 2014
NEWS: Solar, wind and hydro finance flows remain strong despite economic downturn, says new spending analysis by US government
Oil giants support for UN climate pact signals change in strategy
ANALYSIS: Top hydrocarbon producers seem to accept a global deal will be done in Paris – the question is can they limit its damage?
Carbon pricing winning favour with tiger economies
NEWS: As China readies nationwide carbon trading market, the likes of South Africa and Kazakhstan are developing carbon pricing
‘Forgotten’ forests need climate cash to halt emissions
ANALYSIS: Forest clearance counts for a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions but cash is not yet flowing to protect trees
Can carbon pricing be a climate saviour?
ANALYSIS: Businesses and top officials in Barcelona for the Carbon Expo support moves to make polluters pay, but don’t expect miracles
What China’s investment binge in Latin America means for the climate
NEWS: The Asian giant is funnelling cash into mega-projects, but not clean energy, as Amazon railways and canals take shape
Hollande and Merkel back long term carbon cutting goal
NEWS: European heavyweights say global economy must be decarbonised by 2100, back carbon markets to deliver cuts and growth
Fossil fuel subsidies to hit $5.3 trillion in 2015, says IMF study
NEWS: Governments could cut 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions at a stroke if they stopped subsidising oil, gas and coal
Will the Paris business summit mobilise support for climate action?
ANALYSIS: Business chiefs will showcase low carbon plans this week, but concerns persist they are giving cover to polluting sectors
Climate change weekly wrap (May #2) – news, video and analysis
NEWSLETTER: All you need to know from the last seven days of international climate change and energy politics
Wikiclimate: crowdsourcing’s place in a Paris deal
BLOG: Citizens of the world invited to submit ideas in in climate action contest to influence negotiators ahead of December summit
G7 ministers hail agreement on climate goals ahead of June summit
NEWS: Energy chiefs say group of industrialised countries are in consensus over urgency of “deep” greenhouse gas cuts
Coal set to dominate as Myanmar mulls energy strategy
ANALYSIS: Free from direct military rule since 2012, Myanmar is embarking on ambitious energy reforms, but renewables look set to miss out
Edinburgh University considers divesting fossil fuel holdings
NEWS: Campaign to stigmatise oil, gas and coal companies could gain another backer as top Scottish institution considers ditching polluters
Fear of floods and droughts dominate Pakistan climate plan
INTERVIEW: Climate minister says country will submit strategy to UN by September, warns it faces increase in future weather extremes
Philippines climate envoy urges Paris review of warming goal
INTERVIEW: High risk countries press for tougher carbon cuts, fearing 2015 deal would leave them facing series of disasters
California targets 40% emissions cut in boost to US climate ambition
NEWS: Drought-hit state is aiming to match EU carbon reduction, in move that could help US overachieve its federal commitments
Leading oil producers commit to slash gas flaring emissions
NEWS: New initiative to stop gas being flared off from oil production sites could prevent release millions of tonnes of emissions
Three steps to build a greener and climate resilient India
COMMENT: India’s cities are famed for their pollution, but it doesn’t have to be this way with clever planning