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Growth in China’s carbon emissions has halved
ANALYSIS: new data indicates country’s coal pollution could be on a long-term, downward trajectory
Green Climate Fund’s future threatened by old divisions
ANALYSIS: UN climate deal hangs on the launch of a new green fund – but splits at board level could see this delayed
Analysis: efficiency can be at the heart of EU energy policy
High energy prices, flagging economy and Ukraine crisis should prompt European leaders to push for more effective efficiency targets
India pollution linked to Himalaya glacier melt
Kolkata’s choking streets are affecting the health of residents and the region’s long term prosperity
Palm oil producers blamed as smog chokes Indonesia
State of emergency called in Riau region of Indonesia, as data shows 52% of fires originated in palm oil and logging land
Least Developed Countries say science must drive UN climate talks
Nepal’s Prakash Mathema tells RTCC opportunity to address climate impacts is ‘closing fast’
Ukraine crisis highlights EU’s fragile energy supply lines
Europe urged to invest in renewables to avoid being held to ransom by Russia over gas flow
US envoy Stern calls for climate truce in Congress
Influential diplomat says ambitious UN deal still on cards despite polarised atmosphere on Capitol Hill
‘Wait and see’ climate policies risk damage and suffering
National science academies of USA and UK say warming is ‘unequivocal’ and recommend urgent action
Schwarzenegger: Conservatives can terminate climate change
Conservatives are on the side of the environment and always have been, claim right wing politicians
Japan continues to fund coal despite increasing US pressure
Japan’s role as world’s biggest funder of coal since 2007 dents US-led efforts to curb finance for the fossil fuel
Google data could stem surge in deforestation levels
A new Google-powered mapping tool uses terabytes of data to show where deforestation is happening in real time
UK Law Commission could force fund managers to recognise climate risk
Legal review could drive billion dollar pensions industry to factor environmental impacts into asset analysis
Iran considers use of carbon trading to cut CO2
Islamic Republic, one of the developing world’s biggest emitters, may launch carbon bourse to improve efficiency, cut emissions
UN climate chief Figueres hails potential of Ban Ki-moon envoy Bloomberg
World leaders can expect a call from from the former New York Mayor unless they take urgent action on climate change
IMF chief Lagarde warns of “merciless” climate change
Speaking in London, Christine Lagarde says UN emissions deal and fossil fuel subsidies cut are now global priorities
Global warming “undeniable’ say UN as data reveals 2013 sixth hottest on record
Underlying trends indicate planet is steadily heating says World Meteorological Organisation chief Michel Jarraud
Forests could burn unless govts ramp up funding: report
Efforts at protecting rainforests could wither on the vine unless governments ramp up funding
Ban Ki-moon: Davos summit can set tone for UN climate talks
UN chief urges CEOs and world leaders attending World Economic Forum to accelerate low carbon investment
Obama: China and India carbon emissions could leave US “underwater”
US President tells Democrat fundraisers emerging economies hold key to addressing climate change