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High ambitions, low on details: Can the Greens crack Westminster?
ANALYSIS: UK greens hope to copy success of European cousins, but questions remain over how ambitious policies will be funded
Citi doubles climate finance pledge to $100bn over 10 years
NEWS: America’s third largest bank has channeled more than US$50 billion into climate friendly projects since 2007
Should journalists become climate change campaigners?
BLOG: Global warming is a threat, but complex subject matter and lack of regular climatic events makes covering it a challenge, say leading reporters
UK unveils plans for vast new offshore wind farm
NEWS: Dogger Bank off UK East Coast could host 400 turbines, powering up to 2 million homes, say developers
What has the divestment movement achieved so far?
ANALYSIS: Fossil fuel companies are feeling the pressure from a climate campaign that started in 2011. What has got them spooked?
China in Latin America: Growing links that could impact climate talks
ANALYSIS: A billion dollar trade deal will open up investments between Beijing and South America, but will it herald low carbon growth?
Shell backs climate change resolution filed by shareholder activists
NEWS: In a “huge victory” for campaigners, Shell supports call for deeper analysis into the climate risk for its business
Climate change threatens staple potato crop in high Andes
NEWS: Rising temperatures and low rainfall endanger the survival of centuries-old Quechua lifestyle in Sacred Valley of the Incas
Seven stairs to Paris: A pathway to fixing climate change
COMMENT: Climate change is about politics, and we need wise leaders over the coming 11 months, says UK’s former chief climate diplomat
Pope urged to divest from fossil fuels as he visits Philippines
NEWS: Campaigners call on Pope Francis to show his support for victims of climate change by taking on vested interests
Crowdfunded “ice stupas” help Ladakh adapt to climate change
NEWS: An engineer has raised US$125,000 through Indiegogo for a novel way to solve water shortages in a remote mountain region of India
Investors question fossil fuel industry as renewables rise
NEWS: Increasing oil production but falling demand creates problems for fossil fuel industry as investors turn away from sector
Five steps to saving Brazil’s Amazon rainforest
NEWS: Destruction of rainforest likely to endanger global climate unless it can be stopped and restored
4 issues to resolve before gavel falls on UN climate deal
NEWS: Ministers must get their act together on these key issues for a successful deal in Paris, says Mohamed Adow
Australia pledges $165 million to Green Climate Fund
NEWS: Key fund passes $10bn after unexpected climate finance pledge by Australian foreign minister
Oil companies at climate talks dismiss ‘carbon bubble’ fears
NEWS: As negotiators make slow progress on a deal to curb greenhouse gas emissions, lobbyists insist fossil fuels have a future
China-Latin alliance could set tone for Lima climate summit
ANALYSIS: Growing infrastructure and investment links offer chance for joint efforts to promote green growth
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 5: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru
Green Climate Fund to start funding projects in 2015
NEWS: UN’s green bank to make emissions reduction projects a reality by June in boost to Lima talks
LIVE IN LIMA – DAY 3: UN COP20 climate change summit
Rolling commentary, news, analysis and video from the 20th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Lima, Peru