SBTi needs tighter rules on companies’ indirect emissions
Businesses are not required to cut all their value chain emissions in line with a 1.5C warming limit – and allowing offsetting could weaken efforts further
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Japan set to raise ambition of 2030 climate goal
The Japanese government is proposing to cut emissions 45% from 2013 levels by 2030, while campaigners push for deeper reductions
Oxfam: Super-rich have already burned more than their fair share of carbon for 2025
The idea of taxing the super-rich to fund climate action shot up the international agenda during Brazil’s G20 presidency
India calls out rich nations for setting net zero goals over robust short-term targets
Minister Raj Kumar Singh insisted developing nations should not be asked to set net zero goals as they seek to grow their economies
Indian lawmaker submits private bill to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
A lawmaker from India’s ruling party has proposed a bill to “start a discussion” on net zero emissions – while defending coal mining in his district
South Korea formally commits to cutting emissions to net zero by 2050
President Moon Jae-in’s announcement follows a three-day visit by Cop26 president-designate Alok Sharma to South Korea
Japan net zero emissions pledge puts coal in the spotlight
Prime minister Yoshihide Suga has promised to “fundamentally shift” Japan’s coal policy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Ships to get free pass on emissions until 2030, under compromise proposal
Ship efficiency measures backed by a broad coalition of 14 countries will fail to reduce emissions in line with industry and Paris climate goals, campaigners warn
World’s carbon emission growth levelled off in 2014
NEWS: Carbon levels still rising fast but IEA says stall in last 12 months indicates new clean energy policies may be having an impact
Apple cuts carbon footprint by 3%
NEWS: Apple has reduced its carbon impact by 3% and admits “there’s still a lot of work to be done”
IEA: World on track to miss 2°C warming limit
CO2 emissions are set to rise by 20% but energy efficiency measures could help curb this increase
Comment: EU climate policy at a crossroads
Joe Curtin from the IIEA asks if the rejection of EU ETS “backloading” is a minor hiccup or the beginning of the end?
RTCC’s 2012 review – a year in climate change
12 months in focus: Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, an inconclusive Earth Summit in Rio and a promise from US President Obama to finally address global warming
Geothermal potential could fill Japan’s nuclear gap
Iceland’s ambassador to Japan Stefan Larus Stefansson says the country should learn from Iceland’s experience and pursue a geothermal energy boom
Clean coal, kryptonite and Mitt Romney
Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney says clean coal is the answer to the USA’s energy problems – but does it really exist?
Challenges mount for REDD+ as scheme prepares for implementation
How has REDD+, the UN’s project aimed at rewarding communities for protecting their forests and enhancing their carbon stock, developed since its inception in 2007?
Oceans, forests and ecosystems continue to soak up rising man-made carbon emissions, for now, say scientists
New research shows that while a slow down of carbon absorption of the planet’s ecosystems is projected, today they continue to keep up with the rising levels of emissions being released into the atmosphere.
Climate Live: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
Today’s top stories: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
Ed Davey: Vital EU gets Poland to accept new emissions target with Doha climate talks looming
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary says he is planning to embark on a new diplomatic push to encourage Poland to adopt the EU’s proposed 30% carbon emissions target.
CO2 emissions will impact climate for centuries to come, Carnegie Institution for Science report predicts
New study which examines pre-industrial revolution emissions finds they still impact climate today, warning current emissions’ impacts will last for centuries
Rio+20 Business Focus: DHL eyes up carbon savings through sustainable logistics
Deutsche Post DHL explain how they managed to cut 10% of their emissions since 2008 by weaving sustainable practices into their everyday operations.
Warming oceans face CO2 tipping point
Australian oceans expert tells RTCC warmer seas will absorb less CO2, exacerbating greenhouse effect.
UPDATED: UNEP report says 2 degrees warming limit possible
Technology and finance available but study says more must be done to cut emissions.
IEA report questions wisdom of nuclear shutdowns
Watchdog predicts less energy security and more CO2 emissions in a diminished nuclear scenario