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Shell warns oil demand could fall without climate solution
NEWS: Fossil fuel producers must develop viable ways to curb emissions or face increased scrutiny from regulators, says oil giant
Soaring population increases flood and drought threat to cities
NEWS: As cities expand, scientists predict an increase in urban land vulnerable either to flooding or drought by 2030
Cardinal hints at main themes in Pope’s climate change encyclical
NEWS: Leader of Catholic church will offer leaders hope, says official, and address causes of poverty and environmental degradation
US denies U-turn after EPA chief calls for ‘legally binding’ Paris deal
NEWS: State Department swiftly quashes suggestion Washington could support a binding UN climate treaty later this year
IPCC calling: Who will head up the UN’s top climate science body?
BRIEFING: Three candidates have been nominated to succeed Rajendra Pachauri as chair of the IPCC, with seven months to the election
Climate one of “top risks” facing insurance industry – Mark Carney
NEWS: Bank of England chief defends climate risk investigation against “green claptrap” jibe from Lord Lawson
Should climate scientists slash air miles to set an example?
NEWS: Academics have responsibility to lower their carbon footprint by choosing transport options more carefully, says Tyndall Centre
Twist on carbon footprinting ‘could unblock’ UN climate talks
NEWS: Scientists hope proposed new method of carbon accounting will bridge divisions between rich and poor countries
Green Climate Fund looks to crowdfunding for cash boost
NEWS: Innovative platform could attract wider range of investors as GCF seeks to expand private sector links, say officials
Finland passes Climate Act ahead of election
NEWS: Law sets target to cut emissions 80% by 2050 on 1990 levels and promotes transparency in climate policy
Under the Dome: Is this China’s version of Silent Spring?
COMMENT: Chai Jing’s film about Chinese pollution could have a long lasting impact, despite government efforts to delete it from the internet
Himalayas count cost of damage from soot, methane and HFCs
NEWS: Impact of short lived pollutants likely to be felt across Indian subcontinent as Himalayan melt accelerates
EU commits to cut emissions “at least” 40% by 2030 in UN pledge
NEWS: Ministers in Brussels approve target for 2015 Paris climate deal, making bloc second after Switzerland to publish official submission
Russell Brand to lead UK climate change march
VIDEO: Thousands are expected to walk through the streets of London on Saturday to call for ‘climate action’
UN climate body needs “automatic” system to split rich and poor
NEWS: Old divisions between developed and developing need to be revisited and perhaps changed, says Bangladeshi diplomat
“Second wave” of climate pledges to UN deal expected in September
ANALYSIS: New study shows a third of 81 surveyed countries have not started work yet on contribution to Paris pact
Li Keqiang announces new energy target to wean China off coal
NEWS: Beijing government pledges to strictly enforce environmental regulations and “crack down” on illegal emissions
Solar closing in on cost of coal-fired power – Deutsche Bank
NEWS: Prices could fall by as much as 40% by 2020, say analysts, who say rising power prices will make solar more attractive
UN prepares for disaster deal to address climate change risk
ANALYSIS: Proposed new UN-backed framework to help countries prepare for future extreme weather events in a warming world
UN: African Robin Hood tax could fund climate adaptation efforts
NEWS: Tax on finance, trade and tourism could net estimated $13 billion a year to help countries face expected extreme weather impacts