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UK political uncertainty undermining carbon targets – report
NEWS: Vacillation over energy policy in the UK is threatening low carbon future set out in 2008 Climate Change Act
UK public back renewables over fracking – survey
NEWS: Govt poll reveals support for clean energy rises to 80%, while just 29% say they want to see more shale gas extraction
Alex Salmond: Scotland will lead on climate change
NEWS: As Scotland heads into independence referendum, First Minister promises to take a lead on tackling climate change
Coal central to US emissions trajectory, says Energy Dept
NEWS: Coal and nuclear provide more than half of the country’s electricity, with the future mix central to the USA’s climate ambitions
Green credentials of fracking ‘exaggerated’, says IPCC author
NEWS: Yacob Mulugetta tells RTCC he was surprised by level of focus given to role of gas in cutting emissions post WG3 report
China emissions peak key to UN climate deal, says Hedegaard
INTERVIEW: China’s emissions growth matters “to the whole world”, says EU climate commissioner during Chinese visit
Corals may withstand higher temperatures – study
NEWS: Increased hardiness of one common coral provides some hope among evidence of warming oceans
Does Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up?
ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind
Australia slashes emission penalties in new climate plan
NEWS: 130 companies liable for carbon pollution penalties under Direct Action Plan, which opens with A$1.55 billion budget
Just three EU countries on track to meet energy savings target – report
NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short
Central African tropical forests becoming browner – study
NEWS: Congo’s forests facing chronic water stress say scientists, potentially affecting native species
Ireland outlines low-carbon transition plans with new climate bill
NEWS: Ireland’s climate change bill establishes advisory climate body and commits government to five-year reports
US leads falls in developed country greenhouse gases
NEWS: Carbon pollution in rich nations falls, but data differences highlight challenge of global climate change deal
US military told to boost renewables in energy policy overhaul
NEWS: First energy policy update in 20 years orders Department of Defense to recognise energy as a ‘mission essential resource’
UN releases ‘multiple choice’ of options for 2015 climate deal
NEWS: Released document outlines various pathways towards global carbon cutting package due to be agreed in Paris
China struggling to meet emissions targets, says top official
NEWS: Strong policy mechanisms needed to keep China on track to reduce emissions intensity 17% by 2015, says NDRC chief
Calderon dismisses ‘false’ choice between climate and economy
NEWS: Economic growth is compatible with tackling climate change, says leader of ‘Stern Review 2’ report on climate economics
1.5C climate target ‘out of range’, says IPCC chair
NEWS: Efforts to stop warming above 1.5C no longer possible, says Edenhofer, with dire consequences for small island states
Lima summit can deliver on adaptation and forests, says Peru climate chief
NEWS: Manuel Pulgar Vidal targets small successes at COP20 in December, citing consensus-building as key goal
Solar surge credited with 10% rise in clean energy investments
NEWS: Household solar systems in Japan and US accounted for $21.2bn of investments in Q1 of 2014