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UK floods prove case for UN climate deal, says Ed Davey
Ed Davey says extreme weather events have “shifted the debate” on climate change in the US, with UK floods having similar effect
83% of Americans believe US should act on climate change
The majority of Americans want Congress and business to act on climate change, even if it comes with economic costs
US outlines plans for ‘durable and ambitious’ UN climate deal
Early submission to UN reveals White House support for flexible deal involving developed and developing nations
Sochi Olympians warn climate change ‘threatens’ winter sports
Over 100 athletes competing in Sochi this fortnight have signed a letter highlighting importance of UN’s 2015 climate change treaty
UK floods: a warning to those who ignore threat of climate change
Comment: Natural disasters are set to become more common in a warming world, and politicians should take note says the IIED’s Saleemul Huq
US plans for tougher carbon pollution cuts gather pace
Reports from Washington DC suggest Obama Administration has held series of meeting to discuss possible climate strategies
Rich – poor divide ‘main question’ at UN climate talks says Korolec
Current head of international negotiations says developing nations will need to deliver emission reduction plans by 2015
Obama faces new Congress challenge on coal curbs
House of Representatives to question feasibility of clean coal as Republicans ramp up pressure ahead of midterms
UK governments accused of ‘dismantling’ climate adaptation strategy
Former Environment Secretary Lord Deben says national flood programmes have been neglected in past two decades
Obama and Hollande call for ‘ambitious’ 2015 climate agreement
Presidents of France and USA issue statement ahead of summit to discuss economy, security and global warming
UK Met Office links heavy rains to climate change
Scientists say evidence supports theory that exceptionally wet and stormy winter is caused at least in part by climate change
World’s largest tidal lagoon power project eyes 2018 start
UK wave power project could be supplying 120,000 homes with carbon-free power by 2018, but will require govt backing
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
As it happened: C40 cities and climate summit in Johannesburg
Mayors from around the world have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss urban solutions to tackling climate change
Green groups tell Merkel to get a grip on EU climate policy
Economic growth and millions of jobs at risk if German leader does not stamp authority on negotiations say campaigners
Urban leaders gather for C40 cities and climate summit in South Africa
Mayors of the world’s leading cities met in Johannesburg this week to discuss solutions to climate change
Keystone foes to fight on after government downplays climate risk
Fight against Keystone XL to intensify after government report says US-Canada pipeline won’t increase emissions
Latest climate science reports “chilling” warns John Kerry
US Secretary of State tells security experts climate challenge requires “collective leadership”