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Lord Browne: fracking is ‘not going to go away’ in the UK
Cuadrilla chairman and former BP chief says shale gas can help UK meet climate targets and boost energy security
Obama: China and India carbon emissions could leave US “underwater”
US President tells Democrat fundraisers emerging economies hold key to addressing climate change
Value of coal assets ‘could be halved’ if world goes low-carbon
Coal becoming an increasing financial risk for big mining houses as divestment from the fossil fuel gains traction, says a new report from HSBC
US committed to cutting fossil fuel use despite shale oil boom
US energy secretary Ernest Moniz promises new age of innovation in energy efficiency
EU set to propose 40% carbon reduction target for 2030
European climate compromise on cards, with Council decision likely to disappoint many green groups
UK has made largest contribution to global warming says study
Based on size of population, Britain is a world leader in greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to its historic use of coal
Leaked UN climate report calls for rapid switch to clean energy
Limiting global warming to safe levels could cost 4% of global output says study, warning emissions must drop 40-70%
Obama faces Congress challenge as US ‘climate scepticism’ rises 7%
Yale study reveals slight increase in climate scepticism as Republican Senators try to block emission reduction measures
Vivienne Westwood backs ecocide law to save planet
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood calls out politicians on the ‘ecocide’ cause by placing business ahead of the planet
Women and under-30s most concerned about climate change
Survey of 700 global experts offers intriguing glimpse into risk perception in latest World Economic Forum study
EU climate leadership in doubt as talks on 2030 targets stall
Climate diplomacy experts say 40% emission cut target will “not be taken seriously” by rest of world
Climate change could exacerbate drug smuggling and human trafficking
Former Bangladesh foreign minister predicts soaring crime rates as impacts of global warming hit countries
Fund managers who ignore climate risk breaching ‘fiduciary duty’
UN climate chief says future investments must reflect need for planet to avoid warming to dangerous levels
US frackers lining up to drill in UK says industry leader
Liberty Resources CEO says surplus of fracking rigs following US boom could find their way into UK market
Boeing hails green diesel ‘breakthrough’ for aviation industry
Fuel made from vegetable oils and fats could offer low carbon answer to rising airline pollution levels
World’s richest nations ‘failing’ to address climate change
The OECD, a club of the world’s richest countries, says members failing to prevent dangerous climate change, despite efforts to rein in pollution
EU Parliament gives strong backing to carbon capture
MEPs back plans to boost funding for technology that could radically cut carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels
Mohamed Nasheed: climate denying Conservatives “risk irrelevancy”
Former Maldives President says right wing parties “risk irrelevancy” if they continue to promote climate denial
Fossil fuel giants face ‘climate stress test’ call at UN summit
New York ‘climate risk’ meeting will call on oil majors to evaluate size of carbon reserves that are incompatible with warming world
US coal industry faces scrutiny after West Virginia chemical spill
Over 300,000 residents forced to use bottled water and avoid showers due to widespread contamination of West Virginia river