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January 2014: a huge month for global climate ambition
Five events taking place through January will shape how the world talks about climate change in 2014 and beyond
Earth on course to warm 4C by 2100
New study suggests warming temperatures will mean fewer clouds, leading to more sunlight heating the planet’s surface
China launches fifth carbon trading zone
Plans for seven pilot schemes by 2014 on course, as government ramps up efforts to cut pollution
Why 2014 is a critical year for the politics of climate change
High level summits in New York and Lima expected to deliver roadmap towards global deal in 2015
2013 in review: a year of fracking, wacky weather and soaring CO2
The RTCC team reflect on a year which broke records, stunned climate experts and left Russell Brand steaming
Top 10 climate change protests of 2013
This year has reaped a vintage crop of climate change protests. RTCC has picked some of the best.
UK sending ‘mixed signals’ over EU climate ambition
The UK is well versed in showmanship when it comes to climate change targets. But does it mean what it says?
Fracking could cause birth defects, infertility and cancer
US study shows fracking uses harmful chemicals, putting at risk children who are exposed to contamination
Can Sigmar Gabriel reboot Germany’s low carbon agenda?
Vice-Chancellor will lead ‘super ministry’ focusing on energy and economic policy, but needs to act fast to maintain supply and cut costs
WWF say extra Heathrow runway would ‘wreck UK climate targets’
WWF warns airport expansion is incompatible with UK’s legally binding target of 80% reduction in emissions by 2050
UN outlines plans for 2015 global disaster risk reduction deal
March 2015 summit in Japanese city of Sendai set to lay foundations for climate change treaty later that year
Tougher Chinese policies turn screw on global coal demand
Coal will continue to grow, but will be dampened by tough environmental regulations in China, says International Energy Agency
Thirsty third of world report water scarcity concerns
Singapore and Western Sahara face toughest competition for water resources, while China and US are equally pushed
Australia coal faces tough future warns HSBC
Monday’s top 5: Oz coal could be ‘stranded’, US states call for climate ambition, oil chief dismisses Keystone XL, Cambridge unveils ‘greenest supercomputer’
Hobbits and orcs blamed for Middle Earth deforestation
Middle Earth’s vast forests are being destroyed by irresponsible behaviour of dragons, orcs and hobbits claims wizard
Greener Arctic ‘warming rapidly’ says US agency
Ice melt declined in 2013 due to cooler temperatures, but NOAA says North Pole continues to heat leading to changes on land and sea
Panama rainforest tribes settle UN REDD dispute
Bitter dispute over indigenous people’s forest rights resolved, paving the way for implementation of forest protection scheme
Chevron v Ecuador: the big oil battle where everyone’s a loser
Few willing to take responsibility for cleaning up waste as bitter 20 year fight over oil pollution heads for another legal judgement
Naomi Klein: climate movement needs radicals like Mandela
The fight against climate change needs to be as bold as the battle to bring down apartheid, said Canadian author in London today
UK should consider tougher climate targets, advisors say
Committee on Climate Change cites ‘clear economic benefits’ of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and investing in low carbon growth