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UN warns decade of climate disruption set to continue
Record breaking extreme weather in 2001-2010 set to continue the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation has warned in a new report
China’s carbon emissions ‘could peak’ in 2025
Experts from government affiliated Energy Resources Institute say 2 degrees warming target is still realistic if China curbs pollution
European Parliament passes carbon market reforms
So-called backloading proposals to fix flagging carbon market passed after months of debate
Japan’s climate finance plan welcomed by vulnerable nations
Bi-lateral scheme to swap carbon credits for low carbon support growing in popularity after delays with Green Climate Fund and technology transfer talks
Rolls-Royce: Algae-powered planes within next 20 years
Rolls-Royce and EADS are developing a hybrid propulsion system using a combination of electricity and biofuel from algae
NASA experiment uncovers Arctic climate time bomb
More accurate data on carbon leaking from thawing permafrost uncovers “sleeping climate giant”
Obama plan could define 2015 UN climate deal
Experts say US carbon cutting plans may indicate how far it will be willing to go in its commitment under the new global climate treaty
Central London shuts out traffic in effort to go green
City centre streets consider drastic action as part of efforts to cut emissions and clean up the capital
US and China HFC deal needs climate health warning
Agreement to cut potent greenhouse gases must be welcomed, but not at expense of efforts at UN climate talks to achieve binding carbon dioxide deal
IEA: World heading for 3.6°C of warming
New report recommends four energy policies that could keep world within the 2°C limit recommended by scientists
Tempers fray as Russia blocks UN climate talks
A major part of the UN climate talks in Bonn remains in stasis for a fifth day after protests from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine over decision-making procedures
Korolec: Poland needs time to ditch coal addiction
Country’s Environment Minister says it is on the path to low carbon energy but this cannot happen overnight
Tuvalu takes climate message to Venice Biennale
Pacific Island nation hopes entry at prestigious art festival can raise awareness of sea level rise risks
Pressure mounts as UN climate talks resume in Bonn
Work to develop framework of 2015 global emissions deal recommences with urgent need for ‘ambition’ of nations to be addressed
EU facing €1 trillion energy investment black hole – report
UK House of Lords committee says the money is available but governments need to clear the path to ensure vital investment can take place during the next decade