Paris climate deal close to entry into force after EU vote
UN climate pact likely to enter into force in early November ahead of COP22 Marrakech summit after MEPs signal strong approval for agreement
Africa’s farmers need help: can the UN climate talks deliver?
Africa’s agriculture sector is wilting under erratic rainfall – but with technology, education and funding there’s a way back
Canada to set national carbon tax from 2018 – Trudeau
Prime minister Justin Trudeau told parliament carbon pricing was the way to green Canada’s economy and meet climate targets
Global warming above 1.5C inevitable, says ex IPCC chief
Leading scientists say most people remain unaware of the truth that climate change is a stark reality now and will continue to get worse without drastic action
Report: food production must rise 100% by 2050
Global food production may need to rise by more than 100 per cent to deal with climate change’s effects on crops in the most vulnerable regions
India signals intent ahead of Marrakech climate summit
Statement from environment chief says Delhi wants clear evidence of how rich countries will deliver $100 billion a year by 2020 by COP22 talks
World Bank calls on Vietnam to avoid coal
Top development lender is working to bring renewable energy costs for developing countries, says chief Jim Kim
India outlines conditions for Paris climate deal support
India passes last legal hurdle before formally joining UN climate pact, but cabinet lists a number of caveats
Scientists struggle to keep up with melting Arctic
UN weather agency warns of rapid changes to the polar ice, at science ministerial summit in Washington DC
Oil majors told: stop rewarding bosses for climate-busting strategies
BP and Shell should align executive pay with international climate goals, urges Share Action in new campaign
Palestine withdraws Israel-slating UN climate proposal
Two weeks after delivering a fierce attack on climate impacts of Israel’s occupation, government in Ramallah retracts fiery statement
Executives up for big bonuses in Great Australian Bight oil rush
Oil executives could get big windfalls if they find large new reserves, but experts say incentives reward risk
Is it time for Norway to stop looking for oil?
Nordic country does not need to keep exploiting fossil fuels, argues Paul Ekins, and should leave remaining carbon budget to others
BP’s Great Australian Bight safety plans deemed inadequate
The national regulator has asked BP to provide further information on their environmental plans to drill two exploration wells in the Bight
China cuts pollution at home, grows coal abroad
China cuts coal at home but state owned companies and banks drive new coal expansion overseas, despite promises of green growth for developing countries
Poland threatens EU plan to ratify UN climate deal
As the EU races to ratify the climate treaty before the next UN climate meeting in November, Poland pushes for concessions on coal
Trump denies saying climate change was Chinese hoax (he did)
At US presidential debate, Republican candidate denied denying global warming. His Twitter account reveals otherwise
EU urges global support for UN aviation climate plan
Leading airlines, US, China and EU all support plans for new UN aviation emissions deal, but green groups say it’s far to weak to limit 1.5C or 2C of warming
Don’t blame the solar cycle for global warming
New research confirms that increased greenhouse gas levels − rather than solar radiation impacts − are the key factor in global climate change
Latin America sees surge in carbon pricing interest
Grupa Televisa, Petrobras and Banco Santander Brasil are among the major South American companies waking up to carbon risk, survey shows