Ed King
Ed previously worked as a Producer on BBC Radio 5 Live. He holds an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the London School of Oriental and African Studies, specialising in global energy and climate policy.
Mayors signal desire to fight climate change at city level
As fears mount over future of US climate policy global coalition of cities announces new leadership and plans to clean up energy and transport emissions
Germany tells World Bank to quit funding fossil fuels
German development minister says World Bank must focus “all of its work on climate and sustainability targets”
Germany makes climate change G20 priority
Agenda for Hamburg summit submitted by chancellor Angela Merkel to cabinet calls for global push on climate and development goals
Africa Pavilion highlights: COP22 Marrakech climate talks
Sponsored content: Presidents, environment ministers, policy experts and civil society campaigners offer insights into Africa’s energy and climate plans
Why the UN’s Green Climate Fund is not fit for purpose
We need to recognise that adaptation to climate change is a new activity for which there is no real pre-existing “expertise” available – it’s time the GCF recognised this
Tar sand pipelines batter Canada’s climate leader tag
Green groups say PM Justin Trudeau talks tough on international stage but is failing in his duty to cap domestic emissions from oil and gas with move to greenlight pipelines
EU climate chief: we need to be deal makers
Climate Commissioner makes case for new energy package, arguing it will boost clean energy, security and hand more power to consumers
Paris climate deal needs US, warns White House
Report by outgoing Obama administration hints at damage Donald Trump could do if he backs out of international efforts
Trudeau reveals playbook on tackling Trump climate denial
Canadian PM says he will “respectfully but firmly” argue that cuts to greenhouse gas emissions will boost jobs, growth and health
As drought bites, Bolivia declares state of emergency
Bolivia has declared a state of emergency as climate impacts shrink glaciers and leave cities without water
Crib notes: EU to release latest raft of climate, energy legislation
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As envoys bicker, it’s time to focus on real climate action
Countries have two years of arguing over the fine-print of the Paris climate deal ahead of them: it’s time to focus on what’s happening in the real world
Canada quits coal, government sets 2030 deadline
While US president-elect Donald Trump moots a coal stimulus, his northern neighbour says its electricity will soon be 90% emission-free
Time for cities to get a seat at global climate talks?
As the world continues to warm, cities are housing ever greater numbers − yet they have no voice in climate talks
Global greening slows rise of CO2, but not fast enough
The greenhouse effect has prompted plants to consume more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere − but not enough to prevent global warming
UN plans early warning network as climate risks soar
While governments continue to negotiate on climate change, meteorological scientists warn that the global warming situation is rapidly deteriorating
Art of the deal: how Trump can win by playing climate game
If Trump’s goal is to do good for American workers by promoting US interests, a decision to quit the new global climate regime would be misguided
Marrakech climate summit closes with final plea to Trump
As climate talks in Marrakech dragged into the late hours of Friday, leaders finally broke the silence over their fears of Donald Trump
COP22 headlines: what did Marrakech climate summit deliver?
An oasis of climate commitment in a desert of Trump panic, the UN talks made steady progress on putting the Paris Agreement into action
Marrakech climate summit marks start of new era
As Obama, Kerry and Ban Ki-moon head for the exit, it’s unclear if a new world order will place same emphasis on climate action