Nilima Choudhury
Analysis: is New York on climate change’s new frontline?
UN’s host city faces unique challenges posed by rising sea levels, and is responding with green investment
Seven countries launch new ‘economics of climate change’ analysis
South Korea, Ethiopia and the UK join four others to fund $8.9 million review of costs and benefits of cutting carbon emissions
Europe needs more ambition to meet carbon targets – analysts
EU will discuss changes to the carbon market to allow the bloc to meet its 2030 emissions reduction goals
Micro plankton could increase ocean acidity
As oceans become more acidic, smaller plankton will thrive at the expense of larger species, with potentially serious effects
Ten top climate change apps for your smartphone
Knowledge is only a tap away – here are nine top apps to help you understand climate science and policy
RGGI: proof carbon trading can work in the USA?
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative celebrates fifth birthday and eyes further expansion across the country
World is heading for ‘heart attack’, says UN official
Morning summary: Halldor Thorgeirsson criticises governments for inaction; California governor signs anti-fracking bill; soaring food prices to hit children hardest
India and China face significant flooding risk warns Swiss Re
Insurer’s analysis of 616 cities around world predicts Asia cities set to suffer most from climate related impacts
Ghana’s women set to engineer solar revolution in rural villages
Social Venture Africa’s pilot project in January 2014 aims to turn Ghanaian mothers into solar engineers and entrepreneurs
Anger at Australia decision to dump climate change minister
Morning summary: Tony Abbott’s move to ditch the climate change and science ministries has met with heavy criticism down under
Methane capture equipment can cut fracking emissions by 99%
Methane capture equipment can ensure fugitive emissions from wells are dramatically reduced says study
Are EU carmakers presenting artificially low emission data?
Real world driving can see cars emit 25% more CO2 than manufacturers claim on advertisements says International Council on Clean Transportation
UK hits 1GW of installed offshore wind capacity
Soaring capacity complemented by trial of two 219m high 6MW Siemens turbines at Gunfleet Sands wind farm
How are multinational corporations tackling climate change?
John Lewis, Apple, Facebook and Nestlé are taking small strides in cutting energy costs and promoting energy efficiency measures
California passes tough new fracking laws
Morning summary: controversial bill would give California the nation’s toughest regulation on shale gas exploration
Biofuels: EU MPs back new 6% cap on food crops
MEPs also agree to include indirect land use (ILUC) factors in biofuels legislation from 2020
Barroso promises EU climate policy framework by end of 2013
European Commission president uses final State of Union speech to promise policy action on climate change and rebuke climate deniers
EU set for landmark vote on future of biofuels
MEPs to decide on transport limits for crop based biofuels with hunger, indirect land use change and carbon emissions topping agenda
Electric and hybrid cars set to dominate Frankfurt motor show
New hybrid and electric cars from Mercedes, Toyota, BMW and Aston Martin will be unveiled at this week’s event
Formula E unveils Spark-Renault electric racing car
Williams, Mclaren, renault and Michelin have all contributed to vehicle which has a maximum speed of 220Km/h