Sophie Yeo
Glasgow divestment helped spawn a European climate movement
COMMENT: When Glasgow University ditched dirty energy investments, it gave the movement new momentum, says Sophie Beaumert
Apple and Google commit to power offices with renewables
NEWS: Technology companies independently sign up to solar and wind agreements in California
What has the divestment movement achieved so far?
ANALYSIS: Fossil fuel companies are feeling the pressure from a climate campaign that started in 2011. What has got them spooked?
UN climate deal moving closer, say Least Developed Countries
NEWS: Everyone satisfied with Geneva text, but real negotiating begins in June, says lead negotiator for Least Developed Countries
WWF working with FSB to combat Russia’s illegal loggers
NEWS: Environmental activists speak to RTCC about their work with the Kremlin’s security forces to combat the illegal timber trade
Exclusion of ‘loss and damage’ would make Paris deal useless
COMMENT: Unless diplomats design UN deal to cope with climate damage, it will soon become redundant, says Saleemul Huq
UN scheme blamed for Brazil steel industry emissions spike
NEWS: UN’s Clean Development Mechanism increased reliance on Brazil’s native forests for steel making, say researchers
Care for the climate to get a Valentine’s Day date – poll
NEWS: Women are less likely to date someone who doesn’t believe in taking climate action, poll shows
Green groups tell G20 ministers to stop fossil fuel subsidies
NEWS: Turkish prime minister urged to focus on phasing out “inefficient” fossil fuel funds, in letter from 39 organisations
Denmark to reconsider fracking ban after Total shale tests
NEWS: Total drilling near Frederikshavn will help government decide whether to lift its moratorium on fracking
Climate change squabbles are inevitable in science — and life
COMMENT: Focusing on the 97% consensus is not always the best way to end the playground bickering of scientists, says Ilan Kelman
Obama pledges $500m for Green Climate Fund in 2016 budget
NEWS: Billions to be channeled towards climate measures in US president’s 2016 budget
Britons feel more threatened by Russia than climate change
NEWS: British people feel less threatened by climate change now than they did in 2010, a survey by Chatham House reveals
UN: 2014 was the hottest year on record
NEWS: World Meteorological Organization draws conclusion from combined datasets that 2014 was likely the hottest year ever
Ban Ki-moon’s new climate advisor warns on geopolitical tensions
INTERVIEW: Strained relationships between Russia, EU and Middle East make climate negotiations harder, warns Janos Pasztor
UN targets draft of Paris climate deal by 13 February
NEWS: Diplomats must complete draft text in Geneva next month, or risk undermining legal basis for a global accord at December’s summit
Denmark gears up for fight against fracking
NEWS: Activists in the EU’s greenest country are poised for battle as Total prepares to begin shale gas exploration
Ed Davey: Personalities matter for UN Paris deal
NEWS: Action by Obama, Modi and Xi shows the right people are in power for successful 2015 deal, says UK climate secretary
Arctic 30: Tales from a Russian prison
INTERVIEW: From Taser lessons to self-help sessions, Frank Hewetson recalls the highs and lows of jail a year on from his release
Obama bans oil drilling in 9.8 million acres of Arctic ocean
NEWS: New protections sees US president pivot to Arctic in attempt to secure reputation as environmental leader