Cities
UN makes future of small island states a 2014 priority
Leaders focus on climate threat to low lying islands, with warnings some could be destroyed “in our lifetime”
China’s air pollution compared to a smoker at ‘risk of lung cancer’
As pollution levels in Beijing soar, the head of an influential research centre says the country is at risk of fatal illness
Extreme weather could derail developing country growth: report
Risk analysts say growing prosperity in developing world at risk without greater resilience to climate change, but who will pay?
Over 1,000 cities demand ambitious EU climate targets
European cities alliance writes to European Council chief asking for tough new 2030 low carbon goals
Yeb Sano: Kerry’s climate warning needs political backing
Philippines climate envoy says rhetoric must be complemented by radical cuts to global carbon emissions
Australian MPs receive climate change-themed Valentine’s Day cards
Activists delivered roses and cards to the Australian Parliament this morning, asking MPs to “be the one” for climate action
Philippines warning as communities return to danger zones post Haiyan
Inadequate funding and local opposition means that Filipino communities are rebuilding homes destroyed by typhoon in vulnerable areas
Beijing firework sales slump 38% as air pollution concerns grow
The Chinese saw in the New Year with slightly less of a bang this year, as air pollution woes turn citizens from traditional firework displays
Cities can help UN climate talks, Bloomberg tells C40 summit
Progress by cities in cutting CO2 should inspire climate talks, says UN climate envoy and former NYC mayor
As it happened: C40 cities and climate summit in Johannesburg
Mayors from around the world have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss urban solutions to tackling climate change
Rising seas could swamp 5% of world’s population: report
Nightmare scenario would see 1 in 20 dealing with floods by 2100 unless world takes urgent action to cut CO2
Urban leaders gather for C40 cities and climate summit in South Africa
Mayors of the world’s leading cities met in Johannesburg this week to discuss solutions to climate change
Ban Ki-moon selects Bloomberg as cities and climate change envoy
Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg latest high-profile appointment as UN pushes for ambitious global deal
Leading US cities pledge radical carbon pollution cuts
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says energy efficiency drive will generate new jobs and boost economic productivity
John Ashton: look to Paracelsus for effective climate action
UK’s former climate change diplomacy chief on how a medieval scholar changed the way a continent thought about life
Fiji village relocated under climate change programme
First community moved under national initiative as rising sea levels flood houses and farmlands
Vivienne Westwood backs ecocide law to save planet
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood calls out politicians on the ‘ecocide’ cause by placing business ahead of the planet
Climate change could exacerbate drug smuggling and human trafficking
Former Bangladesh foreign minister predicts soaring crime rates as impacts of global warming hit countries
US coal industry faces scrutiny after West Virginia chemical spill
Over 300,000 residents forced to use bottled water and avoid showers due to widespread contamination of West Virginia river
UN calls for more funding for Philippines survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
Money still required as temporary shelter built to low standards in Philippines two months after disaster