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World’s poorest set to assume leadership role at UN talks
After 60 years of mixed results from development aid, least developed countries seem keen to set their own agenda in international arena
USA suffers severe climate induced migration
31.8m people displaced by floods, storms and droughts in 2012, as more people lost their homes in the USA than Bangladesh
Sheldon Whitehouse: God will not save USA from climate chaos
US Senator delivers stark warning to colleagues who believe God is responsible for climate change, not humans
Brazilian rainforest tribes harness power of wind
Indigenous group in far north of Brazil invest in renewable ‘off grid’ electricity solutions in bid to stave off dam developments
Post-2015 sustainability goals ‘should target consumption’
New group representing Least Developed Countries says post-2015 agenda should focus on role of rich nation in damaging environment
Is it time to abandon the 2 degree warming target?
Avoiding two degrees of warming is a key principle of the UN climate talks. But who decides how much warming is too much?
Global Environment Facility launches new drive to ‘detox’ planet
Leading development bank programme aims to cut the levels of harmful chemicals released into the atmosphere from burning waste and heavy industry
Rising temperatures threaten Africa cassava crops
Plant which is a staple food crop for millions of people across Africa is at risk from disease as regional temperatures rise, scientists say
Denmark to fund Pacific Island clean energy research
Danish Government commits US$2 million to clean energy projects in the Pacific as part of wider low carbon initiative
Can 400ppm spark us into climate action?
Hitting the 400ppm level of atmospheric CO2 can be more than symbolic, it can be a rallying call too, writes Johan L. Kuylenstierna, executive director of the Stockholm Environment Institute
Why biofuels are not a sensible solution to climate change
Anders Dahlbeck from ActionAid argues biofuels are threatening world climate and hunger goals and should be carefully regulated
Climate change not simply an issue for the ‘left’
Political conservatives may resist making rational choices which claim to help the environment, researchers say. But the evidence is far from clear-cut.
UNEP warns of emissions link to mobile phone demand
UN body says rising levels of greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation linked to metal production must be urgently addressed
Greenpeace activists board Australian coal export vessel
Action aimed to highlight country’s contribution to rising levels of carbon dioxide in atmosphere
Why childrens’ climate concerns should inspire politicians
Kids in the UK worry about the impact of climate change at home and in poorer countries, politicians should take note, writes UNICEF’s Jazmin Burgess
How should we communicate climate change?
In his second column, Transition Town Berkhamstead member John Bell debates what the best strategies for discussing the risks of climate change are
Bangladesh pushes adaptation strategy as climate fears grow
Climate adaptation planning is likely to become a priority for Bangladesh’s leaders as the hopes of keeping global temperatures within safe limits decrease
Desertification crisis affecting 168 countries worldwide
Severe land degradation is now affecting 168 countries across the planet, with associated costs of US$490 billion per year
UNICEF: Climate food crisis a disaster for children
Dwindling harvests will create a food crisis for urban and rural poor with children hit hardest, write UNICEF’s Natasha Adams.
Climate protesters converge on London ahead of G8 meeting
US Secretary of State John Kerry singled out as activists call for him to block Keystone XL