Climate politics
Australia PM Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull
NEWS: After a dramatic vote, leadership change is expected to bring more progressive stance on climate and carbon pricing
Pacific islanders blast Australian minister over rising seas jibe
NEWS: Marshall Islands foreign minister Tony de Brum criticises Peter Dutton for “insensitive” remarks, in week of tension on climate
France ends state aid for coal technology exporters
NEWS: Country to scrap subsidies for power plants sold to developing countries as it prepares to host UN climate change summit
How a UN climate deal can help prevent refugee crises
COMMENT: As Syrian refugees flock to Europe, driven in part by drought, countries must plan for global warming-linked losses
China, Canada lag smaller countries on green land use pledges
NEWS: Major farming and forestry nations have been outdone by Ethiopia and Morocco, says Union of Concerned Scientists
Rich-poor climate reconciliation in sight at UN talks
ANALYSIS: As Paris summit nears, negotiators are trying to defuse tensions over national responsibilities for climate change
Ecuador reheats oil export tax in climate pitch
NEWS: Carbon levy more valuable in UN deal than “simple promises” of underfunded climate pledges, says Quito envoy
EU: climate damage must be treated with “urgency” in Paris deal
NEWS: Signs of shift in focus on compensation for warming impacts as EU Commissioner sets out stall at Pacific meeting
EC president Juncker warns of “climate refugee” challenge
NEWS: Stronger action to cap global warming needed to stop migration, says Jean-Claude Juncker in major Brussels speech
UN climate science panel too northern, too male – study
NEWS: World authority on climate change’s lack of diversity reduces clout, but broader make-up could divide it
Shipping regulators wary of UN climate intervention
NEWS: UK and US envoys admit to industry the International Maritime Organization could be overruled on emissions goals
Countries edge towards loss and damage deal at climate talks
NEWS: Proposals published late Friday show positions once light years apart are slowly converging, although much work remains before Paris
Australian PM heads for climate clash with Pacific island leaders
NEWS: Tony Abbott will come under fire for coal-friendly policies at Port Moresby meeting, as neighbours back mining moratorium
India environment minister blasts rich world’s greedy lifestyles
NEWS: Developed countries need five Earths to fuel ‘unsustainable’ habits while India makes do with one, says Prakash Javadekar
Green urban infrastructure could save $17trn by 2050
NEWS: Public transport, efficient buildings and recycling investments pay off in energy savings, New Climate Economy report shows
UN climate officials chide Ban Ki-moon for ‘snail’s pace’ jibe
ANALYSIS: Fears progress slow towards global pact unfounded, say co-chairs as countries agree to let them slim down draft text
Ecuador seeks to unite Latin America behind climate justice crusade
NEWS: Fragmented continent poised to rally around joint accord in November, envoy Daniel Ortega Pacheco reveals
How peace with rebels sculpts Colombia’s climate pledge
NEWS: Country wary that end of 50-year armed conflict could bring spike in deforestation, as it submits contribution to the UN
The Emissions Factor podcast: Bonn climate talks review
PODCAST: Ed King is joined by Michael Jacobs, Pilita Clark plus we hear from Christiana Figueres, Laurence Tubiana and Dan Reifsnyder
Weekly wrap: First signs of compromise at Bonn climate talks
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