Climate politics
Merkel returns to climate politics with call for EU leadership
NEWS: German chancellor pledges €750m to Green Climate Fund and demands politicians take climate science seriously
China could reveal carbon cap by first quarter of 2015
NEWS: Chief climate negotiator says research into when emissions will peak is ongoing, but suggests country could accept CO2 cap
Pulgar Vidal: UN on course to deliver draft climate text
NEWS: Peru’s environment minister calls on delegates to “avoid stress and anguish” and cooperate closely
Green groups protest transatlantic trade deal
NEWS: Green activists are protesting a trans-Atlantic trade deal they say could harm the environment
UK to back Indian green growth hub – minister
NEWS: The UK is set to back green growth in India’s Mumbai-Bangalore corridor, says minister
Modi pledges new money for climate action in first budget
NEWS: India’s 2014 budget under new PM signals pivot towards low carbon economy
Three meetings, five days: global climate diplomacy push kicks off
NEWS: Leaders are heading to Paris, Berlin and Fortaleza for climate talks to lay the groundwork for a global deal
Abbott blow as Senate votes to delay carbon tax axe
NEWS: Government accused of deceiving allies as vote to cut Australia’s main climate law ends in farce
Kerry hints at “common ground” between US and China on climate
NEWS: US Secretary of State says this week’s climate talks have been productive, but warns of further challenges
UN presents ‘shopping list’ for 2015 climate deal
NEWS: Debate over who will accept toughest carbon cuts heads to wire, as UN narrows options for Paris summit
Incoming EU President Juncker says he opposes fracking
NEWS: Likely EU Commission chief speaks out against controversial technology as he canvasses MEPs for votes
England unprepared for future climate risks
NEWS: UK government’s climate advisors say flood defences are not being maintained, and planning laws do not factor in future risks
Singapore outlines plans to fine foreign air polluters
NEWS: New bill could impose $1.6 million penalty on companies across region responsible for toxic emissions
Australia facing ‘unprecedented rise in climate denial’
NEWS: Head of independent Climate Council Tim Flannery says politicians and the media are complicit in spreading misinformation
US and China set for latest climate change discussions
NEWS: Climate change is key focus at US-China economic dialogue in Beijing, as countries’ relationship comes under strain
UN officials say there is ‘greater clarity’ over 2015 climate deal
NEWS: Countries are converging on what pledges towards a global agreement should look like, say co-chairs of talks
French Foreign Minister launches attack against fossil fuels
NEWS: Former prime minister and possible UN climate talks president Laurent Fabius says oil and gas subsides must be cut
France and India pledge to cooperate at UN climate talks
NEWS: French Foreign Minister says India will be a ‘major player’ at 2015 Paris summit, backing Modi to deliver a new approach
India faces climate ‘isolation’ warns ex minister
NEWS: Prime Minister Modi may have to make concessions and agree emission cuts at UN talks if old alliances breaks down
UK prime minister swayed by climate sceptics – Huhne
NEWS: Climate deniers are influencing UK prime minister David Cameron, according to former energy secretary Chris Huhne