Climate politics
Australian bishop accuses Tony Abbott of “denigrating” climate science
NEWS: Climate pressure ramped up on Prime Minister, as Anglican church backs moves to ditch oil, gas and coal holdings
‘Minilateral’ approach could spare UN climate talks gridlock
NEWS: Negotiations among 194 countries are unlikely to succeed warn analysts, arguing for radical shake-down to avoid 2C warming
India warns UN climate deal in 2015 hinges on finance
NEWS: India sends climate finance warning, as initial capitalisation of Green Climate Fund begins
No country will escape climate impacts, warns Ministry of Defence
NEWS: Rising sea levels, drought and food shortages likely to increase without cut in climate warming gases
India plans to overhaul approach to UN climate talks
NEWS: India environment minister promises government will “reposition” itself at global climate negotiations
UN gains new powers to tackle air pollution
NEWS: Governments push UN Environment Assembly to take stronger stance on toxic air quality
Mexico eyes economic benefits of landmark climate law
NEWS: Country’s emissions have soared in past two decades, but government believes cuts can boost competitiveness
Juncker: a potential climate champion for Europe?
ANALYSIS: Jean-Claude Juncker has his eye fixed on Europe’s economy, but climate looms large on the EU agenda
US senators introduce bipartisan bill to tackle climate change
NEWS: Democrats and Republicans have teamed up to combat HFCs, methane and black carbon
Africa’s leaders need to be vocal on climate urgency – Ban Ki-moon
NEWS: Climate vulnerable nations need to take leadership role or face severe impacts says UN chief
John Ashton: China needs to repair torn fabric of nature and society
COMMENT: Former chief UK climate diplomat says China must look to the earth to rediscover its dreams for the future
Lessons from Rhode Island: How to pass climate laws in the USA
COMMENT: East Coast state’s new climate change law shows legislators must deal with mitigation and adaptation together
Rhode Island signs off new climate change law
NEWS: East Coast state targets 80% greenhouse gas emissions cut below 1990 levels by 2050
Abbott blow as Senate ally Palmer blocks Climate Change Authority axe
NEWS: Clive Palmer announces support for climate action after Al Gore meeting, but still backs Australian carbon tax repeal
Sustainable development goals face $2.5 trillion funding shortfall
NEWS: UN report says climate, poverty and health targets will require huge cash injection from private sector to succeed
World Bank: Climate policies could generate $2.6 trillion a year
NEWS: Smart policies in US, EU, China, India, Brazil and Mexico would add trillions to global wealth
US cap on coal sector emissions “carbon crumbs” – Hansen
NEWS: US power sector is already halfway to the EPA’s 2030 carbon cap
Smart meters are poor value, find 10 EU countries
NEWS: Nearly half EU countries will miss 2020 target to install digital electricity meters
China completes rollout of pilot carbon markets
NEWS: China to decide on national carbon market, after completing regional pilots
Seven EU countries demand binding energy efficiency target
NEWS: Most EU countries still on the fence or oppose binding efficiency target in 2030