Climate politics
Global climate laws now cover nearly 90% of carbon pollution
New study reveals 66 countries now have legislation governing climate mitigation and adaptation plans
South Africa delays carbon tax amid industry pressure
South Africa’s delay to carbon tax a reminder of lobbying power of major emitters
Cameron tells UK Parliament climate change a “serious threat”
Prime minister says he is committed to action as Labour opposition warn floods are ‘wake-up call’
Schwarzenegger: Conservatives can terminate climate change
Conservatives are on the side of the environment and always have been, claim right wing politicians
Prescott says UK government is “confused” about climate change
Former deputy prime minister says David Cameron needs to decide whether he wants to lead the “greenest government ever”
EPA chief says new US carbon standards will be ‘tough but flexible’
Gina McCarthy says Administration is committed to more pollution cuts despite recent Supreme Court challenge
Opposition MPs criticise Harper for ignoring climate in Canada budget
‘Climate change’ does not appear once in latest federal budget, leading to further criticism of Harper government
Mike Bloomberg is ideal man to “serve humanity”, says Ban Ki-moon
UN Secretary General hails the experience and leadership of newly appointed Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change
Asian countries use ‘equality’ as a pretext to pollute says Nasheed
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed calls on Asian heads of state to treat climate challenge seriously
Obama says climate must influence ‘all’ government policies
US President says fate of Keystone pipeline is still uncertain, as Republicans start new campaign against carbon cutting
Climate change is a ‘national security’ issue say military experts
UK and other developed countries cannot afford to “pull up drawbridge” says retired Royal Navy Rear Admiral and German army analyst
US billionaire Tom Steyer to spend $100m on climate change campaign
American philanthropist to use personal wealth in ad campaign against climate sceptics in midterm elections
UK floods open ‘window’ for climate change politics
As flooding and storms continue to plague the UK, politicians must put climate change onto the long term agenda, say experts
Obama offers $100m to drought-hit Californian farmers
US president pledges over $100 million to help farmers who are suffering in historic Californian drought
US and China to speed up climate change co-operation
Carbon superpowers say they will step up efforts to improve emissions standards in cars, buildings and power plants
John Kerry warns climate change poses threat greater than ‘WMDs’
Secretary of State tells audience in Indonesia unlimited carbon emissions could create a ‘fearsome’ weapon
UK floods: 10 ‘must read’ articles on climate, science and resilience
Politicians, economists, scientists and comedians have their say on worst floods to hit the UK for 50 years
Obama announces $1 billion climate resilience fund
President Barack Obama proposes extra support for US communities hit by extreme weather events
President Xi tells John Kerry China “will do more” on climate
US secretary of state and Chinese president Xi Jinping agree to advance cooperative efforts to push climate change on the global agenda
UK floods prove case for UN climate deal, says Ed Davey
Ed Davey says extreme weather events have “shifted the debate” on climate change in the US, with UK floods having similar effect