Climate politics
Danish parties back 40% carbon reduction target
New climate bill will also see creation of independent Climate Council, modelled on UK’s Committee on Climate Change
US outlines plans for ‘durable and ambitious’ UN climate deal
Early submission to UN reveals White House support for flexible deal involving developed and developing nations
David Cameron: UK must become more resilient to extreme weather
Politicians grapple with long-term solutions to flooding, as PM says there is more extreme weather to come
UK floods: a warning to those who ignore threat of climate change
Comment: Natural disasters are set to become more common in a warming world, and politicians should take note says the IIED’s Saleemul Huq
David Cameron: climate change a ‘serious threat’
UK Prime Minister backs efforts to cut global carbon emissions, linking flooding to rising greenhouse gas levels
US plans for tougher carbon pollution cuts gather pace
Reports from Washington DC suggest Obama Administration has held series of meeting to discuss possible climate strategies
California’s rate of CO2 cuts ‘need to be doubled’ after 2020
Regulators of California’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions say tougher targets, expansion, needed after 2020
Rich – poor divide ‘main question’ at UN climate talks says Korolec
Current head of international negotiations says developing nations will need to deliver emission reduction plans by 2015
UK governments accused of ‘dismantling’ climate adaptation strategy
Former Environment Secretary Lord Deben says national flood programmes have been neglected in past two decades
Obama and Hollande call for ‘ambitious’ 2015 climate agreement
Presidents of France and USA issue statement ahead of summit to discuss economy, security and global warming
Ban Ki-moon summit ‘must succeed’ says top UK climate envoy
Sir David King says clear carbon cutting pledges are essential at UN meeting, warning leaders must commit to attend
EU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal
European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
EU jobs at risk without tough climate targets – report
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
UN climate chief Figueres hails potential of Ban Ki-moon envoy Bloomberg
World leaders can expect a call from from the former New York Mayor unless they take urgent action on climate change
EU Parliament backs tougher renewable energy target
Full sitting of EU Parliament backs 30% renewables target, compared with 27% proposed by EC
IMF chief Lagarde warns of “merciless” climate change
Speaking in London, Christine Lagarde says UN emissions deal and fossil fuel subsidies cut are now global priorities
Forests could burn unless govts ramp up funding: report
Efforts at protecting rainforests could wither on the vine unless governments ramp up funding
Latest climate science reports “chilling” warns John Kerry
US Secretary of State tells security experts climate challenge requires “collective leadership”
Nuclear key to UN climate deal say France and UK
Joint statement says atomic power will play “critical role” in cost-effective low carbon transition
Ban Ki-moon selects Bloomberg as cities and climate change envoy
Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg latest high-profile appointment as UN pushes for ambitious global deal