Climate politics
Comment: the World Bank’s coal ban is just a start
Writing for RTCC, WWF’s Global Climate & Energy Initiative Samantha Smith says financial institutions need to cut their backing for coal, oil and gas
Fossil fuels tax to fund climate efforts proposed at UN talks
Climate mitigation and adaptation funds worth US$ 600 billion could be raised by targeting monies paid to the coal, oil and gas sectors
“Get off the fence” on coal ash, scientist tells US EPA
Leading US scientist says coal ash, toxic substances and power plan emissions should be priority for the next leader of the US Environmental Protection Agency
Pacific Island summit ends with call for climate compensation
Pacific Island states agree to redouble efforts to secure agreement for a loss and damage scheme at UN climate talks
Why did David Cameron promise to lead the ‘greenest government ever’?
The Prime Minister promised to put green issues at the top of his agenda, but the delivery has been disappointing
Chris Huhne: Treasury undermining key UK energy efficiency scheme
Former climate and energy chief says flagship efficiency programme will not be a success until it receives more support from the top of government
John Ashton Q&A: ‘The USA is still a climate follower, not a leader’
Former UK climate envoy answers RTCC readers’ questions on Obama, China, David Cameron, loss and damage and World Bank funding for coal plants
US and China outline ‘five actions’ to combat climate change
John Kerry says climate will dominate this week’s US-China talks, as cooperation on carbon capture and energy efficiency announced
Ed Balls accuses UK government of ‘undermining’ green growth
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls positions Labour the party of low carbon development, promising more support for renewables and a decarbonisation target
Comment: it’s time for the fourth era of climate change
Dr Saleemul Huq from the IIED argues global solidarity and new technologies can be an effective antidote to the blame culture of international climate politics
Congress tells NASA to prioritise Mars exploration over climate change
US lawmakers back plans for deep space exploration but slash investment in agency’s climate research programmes
John Ashton: UK Treasury ‘cult’ blocking climate ambition
Respected climate diplomat calls on British Government to ditch neo-classical economic thinking and lead development of green economy
Pacific Islands meet in Fiji to discuss 2015 adaptation strategy
Leaders convene in Fiji for four day summit as rising tides and storms start to take toll on world’s most climate vulnerable countries
UN carbon market scheme passes 7000 project mark
Clean Development Mechanism boosted by latest figures, but doubts remain over market’s ability to survive slump in price for carbon
What does a Republican-friendly carbon tax look like?
Obama’s climate plans avoid confrontation with Republicans but giving them what they want good be the key to an effective carbon tax
Analysis: France’s climate ambition starts to unravel
President Francois Hollande calls for climate ambition but sacks ministers who try and cut emisisons – so what is going on in Paris?
China’s carbon emissions ‘could peak’ in 2025
Experts from government affiliated Energy Resources Institute say 2 degrees warming target is still realistic if China curbs pollution
European Parliament passes carbon market reforms
So-called backloading proposals to fix flagging carbon market passed after months of debate
Climate change Q&A: ask John Ashton
Send your questions to the UK’s former climate change envoy – he’ll answer them on RTCC next week
Japan’s climate finance plan welcomed by vulnerable nations
Bi-lateral scheme to swap carbon credits for low carbon support growing in popularity after delays with Green Climate Fund and technology transfer talks