Climate politics
US Generals warn of climate change dangers
Partnership for Secure America warns if mass migrations as effects of global warming strain water and food security
Ethiopia suggests ‘means testing’ international climate efforts
Addis Ababa plan includes a five year review to decide if once poor countries should shoulder more of the burden of climate change action
Ecuador finalising OPEC oil tax plans
OPEC asked to consider a tax on oil exports that will be used to finance Green Climate Fund
Tea Party prepares for last stand against climate action
Activists group together as EPA looks to close next round of regulations on coal power stations
Putin’s new climate taskforce debates Russian policy options
Interministerial working group on climate change holds first meeting in sign Kremlin may be planning new push on climate change
Pablo Solon: we need a new strategy at UN climate change talks
Former Bolivian Ambassador to United Nations calls for a discussion on how campaigners can be more effective at global negotiations
UN climate talks host Poland to accelerate shale gas push
Environment ministry cuts red tape but says shale gas is essential for affordable EU climate policy
Climate and Clean Air Coalition can cut warming by 0.5°C
UNEP led coalition of government celebrates first anniversary with reminder that its work must be done in tandem with ambitious reductions in CO2
Australia’s coal industry ‘making billions’ from carbon tax
Coal fired power stations appear to be making huge profits from Australia’s new carbon tax, while passing costs to consumers
VIDEO: What next for EU emissions trading?
Emissions trading roundup & interviews with MEPs from EU Policy Broadcaster viEUws
China announces carbon tax
Plans for CO2 emissions to be added to existing environmental tax structure announced
UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar
Nigeria could save US$1.4 billion a year and avoid using 17.3 million barrels of crude oil if it used modern off-grid lighting solutions
Climate adaptation lessons from Philippines’ typhoon pain
Leonard Doyle from the International Organization for Migration explains how countries can prepare for future extreme weather events
Ban Ki Moon: green growth insurance against uncertain future
UN chief says national leaders have urgent responsibility to ‘craft policies’ that will protect future generations
EU carbon market survives crucial Parliament vote
Vote in favour of reform at Environment Committee safeguards cornerstone of EU climate change policy but further challenges remain
India’s climate change laws
What is Dr Manmohan Singh’s government doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
David Cameron: green growth is the future
British Prime Minister tells Mumbai audience major economies must back low carbon agenda
China and Russia block UN Security Council climate change action
Two permanent members of main UN body block efforts to raise security implications of climate change
Climate justice set to dominate UNFCCC talks in 2013
Edward Cameron from the World Resources Institute argues leadership is needed to move UN negotiations on this year
Economics should dictate climate policy – Bush staffer
Former White House economist says price on carbon only solution to climate issue