Climate politics
Singh: India not planning further emission cuts
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says world’s third largest emitter has done its bit, calling on richer nations to show more ambition
EU chief Barroso eyes 40% emissions reductions target
European Commission President says climate ambition must be increased by end of decade
Al Gore: UK leaders ‘seriously misinformed’ about climate change
Former US Vice President tells Channel 4 news he is concerned David Cameron has lost his will to address climate change
Republicans increase Keystone pressure on Obama
Influential Congressional committee led by climate sceptic Fred Upton to launch series of hearings focusing on benefits of fossil fuels in USA
Kyoto Protocol’s CDM passes 6000 project mark
But continued uncertainty in global carbon markets keeps Clean Development Mechanism credit prices low
NGOs question Scotland’s climate change plans
Group says there is too little detail on how laudable emissions reduction and clean energy targets will be met and how policies will be paid for
John Kerry appointment welcomed by climate groups
Reaction from green groups to John Kerry’s official appointment as the USA’s leading diplomat
Russia emissions expected to peak by 2030
Report from Ministry of Economic Development suggests carbon intensity of Russian economy will only drop in 2020s
Scotland the brave reveals new climate targets
Ambitious new climate change policy measures announced including plans to cut emissions from electricity production by 80%
What can UN climate talks learn from mercury agreement?
Minamata Convention on mercury signed last week shows that multilateral environment deals can be done – but does this apply to talks on climate change?
Argentina’s climate change laws
What is Buenos Aires doing to cut national carbon emissions and promote renewable energy?
Russia threatens ‘radical measures’ in response to Kyoto Protocol extension
Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Oleg Shamanov tells RTCC Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine have plans to contest decisions made at UN talks in Doha
Nicholas Stern: I underestimated risks of climate change
Author of the 2006 Stern Review into economics of climate change says he should have been more blunt about potential impacts
William Hague appoints Rear Admiral as UK climate envoy
UK Foreign Secretary welcomes Rear Admiral Neil Morisetti as ‘interim’ special representative
Russia exploring plans for domestic carbon market
Ministry of Economic Development to draw up plans for a national carbon market by March
John Kerry promises to be “passionate advocate” on climate change
Incoming Secretary of State says global warming is a ‘life threatening issue’ and promises to make judgements based on facts and not ideology
Davos 2013: Four simple environmental ideas to consider
Writing for RTCC, the SEI’s Johan Kuylenstierna outlines how world leaders can address climate change at this year’s Davos meeting
Clinton climate advisor asks Obama to back cap and trade
IETA chief Dirk Forrister calls on President to revisit cap and trade legislation
10 ways Barack Obama can address climate change
The President placed the climate on the agenda in his inaugural address on Monday – but how can he achieve his goals?
Oxfam call for climate finance to benefit from EU Robin Hood tax
Oxfam is leading calls for funds from a newly agreed EU financial transactions tax to be directed towards climate initiatives.