Climate politics
UPDATED: Solar industry lobby to march on UK parliament as legal action looms
Group plans to march on UK Parliament five days before COP17 to protest against cuts in solar feed-in-tariffs.
Kofi Annan slams world leaders for inaction on climate change
Former UN chief calls for action on climate change in Durban to avoid mass migration and food shortages
IEA report questions wisdom of nuclear shutdowns
Watchdog predicts less energy security and more CO2 emissions in a diminished nuclear scenario
Feeding the world by 2050 will mean limiting demand
Demand must be tackled as well as supply to feed the growing population living in a resource strapped world in 2050, the Soil Association’s Policy Director told the Environmental Audit Committee.
Analysis: The private sector and climate change
In the first of three articles for RTCC, Kentaro Ide explores the role the private sector can play in combating climate change.
$35 billion per year needed to provide clean energy in Africa
Africa needs $35 billion investment per year in order to provide clean energy across the continent, according to a report by UK charity Christian Aid.
US-China solar panel spat threatens climate change negotiations
Beijing says probe into cheap Chinese imports could damage energy and environmental cooperation
IEA: Time running out to cap warming at two degrees
Major policy changes needed by 2017 to avoid temperature increases of six degrees
Eastern European countries urge caution on EU climate change ambitions
Group appeals for progress to be discussed on an “individual level” just days after EU signals 30% carbon emission cuts back on the table
RTCC Q&A: Clean Development Mechanism
RTCC takes a closer look at the Clean Development Mechanism. Has this key UN policy been a success or does it simply help developed countries offset emissions?
India’s fight against climate change starts at home
The headlines will be made at COP17, but Susannah Fisher from the LSE’s Grantham Research Institute argues that if you dig below the surface, a real move to a low carbon economy is already underway in India.
Hague: Economic crisis provides opportunity to confront climate change
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the current world downturn cannot be an excuse for politicians ignoring the dangers of climate change.
Chinese aviation industry to sue EU over carbon emission permits
China Air Transport Association and airlines prepare lawsuit as country’s aviation watchdog appeals for EU to back down.
South Africa gives first glimpse of its COP17 ambitions
World’s most coal dependant economy looks for commitment as it prepares to chair UNFCCC talks
RTCC Q&A: Kyoto Protocol
RTCC provides the answers to all the questions you may have about the Kyoto Protocol – the most famous piece of climate legislation in the world.
Shipping braced to take a hit in Durban
Shipping has been targeted as a source of finance for the Green Climate Fund, but could a deal at Durban mean the industry ends up paying a disproportionate amount?
G20 commits to Green Climate Fund but no mention of Kyoto
G20 leaders call for “balanced outcome in Durban” and set sights on eradicating fossil fuel subsidies but makes no statement on Kyoto Protocol
Emission intensity rise points to “dirty” global recovery
New analysis from Pricewaterhouse Coopers shows that carbon emissions grew faster than many countries economies last year, pointing towards a “dirty” global recovery.
Former Blair advisor: Lack of US climate change leadership ‘disappointing’
Lord Anthony Giddens laments inaction from Washington and calls for bilateral talks between China and USA.
EU will not take 30 per cent emissions cuts off the table in Durban
Bloc still committed to extension of 2020 targets if other countries make similar pledges