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NASA prepares to launch carbon tracking satellite
NEWS: Space agency will monitor rising levels of CO2, the most prolific greenhouse gas blamed for global warming
Israel ‘best place’ on planet for clean-tech entrepreneurs
NEWS: Despite recent falls in low carbon investment, potential for green businesses to flourish is growing across the world
North Carolina air pollution cuts ‘saved lives’
NEWS: Improving air quality linked with fewer deaths from lung disease and pneumonia say scientists
Satellite data could drive low-carbon shipping sector
NEWS: Shipping industry is ducking its share of carbon emissions cuts, study says
Air conditioning units are cooking cities – report
NEWS: Heat from air conditioning systems now raises some urban temperatures by more than 1C, say Arizona scientists
Ghana’s bamboo bikes: Cycling towards sustainability
NEWS: Light, fast, strong and built from natural materials, bamboo bikes are an example of a greener and healthier future
China to scrap six million cars in toxic smog drive
NEWS: Authorities vow to take radical action as pollution levels choke major cities across country
Banning HFCs from 2020 could make big climate impact – study
NEWS: Early phase-out of super climate gases could stop release of 146 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent by 2050
Renewable energy jobs hit 6.5 million in 2013 – report
NEWS: Renewable energy employment figures surge, as UN climate chief stresses business opportunities of low carbon transition
UN set to target HFCs at Abu Dhabi climate meeting
NEWS: Countries will debate reduction in use of potent greenhouse gases under UN’s ozone treaty
US rollout of electric charging stations slowing down
NEWS: Falling numbers of electric charging stations could exacerbate ‘range anxiety’ of electric vehicle drivers
Google and Apple announce new low carbon investments
NEWS: US technology giants reveal backing for renewable energy and efficiency measures
US military told to boost renewables in energy policy overhaul
NEWS: First energy policy update in 20 years orders Department of Defense to recognise energy as a ‘mission essential resource’
Climate challenge needs radical policies and technologies
ANALYSIS: Latest IPCC report highlights level of ambition required to slash carbon emissions 50% by 2050
Solar plane set for fuel-free round the world trip
NEWS: The solar plane that will fly across the world powered by sunlight has been unveiled by creators in Switzerland
EU ‘bullied’ into diluting aviation emissions trading scheme
NEWS: Observers say fierce lobbying from non-EU countries and industry forced Parliament to back weakened deal
Arctic shipping lanes open for four months by 2050 – IPCC
NEWS: Shorter shipping route could cut emissions and the costs of trade, but with increased environmental risks
White House and Google launch climate ‘open data’ initiative
US government has partnered with Google to help Americans understand how they could be affected by climate change
MEPs block moves to exempt long-haul flights from trading scheme
Tight vote in the Environment Committee on aviation emissions saw EU stand up to international bullies, say MEPs
India pollution linked to Himalaya glacier melt
Kolkata’s choking streets are affecting the health of residents and the region’s long term prosperity