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COP17: Why should we bother?
The annual COP climate talks are an easy target for critics, but RTCC’s Ed King argues they still provide the best platform for global agreement on climate change.
Watch the RTCC daily webcast in Durban
Responding to Climate Change will be broadcasting a daily webcast from the heart of the conference centre in Durban throughout COP17. Find out how you can get involved.
COP17 analysis: The importance of protecting and sharing innovation
In his final article on climate change and the private sector analyst Kentaro Ide argues that intellectual property rights and technology transfer must form the centrepiece of any legislation agreed in in Durban at COP17.
Google leaves research legacy as it shuts down renewables project
Web-giant sets tech transfer precedent and publishes research to allow others to continue work.
World’s largest offshore wind farm secures £150m in funding
European Investment Bank throws weight behind UK’s Thanet Offshore project.
India urges action on technology transfer in Durban
Environment Minister says issue was “rushed” in Cancun and requires united front from G77 + China during climate change talks in Durban.
RTCC Q&A: Technology Mechanism
The technology transfer mechanism will be up for discussion in Durban, RTCC looks at the system designed to grease the wheels of innovation in developing countries.
UN warns coolant gases could put carbon progress at risk
CFC replacements could have the same warming effect as releasing nine billion tonnes of CO2 into atmosphere.
Analysis: China’s dilemma in Durban
Ajay Gambhir, Research Fellow at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College, analyses China’s negotiating positions ahead of COP17.
Quotes of the week: ‘It’ll be a tough slog’
As the clock ticks down to the start of COP17 in Durban – we’ve collated the best quotes from a politically charged week of climate change news and debate
Report: Biofuel investment better than electric vehicles for meeting renewable energy transport targets
Study calls for extra funding in domestic UK biofuel production to ensure EU road and rail cuts are achieved.
Respond Daily: Chu in the dock over Solyndra
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu faces hostile questioning over the $535m loan guarantee given to the now bankrupt solar panel maker Solyndra – we’ve Storified an entertaining session.
Shipping industry rails against inclusion in national climate change targets
Global trade needs a global framework through the UN, says International Chamber of Shipping.
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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.
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?
UK high speed rail development gets green light
£34bn project receives cross party support as US and China plans falter
CCS can capture revenues as well as emissions
Exporting CCS technology to heavy coal-using nations could be best route to returns for developed countries rather than abating their own carbon emissions
Mapping carbon could boost REDD investment
New forestry mapping technology from the University of Edinburgh has the potential to track the carbon stored within forests, taking away one of the barriers to private investment in REDD
Aviation could run on sustainable fuels by 2050, says British Airways
Aviation could run on sustainable fuels by 2050, but current designs of planes mean liquid fuel – particularly biofuels – will have a role for at least 50 years, according to British Airways’ Environmental Manager.