Increased ambition from Europe hinges on global agreement in 2015 say insiders
More than 90% of British cities have a mitigation plan, compared to 42% in France and Belgium
China and Mexico latest to bring trading schemes online as countries eye greenhouse gas reductions
Wednesday’s top five: fossil fuels banned, EU car emissions limited, Solomon Islands face economic crisis, Kiribati resident refused climate refugee status
Venezuela accuses EU of “damaging” process as contentious talks on emission reductions go public
EU has confirms budget for next seven years, directing €180bn towards climate finance, with €15bn to go towards developing countries
Australia and Japan’s decision to downgrade climate targets leaves EU shouldering heavy expectations
A coalition of African groups has asked governments across the continent to withdraw from talks as developed countries fail to mobilise finance
Decision likely to dampen concerns from developing countries but critics say 20% reduction target should be raised
Morning summary: EU climate chief calls for action on cutting emissions; China’s corn harvest set to decline after flooding and drought; and Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund could divest from coal
Connie Hedegaard admits shale gas will be considered in 2030 climate package, but says it’s no ‘silver bullet’
New report from 13 European ministers urges EU to take quick action to spur private investment and reform ETS
Malaysian palm oil lobbyists accuses EU of making “politically motivated” attacks on industry, during attempts to strength SE Asian relations
European Commission statement this morning confirmed it plans to revise the EU ETS to ensure all flights in “European regional airspace” participate
European Environment Agency warn 90% of EU city residents are exposed to high levels of soot and dust from transport and power generation
As EU Environment Ministers meet in Luxembourg, critics believe a huge opportunity has been missed to do much more to tackle climate change
EU on course to hit 2020 carbon targets, but some individual states in danger of falling behind in renewables and efficiency sectors
Historic leaders at UN climate talks face tough questions after high-profile crash at ICAO summit in Montreal
Germany accused of “sharp practice” as country blocks another EU attempt to enforce tighter emission standards for cars
Morning summary: New research accuses Bangladeshi authorities of corruption; ICAO rejects EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme; UK nuclear power plant deal is in the offing