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Pakistan and India ‘unprepared’ for heatwaves
COMMENT: There are clear links between government communication and fewer deaths from heat stroke. Ministers must do better.
Brazil reveals renewable energy goal on US visit
NEWS: Emerging economy will aim for 28-33% renewable energy by 2030, President Rousseff said in joint statement with Obama
When will China’s greenhouse gas emissions level out?
ANALYSIS: Rate of economic growth and success in slashing carbon intensity will determine if and when China meets 2030 target
China releases climate plan, targets emissions peak pre 2030
NEWS: Boost for UN deal hopes as world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter confirms it will aim to curb emissions in next 15 years
Alaska glaciers melting faster as planet overheats
NEWS: Climate change rather than natural causes is the main driver of state’s glacier loss, which is set to speed up, US scientists say
EU-China summit ends with climate pledge imminent
NEWS: Global heavyweights sign climate change agreement in step-change in sino-European relations
China climate change plan due “very shortly” says envoy
NEWS: Beijing’s commitment to a UN deal is seen as critical to its success, with five months left before countries convene in Paris
Pope or Kochs: Tell us Republicans, who do you back?
BLOG: Political ad hits out at climate sceptic Republican hopefuls in 2016, as oil funders ready $900m election arsenal
India, China, Brazil & South Africa issue UN climate deal checklist
NEWS: Influential bloc of emerging economies sets out priorities for Paris pact with finance and differentiation topping agenda
Euroland: psyched and ready for climate charm offensive
ANALYSIS: The EU has its climate negotiating priorities set out on six foot banners, but will it get its way in Paris?
Hopes for zero deforestation in Brazil climate plan
NEWS: Amazon protection on the agenda when president Dilma Rousseff meets Barack Obama in Washington next week
Alaska wildfires spiral in warming climate – study
NEWS: America’s northern frontier is seeing a surge of large wildfires, releasing more carbon dioxide from tundra and forests
EU unveils Morocco summit to gauge climate pledges
NEWS: Appraisal of power of UN country submissions to curb global warming set for October, but organiser unsure who will show
China, EU to talk long term emissions goal – Canete
NEWS: Power brokers to home in on climate at 29 June meet, while China may unveil critical carbon-cutting pledge, sources say
Sahel gets surprise rainfall boon from climate change
NEWS: Drought-prone region of Africa is experiencing a wetter period largely due to greenhouse gas emissions
Indian heatwave deaths blamed on global warming
NEWS: Fierce temperatures in India doubled the heat-related deaths normally recorded in May − and the government insists natural causes are not to blame
US biodiesel fraudster faces 10+ years in jail
NEWS: EPA warns of severe penalties for undermining green transport policy, after 50-year-old runaway pleads guilty to charges
Ditching China’s coal addiction will take decades, warns expert
NEWS: Despite renewables growth, top energy expert Yufeng Yang predicts slow reduction in China’s emissions 2030-2050
Peru climate pledge hinges on forests wager
NEWS: Amazon country pins two-thirds of draft carbon-cutting target on halting deforestation, but critics question government’s resolve
Venezuela: The climate paradox of the petro-state
ANALYSIS: Dependent on petrol exports, the South American country is fraught with contradictions as it resists overhaul of fossil fuels