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India’s Modi snubs Ban Ki-moon climate summit
NEWS: Low odds of new prime minister attending key meeting, with claims it clashes with travel schedule
India demands rich countries “walk the talk” on climate
NEWS: Latest meeting of leading emerging economies ends with leadership challenge to developed world
Low-cost climate adaptation can help African farmers – UN
NEWS: The UN’s environment body has set out practical ways African nations can protect their people against climate change effects
US and Taiwan sign deal to cut urban air pollution
NEWS: Countries join with alliance representing eight countries to tackle menace of fumes from burning fossil fuels
EPA roadshow highlights polarised US climate debate
NEWS: Series of public hearings into new carbon cuts reveals deep concerns many US citizens have on climate policy
Whither India: Modi faces climate choice as 2015 deal nears
ANALYSIS: Reports Delhi government is slashing green safeguards raise concerns it is not bothered about cutting emissions
Keystone climate impact ‘four times’ greater than US govt estimate
NEWS: Scientists say controversial pipeline would have discernible impact on global markets, lowering prices and boosting demand
BASIC group urges rich countries to act on climate change
NEWS: Brazil, South Africa, China and India say developed nations must meet their commitments
Obama flags wildfire threat as coal states fight climate action
NEWS: Coal states are fighting pollution curbs as Obama highlights costs of wildfire worsened by climate change
World’s top emerging economies talk climate in Delhi
NEWS: BASIC group of China, India, South Africa and Brazil gather to discuss negotiating position for UN’s 2015 climate deal
Limit global population to stabilise climate, says India minister
NEWS: Science minister Jitendra Singh says public awareness on climate and global birth rate need to be addressed
World Bank pledges $5bn to power Africa
NEWS: Hydropower is a key plank of US$5 billion World Bank investment in electricity for Africa
Alaska fisheries hit by rising acidifiction levels
NEWS: US government researchers say state’s economy is threatened by rise in ocean carbon dioxide levels
Nigeria energy minister backs solar for rural communities
NEWS: Ositadinma Nebo says country will invest in coal and gas power for national grid to combat urban blackouts
Beijing to ban coal use by 2020 – Xinhua
NEWS: Government announces Chinese capital to quit coal in attempt to reduce toxic air pollution
France approves green energy law
NEWS: Hosts of 2015 climate summit adopt targets to cut fossil fuel use and boost the renewables sector
Obama promotes Africa energy links at White House summit
NEWS: US president Barack Obama champions electricity for Africa and insists business leaders accept climate change
Robert Rubin: Costs of ignoring climate change are catastrophic
NEWS: Failure to factor immediate action on climate change into American policies will lead to havoc, warns former US Trade Secretary
Pacific Islanders call for tougher UN ocean laws
NEWS: Declaration from 16 states to be presented to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during September climate summit
US officials push India to target tighter carbon cuts
NEWS: High level Delhi negotiations end with agreement to boost clean tech cooperation and efficiency standards