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EU climate leadership in doubt as talks on 2030 targets stall
Climate diplomacy experts say 40% emission cut target will “not be taken seriously” by rest of world
UK defeats EU proposals for tighter fracking legislation
Wednesday’s top 5: UK has wins battle against fracking rules, Pine Island Glacier in ‘irreversible’ retreat, Danish pension funds invest in climate change projects
EU Parliament gives strong backing to carbon capture
MEPs back plans to boost funding for technology that could radically cut carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels
UK offers fracking ‘incentives’ to local communities
Monday’s top 5: UK accused of “bribing councils” with fracking money, China’s wetlands shrink by 9%, and China prepares for a nationwide carbon trading scheme
EU Commission split over 2030 climate targets
Commissioners for Industry and Economy stand accused of blocking ambitious goals as row deepens in Brussels
Is China really committed to addressing climate change?
Four leading climate and energy experts working for the Chinese government explain how the country can cut its carbon footprint
Scrapping US oil export ban could risk global climate targets
Lifting restrictions on crude oil exports is a ‘new form of climate denial’, say environmental campaigners
India to open new Environmental Protection Agency
Autonomous body will have power to block new coal or hydro power plants deemed polluting or unsustainable
Global carbon market to rise 15% in value in 2014
Cost of EU carbon allowances will rise by 50% on 2013 levels as global health of scheme improves, says a Bloomberg report
China plans to double wind capacity by 2020
Wednesday’s top five: China plans for 200GW of wind by 2020, US climate activists accused of terrorism, Geoengineering could cause weather chaos
EU heavyweights urge 40% greenhouse gas emissions cut by 2030
Germany, France, UK and Italy call for “clear and ambitious” targets, citing EU influence at UN climate talks
London climate resilience tested as flood barrier rises 11th time in 11 days
Thames Barrier shuts for 11th time in 11 days as rains and high tides combine to threaten capital
China places faith in ‘green technology’ to cut air pollution
Tuesday’s top 5: Green technology will reduce pollution in China, Australian companies will avoid punishment under Direct Action Plan, and Fukushima disaster leads to Renewable Energy Village
Green jobs at risk without 2030 climate package: Hedegaard
EU climate chief says ambitious low carbon policies essential for region to retain competitiveness
US deep freeze sparks fierce climate change exchanges
Donald Trump and Republicans use sub-zero winter temperatures across the US to mock global warming
Carbon markets shrank 38% in 2013
Decreased carbon trading in 2013 reflects continuing trend of problems, even as Chinese markets open for business
China solar capacity boosted by 1GW plant in Xinjiang
Trina Solar unveil plans for a huge solar PV installation with the same capacity as a Nuclear power plant
China launches fifth carbon trading zone
Plans for seven pilot schemes by 2014 on course, as government ramps up efforts to cut pollution
China’s largest carbon market opens in Guangdong
Thursday’s top 5: Guangdong carbon market starts trading, abolition of Australian carbon price will cost $7.4bn, and Greenpeace protesters to be released from prison
UK’s Cameron urges EU to cut fracking ‘red tape’
Letter to EC chief Barroso calls for minimal shale gas regulations and says climate targets should be simplified