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World’s largest thermal solar plant opens in California
US government touts potential of solar as pricey new plant opens in California, but will have to compete with wind and gas
83% of Americans believe US should act on climate change
The majority of Americans want Congress and business to act on climate change, even if it comes with economic costs
California’s rate of CO2 cuts ‘need to be doubled’ after 2020
Regulators of California’s efforts to cut CO2 emissions say tougher targets, expansion, needed after 2020
Obama faces new Congress challenge on coal curbs
House of Representatives to question feasibility of clean coal as Republicans ramp up pressure ahead of midterms
Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets
Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
Beijing firework sales slump 38% as air pollution concerns grow
The Chinese saw in the New Year with slightly less of a bang this year, as air pollution woes turn citizens from traditional firework displays
EU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal
European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
EU jobs at risk without tough climate targets – report
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
EU Parliament backs tougher renewable energy target
Full sitting of EU Parliament backs 30% renewables target, compared with 27% proposed by EC
Keystone foes to fight on after government downplays climate risk
Fight against Keystone XL to intensify after government report says US-Canada pipeline won’t increase emissions
China unhappy with ‘carbon budget’ reference in IPCC review
Chinese government objected to scientists including carbon budget in IPCC Summary for Policymakers, documents reveal
China, India and Brazil could ‘derail’ UN climate deal says UK envoy
Leading climate diplomat Sir David King says some developing countries are too vague about whether they will sign UN treaty
EU energy chief labels new climate targets “stupid”
EU energy commissioner Günther Oettinger condemns the EU’s 2030 package, which he presented last week
China PM calls for national roll-out of electric vehicles
Li Keqiang says more needs to be done to raise use of electric cars, but infrastructure remains lacking
Canada tar sands set to benefit from EU 2030 climate plan
EU proposal to drop curbs on imported fuels could boost CO2 emissions from transport by 32 megatonnes
EU proposes 40% carbon pollution cut by 2030
EU’s climate and energy package proposes new targets for emissions and renewables, but bruising member state talks beckons
As it happened: EU 2030 climate and energy package
Latest headlines and analysis from London and Brussels as EU prepares to presents its energy and climate strategy up to 2030
Renewables and efficiency make EU competitive – report
Wednesday’s top five: Clean energy boosts EU economy says report, Beijing bans heavy polluters, Australia’s water supplies at risk say scientists
Chinese air pollution blankets US west coast
Emissions outsourced to China are floating back over the Pacific to haunt the western states of America
EU bickering continues over 2030 climate targets
Pressure builds on EU President Barroso as Commissioners battle over region’s low carbon trajectory