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Poland and France co-operating on 2015 climate deal
Next UN climate talks host already working with 2015 President France. Reassures issues within the EU will not affect its influence on the talks
EU carbon market on brink of “worst case scenario” – report
Research from capaign group Sandbag reveals rush to exploit loophole floods EU ETS with excess credits as surplus approaches 1.7bn
EU calms Kyoto Protocol ratification storm
Lead negotiator assures nations at UN climate talks second commitment period will be ratified by member states in 2013
EU leads new push to ban HFC greenhouse gases
Proposal to tackle HFCs outside of the UN’s climate process finds wide support as nations look for quick cuts to global emissions
Who is to blame for soaring levels of carbon dioxide?
US and EU historic emissions are vast but growth in China and India has tipped balance
EU facing €1 trillion energy investment black hole – report
UK House of Lords committee says the money is available but governments need to clear the path to ensure vital investment can take place during the next decade
EU cars getting greener but transport emissions still rising
New EU cars emitting 9% less CO2 than three years ago as climate legislation targeting passenger vehicles kicks-in
EU uncertainty likely to affect global carbon markets
CDM Executive Board chief Peer Stiansen says it’s vital EU emissions trading scheme is backed by governments
Comment: EU climate policy at a crossroads
Joe Curtin from the IIEA asks if the rejection of EU ETS “backloading” is a minor hiccup or the beginning of the end?
China, EU, USA & India outline global climate deal positions
As governments prepare to meet in Bonn to discuss a proposed 2015 climate treaty, RTCC looks at the opening positions of the USA, EU, China and India
Barroso urged to back EU carbon market reforms
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China ends production of HCFC greenhouse gases
Agreement will see the production of potent gases linked to global warming phased out by 2030
Progress on strict car emission limits offer EU good news
Draft law putting a 95g per km limit on new cars by 2020 approved by committee
India’s PM talks up clean energy, but can he deliver?
Dr Manmohan Singh told ministers at last week’s Clean Energy Ministerial India was committed to low carbon – but evidence on the ground remains thin
Future of EU emissions trading scheme hangs in balance
Second rejection of reforms in June could finish emissions trading scheme off warns EU presidency and Climate Commissioner Hedegaard
EU carbon trading reform could face second ballot in June
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Unilever chief calls for more climate action from governments
Chief Executive Officer Paul Polman says company’s sustainability targets need ambitious action from world leaders
Q&A: John Ashton answers your climate change questions
Former chief climate change diplomat on UK Treasury, Canada, Kyoto, ‘legal nihilism’ at UNFCCC and why it’s time for a new model of economic growth
Can EU climate leadership survive next round of UN talks?
With its emissions trading scheme in tatters, the EU may struggle to demonstrate it’s still a climate leader – but as Joe Curtin argues – it’s vital it plays a role
EU climate chief promises to save emissions trading scheme
Guardian: Connie Hedegaard’s attempts to introduce longer-term reforms will face fierce opposition from a powerful business lobby