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Nine steps to unlock climate finance flows
Joseph Curtin from the the Institute of International and European Affairs explores ways a key obstacle at UN talks can be overcome
Polish government accused of gagging anti-fracking groups
Poland’s government stands accused of considering new legislation to limit the influence of campaign groups opposed to its plans to frack for shale gas
China to start work on national carbon market in 2015
Officials say local pilot schemes will be the focus of all efforts until 2015 and only then will work on a nation-wide programme begin in earnest
Africa renewable energy potential ‘can drive growth’
World Future Council report suggests supporting clean energy efforts in Africa would give continent huge economic boost
Kerry ramps up US climate diplomacy efforts
US Secretary of State John Kerry continues efforts to develop climate consensus after China, Australia & EU meetings
Climate debate cut from England & Wales curriculum for children up to 14
New draft guidelines for England & Wales curriculum criticised by scientists for ‘abdicating duty to future generations’
EU emission limits could save car owners’ money
Research from Cambridge Econometrics says new EU regulations on light-duty vehicles will create jobs, save car owners money and lower Co2 emissions
Climate heavyweights fire fresh salvos in global CO2 debate
China, USA and influential group of developing nations spell out condition for the UN’s 2015 universal climate agreement in papers lodged this week
India targets “drought proof” status to sidestep climate threat
RTCC’s morning round-up of the top climate change and green economy stories from around the world
EU eyes 40% emission reduction target by 2030
Draft document boosts climate change goals and gives carbon capture technology a larger role in the bloc’s energy future
China’s climate change laws
What the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter is doing to tackle climate change
Coal power emissions “kill 100,000” in India
RTCC’s morning round-up of the top climate change and green economy stories from around the world
Burning coal costs the EU €43 billion a year
Coal power plants in Europe should be banned by 2040 as their emissions cause high levels of sickness, health campaigners warn
Poland loses EU carbon market legal challenge
Country had claimed the allocation of emission allowances unfairly penalised its coal-heavy economy
Bangladesh, India & China at ‘high risk’ from natural disasters
Leading emerging markets lack resilience to cope with natural disasters and extreme weather events according to risk analysts Maplecroft
China to impose emissions cap on big city polluters
Installations from six industries spread across 47 cities will ultimately be closed down if they fail to meet new regulations
Broken EU carbon market has limited climate impact – report
Report finds EU carbon trading has reduced emissions of those taking part by 2-4%, but planned reforms must go ahead to ensure future reductions
10 Downing St wins green building award
Britain’s Prime Minister’s praised for energy efficiency improvements by BREEAM ratings system
EU climate chief calls on US to block Keystone pipeline
Rejecting tar sands project would represent a strong signal from Obama Administration of it’s climate change resolve
India must look to the past for sustainable innovation
Planners must build on India’s traditional practices, says Prodipto Ghosh, a member of Manmohan Singh’s Council on Climate Change