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India urges action on technology transfer in Durban
Environment Minister says issue was “rushed” in Cancun and requires united front from G77 + China during climate change talks in Durban.
US NGOs tell Obama to ‘stop playing politics’ and fix a deal in Durban
A coalition of NGOs and charities has called on US policymakers to stop playing politics and take responsibility for their contribution to climate change ahead of COP17 in South Africa.
Analysis: EU puts Eurozone crisis aside and backs Kyoto
Proposed 30% target set to overcome internal opposition and clears way for focus on global green funding gap in Durban.
EU Parliament calls for “unequivocal” support for Kyoto
A resolution passed by the European Parliament today (16 Nov) says the EU should go beyond 20% emissions cuts and offer public support for the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol.
EU moves to increase Co2 reduction targets ahead of Durban
Following doubts that a deal at Durban would not be supported unless all emitting countries contributed, in the latest twist the EU looks ready to vote for deeper emissions cuts.
Photo Gallery: How solar energy gave a village new life
The small village of Tomefa in Ghana has been provided with solar panels through a Japanese Government initiative – and as photographer Stephanie Dei discovered, it has had a profound effect.
EU climate chief casts doubt on Kyoto Mk II
Connie Hedegaard says bloc will only commit to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol if all major emitters are involved in a ‘broader framework’.
$35 billion per year needed to provide clean energy in Africa
Africa needs $35 billion investment per year in order to provide clean energy across the continent, according to a report by UK charity Christian Aid.
Eastern European countries urge caution on EU climate change ambitions
Group appeals for progress to be discussed on an “individual level” just days after EU signals 30% carbon emission cuts back on the table
Climate related disasters cost USA $14 billion
Deaths and health problems from climate related disasters cost the US over $14 billion over the last decade, according to new research.
State Department considers re-routing Keystone pipeline
As the US State Department inspector general gets set to review the handling of the Keystone XL pipeline, opponents say it could threaten already endangered species on the Nebraska Sandhills.
India’s fight against climate change starts at home
The headlines will be made at COP17, but Susannah Fisher from the LSE’s Grantham Research Institute argues that if you dig below the surface, a real move to a low carbon economy is already underway in India.
South Africa gives first glimpse of its COP17 ambitions
World’s most coal dependant economy looks for commitment as it prepares to chair UNFCCC talks
EU will not take 30 per cent emissions cuts off the table in Durban
Bloc still committed to extension of 2020 targets if other countries make similar pledges
China flicks the switch on incandescent bulbs
China aims to cut cut 48 million tonnes of CO2 after announcing plans to phase out all incandescent light bulbs by 2016.