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EPA chief hits back at critics of Obama’s clean power plan
NEWS: It is climate change, not curbs on coal power, that will hurt the US economy, argues Gina McCarthy
John Kerry: “Nature is screaming at us” on climate change
NEWS: US secretary of state pledges US$15 million to World Bank scheme to curb methane emissions
US: Time to get creative on a climate change deal
NEWS: Washington calls for initial five-year commitment period, promises to deliver carbon cuts plan by March 2015
US delays power plant carbon curbs as protests grow
NEWS: Administration agrees to extend consultations for 45 days to allow affected industries to analyse proposals
Coca Cola and Red Bull lead US charge to cut HFCs
NEWS: Obama administration says latest voluntary moves to cut potent warming gases are proof it is taking tough climate action
America’s heartland wilts under climate change onslaught
NEWS: Researchers say US southwest is expected to become steadily more arid as planetary temperatures soar
Australian opposition ‘unlikely’ to keep climate off G20 agenda
NEWS: Australia lacks gravitas to cast off climate talk, with US and China likely to put pressure on Tony Abbott
Five things Wikileaks taught us about UN climate talks
NEWS: As Julian Assange prepares to leave his hideaway, we recall the top Wikileaks releases on climate change
US-Australia “meeting of minds” on climate – US official
NEWS: US and Australian government saw convergence on climate during annual meeting, despite polarised domestic policies
US and Taiwan sign deal to cut urban air pollution
NEWS: Countries join with alliance representing eight countries to tackle menace of fumes from burning fossil fuels
EPA roadshow highlights polarised US climate debate
NEWS: Series of public hearings into new carbon cuts reveals deep concerns many US citizens have on climate policy
Keystone climate impact ‘four times’ greater than US govt estimate
NEWS: Scientists say controversial pipeline would have discernible impact on global markets, lowering prices and boosting demand
Obama flags wildfire threat as coal states fight climate action
NEWS: Coal states are fighting pollution curbs as Obama highlights costs of wildfire worsened by climate change
World Bank pledges $5bn to power Africa
NEWS: Hydropower is a key plank of US$5 billion World Bank investment in electricity for Africa
Alaska fisheries hit by rising acidifiction levels
NEWS: US government researchers say state’s economy is threatened by rise in ocean carbon dioxide levels
Robert Rubin: Costs of ignoring climate change are catastrophic
NEWS: Failure to factor immediate action on climate change into American policies will lead to havoc, warns former US Trade Secretary
US officials push India to target tighter carbon cuts
NEWS: High level Delhi negotiations end with agreement to boost clean tech cooperation and efficiency standards
India and US pledge “active cooperation” on climate change
NEWS: Indian environment minister calls for cooperation and technology sharing with US ahead of UN talks
Sheldon Whitehouse on climate denial in US Congress – full speech
TRANSCRIPT: US Senator takes issue with Congress sceptics who blocked a resolution acknowledging climate change
How Hurricane Sandy spurred Rhode Island climate action
INTERVIEW: While debate rages across the US over President Obama’s carbon cuts, one small east-coast state has taken a lead