Latest climate change news
India bee populations are collapsing under environmental strain
NEWS: A warming climate and the loss of natural areas to meet the demands of tourism are driving Indian bee colonies to the brink, imperilling food crops
Southeast Asian crops suffer as rains fail
NEWS: Unusual weather patterns in recent years have caused drought and severely damaged crops in what are some of the world’s most fertile areas
Climate change has dropped off the political radar
COMMENT: Was the political masterstroke signed off in Paris the zenith of climate action, wonders Climate Home’s editor as countries go eerily quiet on what next
UN Green Climate Fund boss to leave in September
NEWS: Hela Cheikhrouhou to leave when terms ends as clouds gather over flagship venture
Yvo de Boer: Paris was a small step for mankind, a giant leap for man
COMMENT: Climate summit’s achievements were modest, but political writing is now on the wall writes former UN climate chief
Weekly wrap: Figueres and Fabius to leave in UN climate talks exodus
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Christiana Figueres to leave UN climate change role
NEWS: UN’s chief climate diplomat and key player in Paris agreement says she will step down in July
Uruguay pushes 100% renewables, just don’t mention the cows
NEWS: South America’s clean energy poster child is skewering its fossil fuel use, but reducing emissions from its meat industry is tough
US climate envoy bats off fears Republicans will ditch Paris pact
NEWS: Diplomatic blowback would be huge if new president decided to renege on commitments, Todd Stern tells reporters in London
Diesel ‘worse than petrol’ for the climate
NEWS: EU urged to axe support for diesel as campaigners call for an end to tax breaks and weaker pollution standards
EU steel lobby seeks protection from China ‘carbon dumping’
NEWS: Industry cites job losses in clash with green campaigners over EU carbon market reforms
‘In the eye of the storm we are fighting, not drowning’
COMMENT: As Pacific islands meet to talk strategy after the Paris summit, one attendee finds a group doubly determined to keep climate change at bay
Kiribati president: Climate-induced migration is 5 years away
NEWS: Low-lying atoll nation has bought land in Fiji to relocate its 100,000 population as global warming impacts accelerate
Business leaders urge Brussels to tighten carbon market
NEWS: After Paris climate pact, EU must do more to push up the carbon price and drive clean growth, argues Prince of Wales Corporate Leaders Group
Coalition of 17 US states signals support for wind, solar
NEWS: New ‘Accord’ published on Tuesday avoids direct mention of climate change, but makes economic case for renewables and warns of future extreme weather events
Apple launches $1.5bn green bond
NEWS: Technology giant is raising finance for renewable energy, greener materials and efficiency
Palestine to submit UN climate pledge mid-year
NEWS: As disputed territory gets increasing international recognition, lead envoy says it is ready to contribute to global warming efforts
Segolene Royal appointed president of UN climate talks
NEWS: France’s environment minister replaces Laurent Fabius in build-up to next round of annual talks in Marrakech in November
Bipartisan US senate group takes clean energy tour of Alaska
NEWS: Republicans and Democrats look at how wind and solar can help remote communities reduce reliance on diesel imports
Todd Stern: US will sign and support Paris climate change pact
NEWS: Despite intense hostility from Republican critics and legal block from Supreme Court, top US negotiator says White House is ‘sticking to its plan’