Climate Change News

China plans to double global capacity of wind, solar

NEWS: Government analysis of recent UN climate pledge says renewable deployment could be radically accelerated by 2030

NEWS: Climate Change Authority recommends out science-based carbon target as contribution to UN climate deal

NEWS: Government report released under Freedom of Information rules reveals widespread concerns over shale gas industry

NEWS: Government should press for more disclosure on risks faced by oil, gas and mining companies says centre-right think tank

NEWS: Coalition representing 60 million inhabitants to deliver carbon-cutting pledges as mayors prodded globally to act

NEWS: Civil society and governments need assurance fossil fuel companies will act responsibly ahead of Paris deal

NEWS: Government is registering 5 million properties in a bid to reverse trend of forest clearance by beef and soy farmers

COMMENT: There are clear links between government communication and fewer deaths from heat stroke. Ministers must do better.

NEWS: Tees Valley unveils blueprint to pioneer carbon capture and storage network from industrial plants

NEWS: Emerging economy will aim for 28-33% renewable energy by 2030, President Rousseff said in joint statement with Obama

ANALYSIS: Rate of economic growth and success in slashing carbon intensity will determine if and when China meets 2030 target

NEWS: Contentious verdict on London airport expansion shackles UK to overshoot future CO2 targets

NEWS: UN-backed fund has identified “promising” ideas and aims to get first cash flowing to poor countries by December

NEWS: Boost for UN deal hopes as world’s largest greenhouse gas polluter confirms it will aim to curb emissions in next 15 years

NEWS: Climate change rather than natural causes is the main driver of state’s glacier loss, which is set to speed up, US scientists say

COMMENT: Proposed UN climate change pact will only be a success if it manages to secure radical carbon cuts ahead of 2020

NEWS: Seoul government says it values reputation as a climate leader with raised offer ahead of UN talks in Paris

NEWS: Most UK carbon-cutting policies expire within 5 years, notes report, and must be renewed to keep emissions cuts on track

NEWS: Global heavyweights sign climate change agreement in step-change in sino-European relations

NEWS: Beijing’s commitment to a UN deal is seen as critical to its success, with five months left before countries convene in Paris