Climate Change News

World on course for 4C warming by 2100 – PwC

NEWS: Governments need to slash carbon intensity five times faster to avoid dangerous climate change, say analysts

COMMENT: When a vulnerable island nation calls on would-be superpowers to attend the UN’s climate summit, why are NGOs not offering more solidarity?

BLOG: Leaders at NATO kept silent on climate change, despite its proven security implications

NEWS: The NATO summit concluded with recognition of climate as a security threat, and committed to a more energy efficient military

COMMENT: Politicians love the idea of a zero carbon future, but few can explain how to get there, argues Monica Araya

NEWS: The former secretary of state says there is a “false choice” between environmental protection and economic growth

NEWS: Government data suggests growth in coal imports slowed significantly in 2014

NEWS: Alliance deputy assistant secretary general says warming climate is creating new challenges

NEWS: CEOs finally granted access to UN talks as secretary general targets new strategy to curb carbon emissions

INTERVIEW: An independent Scotland would be a green role model to the world, says climate minister Paul Wheelhouse

ANALYSIS: Commissioners will have key role in global climate talks, but leaked Brussels chart shows “energy union” takes priority

NEWS: Provincial government says environmental impact of shale gas and oil drilling needs more research

INTERVIEW: Leading climate official Laurence Tubiana tells RTCC Paris 2015 conference is a step on the ladder, not the endgame

NEWS: Tony de Brum says he expects “solidarity not excuses” from fellow developing nations

NEWS: UN patience wears thin as nine out of 10 governments fail to sign 2012 climate treaty extension

NEWS: Britain must cater for wildlife moving northwards because of climate change, says veteran naturalist and broadcaster

SPEECH: UN climate chief tells small island states to set ambitious clean energy goals

COMMENT: In a world of rapidly multiplying threats, climate change is the one that pushes NATO to the brink

NEWS: The World Meteorological Organization has mocked up weather reports from 2050, in a bid to raise awareness of climate changes

NEWS: Quebec and Ontario plan joint action to cut carbon emissions