Latest climate change news
MEPs back tougher EU CO2 emissions standard for cars
Green groups give broad welcome to world’s toughest CO2 limits for cars and vans
John Kerry warns of ocean ‘dead zones’ from pollution and acidification
US Secretary of State follows up comments on climate action with call for more marine protection zones
Prescott says UK government is “confused” about climate change
Former deputy prime minister says David Cameron needs to decide whether he wants to lead the “greenest government ever”
EPA chief says new US carbon standards will be ‘tough but flexible’
Gina McCarthy says Administration is committed to more pollution cuts despite recent Supreme Court challenge
Japan continues to fund coal despite increasing US pressure
Japan’s role as world’s biggest funder of coal since 2007 dents US-led efforts to curb finance for the fossil fuel
Growth in solar reshaping world’s renewables market say E&Y
Ernst and Young league table says Germany, UK, US become less attractive for new investment in renewables
UN makes future of small island states a 2014 priority
Leaders focus on climate threat to low lying islands, with warnings some could be destroyed “in our lifetime”
Shell’s Arctic oil plans face shareholder scrutiny
Greenpeace and Share Action group lead calls for oil giant’s new boss to examine economic case for Chukchi Sea drilling
Nauru President: ‘Some islands won’t make it’
Baron Waqa speaks of climate risk threatening to undo history of struggle and achievement in Small Island States
Opposition MPs criticise Harper for ignoring climate in Canada budget
‘Climate change’ does not appear once in latest federal budget, leading to further criticism of Harper government
China’s air pollution compared to a smoker at ‘risk of lung cancer’
As pollution levels in Beijing soar, the head of an influential research centre says the country is at risk of fatal illness
‘Imagination’ required to save UN carbon market says new chair
Hugh Sealy says Clean Development Mechanism needs to hunt for new markets in order to flourish
Green Climate Fund board hails success despite slow progress
May meeting in Songdo now takes on huge significance with six major decisions needing agreement before fund launch
Wind farms remain ‘highly efficient’ for 25 years
New research allays investors fears that wind farms become less productive and need replacing frequently
Mike Bloomberg is ideal man to “serve humanity”, says Ban Ki-moon
UN Secretary General hails the experience and leadership of newly appointed Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change
Arctic temperatures could increase 13C by 2100
Scientists predict that temperatures in the Arctic could rise by over six times the level deemed safe for the planet
Green Climate Fund to ring-fence 25% of cash for ‘vulnerable’ nations
Meeting in Bali outlines how funds will be allocated, stressing importance of private sector in leveraging resources
Asian countries use ‘equality’ as a pretext to pollute says Nasheed
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed calls on Asian heads of state to treat climate challenge seriously
Obama says climate must influence ‘all’ government policies
US President says fate of Keystone pipeline is still uncertain, as Republicans start new campaign against carbon cutting
Indonesia pledges $250,000 to Green Climate Fund
Hosts of GCF meeting hope contribution will encourage other countries to fill fund’s coffers