Latest climate change news
Is global warming hiding in the Pacific Ocean?
Global warming hasn’t slowed say researchers, trade winds have simply carried the heat into the Pacific Ocean – temporarily
UK governments accused of ‘dismantling’ climate adaptation strategy
Former Environment Secretary Lord Deben says national flood programmes have been neglected in past two decades
Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets
Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
Obama and Hollande call for ‘ambitious’ 2015 climate agreement
Presidents of France and USA issue statement ahead of summit to discuss economy, security and global warming
UK Met Office links heavy rains to climate change
Scientists say evidence supports theory that exceptionally wet and stormy winter is caused at least in part by climate change
Beijing firework sales slump 38% as air pollution concerns grow
The Chinese saw in the New Year with slightly less of a bang this year, as air pollution woes turn citizens from traditional firework displays
World’s largest tidal lagoon power project eyes 2018 start
UK wave power project could be supplying 120,000 homes with carbon-free power by 2018, but will require govt backing
Ban Ki-moon summit ‘must succeed’ says top UK climate envoy
Sir David King says clear carbon cutting pledges are essential at UN meeting, warning leaders must commit to attend
EU climate chief says regional unity vital for 2015 Paris deal
European governments can “pressurise” heads of states into climate action says Connie Hedegaard
EU jobs at risk without tough climate targets – report
Europe could drop out of key economic race with China, USA and India unless it backs low carbon growth
UN climate chief Figueres hails potential of Ban Ki-moon envoy Bloomberg
World leaders can expect a call from from the former New York Mayor unless they take urgent action on climate change
Cities can help UN climate talks, Bloomberg tells C40 summit
Progress by cities in cutting CO2 should inspire climate talks, says UN climate envoy and former NYC mayor
EU Parliament backs tougher renewable energy target
Full sitting of EU Parliament backs 30% renewables target, compared with 27% proposed by EC
IMF chief Lagarde warns of “merciless” climate change
Speaking in London, Christine Lagarde says UN emissions deal and fossil fuel subsidies cut are now global priorities
Global warming “undeniable’ say UN as data reveals 2013 sixth hottest on record
Underlying trends indicate planet is steadily heating says World Meteorological Organisation chief Michel Jarraud
As it happened: C40 cities and climate summit in Johannesburg
Mayors from around the world have gathered in Johannesburg to discuss urban solutions to tackling climate change
Green groups tell Merkel to get a grip on EU climate policy
Economic growth and millions of jobs at risk if German leader does not stamp authority on negotiations say campaigners
Rising seas could swamp 5% of world’s population: report
Nightmare scenario would see 1 in 20 dealing with floods by 2100 unless world takes urgent action to cut CO2
Renault chief calls for London’s bus lanes to accept electric cars
Free parking, charging facilities and access to bus lanes seen as essential for electric market to take off in UK
Urban leaders gather for C40 cities and climate summit in South Africa
Mayors of the world’s leading cities met in Johannesburg this week to discuss solutions to climate change