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Concerns about political prisoners were suppressed as politicians approved the Southern Gas Corridor, an Italian TV documentary reveals
While governments continue to negotiate on climate change, meteorological scientists warn that the global warming situation is rapidly deteriorating
As Obama, Kerry and Ban Ki-moon head for the exit, it’s unclear if a new world order will place same emphasis on climate action
Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Costa Rica are in 47-strong coalition aspiring to go 100% renewable, with international support, in Marrakech statement
“Another year. Another record,” says World Meteorological Organisation chief, as temperatures smash the mark set last year
Key architect of 2015 pact says it’s vital global coalition of countries and businesses vocally underline their support for global carbon cuts
Rolling updates from the COP22 summit in Marrakech. All times GMT
Seoul *weakened* its climate ambition after the Paris Agreement, joining Saudi Arabia, Australia and New Zealand in laggards’ corner
Greenhouse gas emissions need to fall a further 25% from projected levels in 2030 to meet 2C global warming limit, says report
Proposed forestry accounting changes would allow New Zealand to claim credits without cutting emissions, NGO claims
PREVIEW: The next round of talks aimed at weaning the world off coal, oil and gas start in Morocco next week, but will be overshadowed by the White House race
Historic pact to cut sulphur emissions from shipping sector hailed by green groups, but slow progress suggests a climate deal is a long way off
Wind and solar power are 40% cheaper than new coal generation today, analysis of government data shows
British scientists want a fishing moratorium while they study newly open waters, but Russia stands in their way
Lack of global coverage means new pact to limit aviation pollution will do little to limit carbon growth in 2020s says sustainability chief of one of world’s top airline groups
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Legal activism against coal, oil and gas extraction can make a big difference to the climate, writes SEI researcher Claudia Strambo
Mention of the 1.5C and 2C global warming thresholds has been stripped from the latest text at Montreal talks
Move by Middle Eastern airport hub boosts chances of a global deal to curb airline emissions in Montreal