Climate change minister claims historic gesture puts New Zealand at the top climate table. But questions remain over use of carbon credits
UPDATED 4/10: Excitement is building over the likely entry into force of the UN’s climate deal – but that will only be the start of a new set of tricky negotiations
Global food production may need to rise by more than 100 per cent to deal with climate change’s effects on crops in the most vulnerable regions
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China cuts coal at home but state owned companies and banks drive new coal expansion overseas, despite promises of green growth for developing countries
Conservatives may be inclined to trust the military, but decades of polarised debate make them sceptical of global warming threats
Leading airlines, US, China and EU all support plans for new UN aviation emissions deal, but green groups say it’s far to weak to limit 1.5C or 2C of warming
Energy experts say global investment patterns show a spectacular shift, with renewables on the rise and support for fossil fuels in sharp decline
Sixty countries have joined the Paris Agreement after a New York ceremony, representing 48% of emissions, boosting confidence it will take effect this year
In a mini revival of the Paris “high ambition coalition”, developed and developing countries commit to voluntary carbon offsetting scheme
Architect of 2015 Paris climate deal hoped record of multilateral success would deliver UNSG role, but has decided to withdraw from contest after taking soundings from allies
Roster of developing countries to back ICAO emissions pact likely to rise says Marshall Islands president as October deadline nears
Plants exposed to more CO2 draw less water through their roots, mitigating the impact of global warming and rainfall shifts
G20 backs airline emissions pact, but green groups say voluntary nature of proposals undermine climate integrity
Satellites reveal boom in cottage industry in which tens of thousands of civilian workers are engaged in dangerous, toxic work that props up extremist regime
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Pace of formal support for UN climate pact is accelerating, with India, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand also poised to back deal in 2016
Former climate chief gets eight “discourage” votes and five “encourage” in the latest secret ballot