NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short
NEWS: Carbon pollution in rich nations falls, but data differences highlight challenge of global climate change deal
30 donor countries today pledged US$ 4.43 billion for the GEF to support developing countries’ efforts over the next four years to prevent degradation of the global environment.
NEWS: Austria should consider energy dependency when deciding whether to harness shale gas, says International Energy Agency
NEWS: Observers say fierce lobbying from non-EU countries and industry forced Parliament to back weakened deal
NEWS: Crises in Syria and Ukraine have distracted world leaders from the urgency of climate change, says UN Secretary General
NEWS: Global negotiations could take place every two years as UN body focuses on implementing decisions
NEWS: Fossil fuel giant says ‘stranded assets’ are not a risk to the company, as the world needs all its oil
NEWS: scientists say large investments may be needed to ensure some communities survive changing weather patterns
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IPCC: Pollen, smoke and ozone levels likely to increase in warming world, affecting health of residents in major cities
NEWS: Shorter shipping route could cut emissions and the costs of trade, but with increased environmental risks
NEWS: Focus on limits to adaptation within the new IPCC report could sharpen focus on loss and damage within UN talks
NEWS: World still not united on tackling global warming, says UK’s special representative on climate change
NEWS: Dutch PM announces Netherlands will join US in starving international funding for coal projects during Obama’s trip to Europe
ANALYSIS: 2013 was a year of ‘many extreme weather events’ according to the UN – all over the world
Green groups and developing countries say Europe has lost ‘climate leader’s’ mantle after postponing new laws
Comment: The EU needs to break its dependence on Russian gas, but seems incapable of formulating a clear strategy
Draft texts suggest EU leaders plan to postpone release of decarbonisation plans until October
High energy prices, flagging economy and Ukraine crisis should prompt European leaders to push for more effective efficiency targets