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China and Russia block UN Security Council climate change action
Two permanent members of main UN body block efforts to raise security implications of climate change
John Ashton: US climate debate is about confidence and progress
UK’s former chief climate diplomat says USA still has time to lead low carbon revolution, but time is running out
Closing the door on energy efficiency
If shopkeepers closed their doors and turned the heating down they could save 50% on the bills – but few seem inclined to play ball
WWF: EU budget a bad deal for the climate
NGOs call draft budget a “missed opportunity” despite 20% of all funding being mainstreamed for climate change
New study: Work less, fight climate change
Reducing working hours could help cut greenhouse gas emissions but research gets cool reception
Beijing business leaders call for clean air act
Property magnate Pan Shiyi starts Weibo campaign to force government to cut pollution in capital
What can UN climate talks learn from mercury agreement?
Minamata Convention on mercury signed last week shows that multilateral environment deals can be done – but does this apply to talks on climate change?
Nicholas Stern: I underestimated risks of climate change
Author of the 2006 Stern Review into economics of climate change says he should have been more blunt about potential impacts
10 ways Barack Obama can address climate change
The President placed the climate on the agenda in his inaugural address on Monday – but how can he achieve his goals?
Solar and wind could power Australia
World’s largest coal exporter could be self-sufficient in renewable energy in 10 years according to research by University of Melbourne
Australia opposition rejects climate change link to wildfires
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A letter on behalf of the climate to Russia’s Father Christmas
RTCC’s Russian correspondent Olga Dobrovidova sends Dedushka Moroz and Vladmir Putin her list of climate requests for 2013
77% of Americans want action on climate change
New poll finds the majority US citizens believe climate change will be a big problem for US and 35% want to see ‘a great deal’ of action from the government.
What next for REDD+ following Doha disappointment?
No agreed REDD+ text and key decisions postponed, but experts tell RTCC they still have faith in the scheme and believe countries do too
COP18: Room for optimism on climate finance at UN talks
Details on cash to bridge “finance gap” could arrive soon in Doha as both recipient and donor work to find a compromise.
Kelly Rigg: It’s time for world leaders to take a walk in the woods
COP18: Executive Director of the Global Campaign for Climate Action explains why it’s time governments step outside their offices and get in touch with their natural side
How are Pacific Islanders coping with life at climate change ground zero?
Youth Profile #20: Krishneil Narayan from Project Survival Pacific tells to RTCC about how important education is for people living on the frontline of climate change
EU climate action damaged by companies buying banned credits
New regulations in force from May 2013 trigger surge in use of emissions offsets damaging environmental integrity of EU trading scheme, according to a new report by the campaign group Sandbag.
EU to hold back 900m carbon credits in attempt to boost price
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Victorious Obama promises action on climate change
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