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Will the billions needed for climate change finance be found in Doha?
After three days of talks on climate change cash in Bonn, the challenges have become clearer while questions have been raised over solutions like ending fossil fuel subsidies and the Robin Hood tax.
Climate Live: Developing nations “frustrated” by climate change, Calls for UK to pioneer personal carbon trading, US Gov “preparing” for new weather patterns
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Climate Live: Climate change damage to be felt for centuries, Greenpeace launch new Arctic film and can Higgs Boson give hope to climate scientists?
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Climate Live: Fires rage in Colorado, turtles under threat and Aussie Minister Craig Emerson makes a song ‘n’ dance about carbon tax
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Was business the real winner at Rio+20?
Amid accusations that the private sector “hijacked” Rio+20 and left as the happiest party, was the conference on sustainability really the boon for business that some claim it to be?
Rio+20 Day 10 Live: Coverage from the UN Summit on Sustainable Development
Follow all the latest news and events from Rio+20 with the RTCC team on site.
Rio+20 Day 2 Live: Coverage from the UN Summit on Sustainable Development
Follow all the latest news and events from Rio+20 with the RTCC team on site.
Rio+20 Business Focus: Putting sustainability at the heart of Belgium’s Antarctica base
Brigit Fremault and Alain Hubert explain how the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research base sustainability measures help scientists to study with minimal environmental impact.
UNEP & REN21: 2011 saw record growth for renewable technologies
Two new reports find 2011 was a record year for both capacity growth and investment in renewable technologies, with a record investment of $257 billion.
Bestival, Roskilde, Øya, Bonnaroo: We rate the most sustainable festivals
As festival season approaches we’re here to help you choose an event which aims to limits its environmental impact.
Rio+20 Business Focus: Green growth can end economic blues
To boost growth, governments should adopt a proactive green industrial policy, writes Harald Heubaum, Lecturer in Global Energy and Climate Policy at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, SOAS, University of London.
New report says UK has fallen behind Europe and OECD on climate change action
Majority of Europe surpasses country’s carbon dioxide cuts while renewable energy remains a fraction of that of fellow OECD and EU nations despite pace of expansion, according to new figures.
Gas and climate change: Can we drill our way out of four degrees?
A new IEA report claims that gas has a role to play in the fight on climate change but there are warnings it could derail the battle on more effective fronts.
Has climate change been the death of environmentalism?
The latest Earth Summit provides us with another chance to reflect on the state of the planet, but will it offer an opportunity to reintroduce nature to the heart of the environmental debate?
Bonn 2012: UK youth say negotiators must ensure intergenerational equity
As the Climate Talks come to a close in Bonn, Louisa Casson from the UKYCC and member of the YOUNGO constituency of the UNFCCC writes for RTCC reflecting on the talks and calling on parties to step up to their responsibility.
Rio+20 Business Focus: $1 trillion per year needed for sustainable development within a 2°C target
As part of our Rio+20 series focused on business and sustainable development we examine what the Stockholm Environment Institute believes will be an unprecedented energy transition needed in the next decade.
Will Obama run a green election campaign?
As both the President and his staff speak out about climate change, how green will Obama’s election campaign be?
The business case for standardisation
It sounds a boring topic – but the standardisation of clean-tech appliances can save money, increase business competition and improve energy efficiency.
Do biofuels have a sustainable future?
As a leading NGO calls on the EU to turn its back on biofuels over food price and human rights fears, is there a sustainable path for the industry?
Is this village in Alaska home to first climate change migrants in US?
Eskimo village of Newtok, Alaska to relocate as melting permafrost puts community on shaky ground and see ice loss opens door to storms.