UK
Cameron says 2020s decarbonisation target “extremely unwise”
UK Prime Minister says country must develop carbon capture technologies before committing to tough emission reduction goals
What do we know about French oil major Total?
RTCC takes a look at the record of Big Oil company Total SA, who announced today they will invest in the UK’s fracking boom
Clear climate risks linked to fracking, scientists told UK government
Report last September said investments in Carbon Capture and UN climate deal needed to mitigate shale gas effects
UK “going all out for shale” with 40 fracking sites in pipeline
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced financial incentives for local communities who welcome fracking industry
RWE decision signals death knell for UK’s coal-fired power
High cost of retrofitting power plants means coal likely to fall away as UK attempts to comply with EU regulation
David Cameron links UK extreme weather to climate change
Prime Minister admission likely to place him at odds with climate sceptic Environment Secretary Owen Paterson
London climate resilience tested as flood barrier rises 11th time in 11 days
Thames Barrier shuts for 11th time in 11 days as rains and high tides combine to threaten capital
UK must prepare for more floods says government climate advisor
Monday’s top five: Sir David King calls for climate action, US states confirm fracking pollution, thousands of bats killed by Queensland heat
UK’s Cameron urges EU to cut fracking ‘red tape’
Letter to EC chief Barroso calls for minimal shale gas regulations and says climate targets should be simplified
UK sending ‘mixed signals’ over EU climate ambition
The UK is well versed in showmanship when it comes to climate change targets. But does it mean what it says?
Changing UK climate targets ‘strategic mistake’ say business leaders
Supermarkets, insurers and multinationals call on government to accept advice of official climate advisors
UK should consider tougher climate targets, advisors say
Committee on Climate Change cites ‘clear economic benefits’ of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and investing in low carbon growth
UK outlines new investment in carbon capture technology
White Rose project on north east coast given crucial backing, with hopes emissions could be injected under seabed by 2018
Thames Barrier to close as UK prepares for severe flooding
London’s flood defences will be tested tonight by a strong tidal surge, which has caused parts of country to be evacuated
Are cuts to UK renewable energy subsidies good news?
Changes to government support for wind and solar proves industries are competitive say industry insiders
UK backs offshore wind, cuts support for onshore and solar
Wednesday’s top five: UK cuts wind subsidies, US fracking regulations attacked, Nepali flowers offer climate change guide
Brazil, Chile and Nicaragua top Latin America low carbon index
Clean energy investment in the three countries topped US$11.3 billion in 2012 says Bloomberg
Finance central to UN climate talks, as UK calls for more pledges
Climate minister says other developed nations should aim to equal UK pledge to deliver $6 billion by 2015
UK slams Japan’s decision to slash climate target
Japan has revised its target to cut emissions which would see them rise by 3% on 1990 levels by 2020
Brazil’s emissions fall to lowest level since 1992
Morning summary: Brazil greenhouse gas emissions are the lowest in 20 years; IPCC needs to be more courageous when presenting findings at COP19