US Policy
EU commits to two degrees climate change goal despite US doubts
US climate change envoy Todd Stern’s calls for a more “flexible” approach to the limit on warming dismissed by EU.
The United States of Climate Change #1: Wind, jobs and washing machines in Iowa
US state of Iowa’s experience demonstrates green jobs can be real jobs but tax changes could jeopardise future of tens of thousands of workers
Video: Highlights from the first Senate Committee on climate change in 3 years
The US Senate has held its first committee on climate change in three years with the debate not about climate change policy, but whether or not it exists.
Aviation battle lines drawn as first attempt at a global carbon deal turns sour
Groups including Oxfam and Greenpeace weigh in as politicians and lobby groups raise the stakes and trade increasingly bold accusations.
Climate Live: Facebook reveals carbon footprint, IEA warns of 6 degrees of warming, US criticised for blocking airlines’ climate action in EU
The lights are on but the jury is out as other nations join India in reassessing their energy security following the country’s massive blackout and the US-EU aviation row turns nasty.
US: Talks will discuss “aspirational” global deal to cut aviation’s contribution to climate change
State Department says an all encompassing emissions pact is the focus of meeting of countries opposed to the EU carbon trading scheme. Previous talks focused on countering the EU plans.
Paying for climate change: Visible urgency on final day of UNFCCC finance talks
Candid comments and calls to slash red tape suggest increased urgency at the UN climate finance workshop’s final session.
Climate Live: Calls for EU to adopt ambitious Co2 targets, climate change falls down US environmental agenda & sharp sea level rises seen in Oz
The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.
Politics set to block Pentagon investment in US military biofuels
Critics say move could jeopardise development of the industry and threaten country’s national security.
California’s climate change fight could increase drought risk
Successful clean energy and water management policies must recognise relationship between the two, says Stockholm Environment Institute.
EDF: Cut the leaks or gas has no part to play in fighting climate change
Leaks in the production and transportation of gas must be cut to 1% for it to contribute to a cleaner energy mix, according to research co-authored by the Environmental Defence Fund.
Can California hit its climate change targets? Computer says yes
New model shows switch from coal to renewables is cheapest way for Western US to cut emissions.
Gingrich calls US Navy backed algae biofuels “cloud cuckoo land”
Presidential hopeful calls prospect “cloud cuckoo land” despite heavy US Navy backing of new source of fuel.
Keystone XL shows growing power of grassroots politics
Tea Party and Occupy unite in latest pipeline dispute as local political groups increasingly fill the void left by governments suffering policy inertia and economic stagnation.
The world according to Santorum
Potential US Presidential nominee has some unconventional views on climate change and science in general.
The week in climate quotes
RTCC presents the week’s climate change and sustainable development news with some choice quotes from the people making the headlines.
WWF issues warning on US plan to target non-CO2 emissions
Advocacy group says big emitters should not forget their own targets while targeting methane, soot and HFCs in developing countries.
Keystone pipeline provision passed by the House
Legislation which would force the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline passed the House of Representatives, but there is still doubt over whether it will pass the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Hillary Clinton launches voluntary non-CO2 emissions reduction scheme
US and partners to fund cuts in methane, HFCs and soot in developing countries.
Heartland: How the story unfolded
Document shows Heartland Institute’s focus on influencing school curriculums, promoting fracking and funding of sceptic websites.