USA
Schwarzenegger: California will lead US climate action
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the State’s newly opened cap and trade scheme is a “blueprint” for future American climate action
10 climate questions that need answering in 2013
RTCC explores the major issues likely to dominate the climate change debate in the year ahead
Obama: Climate change shift down to my kids
President says the “cliché” of thinking about his children’s future is partly responsible for climate change climbing up his agenda for his second term.
Secretary of Hope: John Kerry on climate change
With Senator John Kerry now favourite to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, RTCC looks through his track record as an outspoken climate change campaigner during President Obama’s first term.
USA holds key to global deal on airline emissions
Obama administration faces second major opportunity to prove climate commitment when UN aviation body meets to discuss plans to reduce greenhouse gases from sector
Public confusion slowing effective climate action in USA
Alden Meyer from the Union of Concerned Scientists tells RTCC a massive climate awareness drive is needed in the States to combat ignorance and deliberate misinformation
Doha climate deal: EU, USA, Russia, Brazil, Africa & Pacific Island reaction
COP18: Russian outrage at COP decision overshadows extension to Kyoto Protocol
Doha: USA negotiator says emission cuts depend on public support
COP18: US negotiator Jonathan Pershing says there is no chance of the USA signing up to a climate deal that requires the country to make substantial cuts in its emissions
In tweets: New York’s Climate Week opens for business
New York Climate Week kicked off today, with speakers calling for a Clean Energy Revolution led by the USA. RTCC brings you a round-up of the proceedings via Twitter.
UN climate talks: EU negotiator calls for urgent ambition to avoid 2 degrees
UK and EU senior climate negotiator Pete Betts says political conditions need to improve if world is to hit key climate change temperature goal
Mitt Romney’s plan for climate change? Dial 211
Republican Presidential candidate needs to have a Plan B if his belief that climate change is a hoax proves to be misplaced
Youth Profile #9: Young entrepreneurs driving sustainability at US campuses
In the ninth of the RTCC Youth Series we talk to Chris Castro from IDEASforUs about driving sustainability in US campuses, the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship and taking the group global.
Does Todd Stern have a point over 2C climate change target?
US climate envoy was heavily criticised for suggesting 2C target should be flexible – but maybe flexibility on all sides of UNFCCC negotiations could help move process forward.
USA Energy Secretary Chu hails opening of first commercial tidal array in Maine
The USA has opened its first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of the north-eastern state of Maine.
Only one in five of Generation X in USA concerned about climate change
News survey of Generation X adults living in the USA found only 1 in 5 are concerned about climate change, and around half pay little or no attention at all to issue.
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.
Ignoring climate change could cost USA billions
US Federal Emergency Management Agency warns that ignoring the risks of climate change now will cost the country in the long run.
Audio: Why the US finds a global climate treaty so hard
Former UNFCCC boss Michael Zammit Cutajar explains why it is so difficult for the USA to fully engage in climate talks – and outlines the role he sees they could play in the lead up to 2015.
Audio: What role will USA + China play in climate talks?
Former UNFCCC chief Michael Zammit Cutajar explores the relationship between the USA and China and asks how this will impact on any future climate treaty.
Superbowl XLVI promises green touchdown
For many Superbowl is the epitome of our consumer culture – but the league and the teams have been quietly working on a plan to add a tinge of green to Sunday’s big game.