Obama says climate deal needs legally binding conditions
US president Barack Obama has said the emerging global climate agreement must have transparency provisions and periodic reviews of carbon-cutting targets that are legally binding.
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Carbon Trust says cost of clean energy transition could be cut by collaboration
The world can save an estimated $550 billion on the cost of deploying clean energy technologies over the next decade if countries work together to accelerate innovation by unlocking global collaboration, according to the Carbon Trust.
Climate pact an “act of defiance” after Paris attacks
US president Barack Obama has called the global climate talks an “act of defiance” against terrorism that proves the world stands undeterred by Islamic State-linked attacks in Europe and beyond.
Paris climate change talks difficult says Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough said he was not confident that the Paris talks would produce a deal to tackle the “hideous problem” of climate change.
Developed countries “should shoulder responsibility for climate change” says India’s PM
Advanced countries should shoulder more responsibility in the fight against climate change to allow other nations to complete their “first steps on the development ladder”, India’s prime minister has said.
Billions pledged for clean energy research at Paris climate talks
Government and business leaders will pledge billions of pounds to research and develop a technical fix to the planet’s climate woes at high-stakes negotiations in Paris. Clean energy technology is being promoted as the key to fighting global warming at the UN climate summit.
World leaders begin climate change talks after marchers demand action
World leaders are gathering for the start of crucial talks on climate change, after more than half a million people marched in demonstrations worldwide calling for urgent action to curb rising temperatures.
Governments take rose-tinted view of climate projections before summit
Before next week's summit on climate change in Paris, many governments are citing scientific studies indicating that their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions until 2030 will come within 0.7 degrees Celsius of an agreed 2C (3.6 Fahrenheit) target for limiting global warming this century.
Edinburgh march to call for more action on climate change
Thousands of people are preparing to march through UK cities this weekend as part of a worldwide series of events calling for action on climate change.
Cresswell: The Tories stuff CCS – Peterhead project must now be in doubt
Carbon capture in the UK has been hung out to dry by the Cameron Government via some chancellor’s Autumn Statement fine print issued by the Department of Energy & Climate Change.
Chancellor accused of cutting energy efficiency support
The Chancellor has been accused of slashing support for energy efficiency measures, as figures show a surge in the number of excess winter deaths last year.
Want to tackle climate change and feel better? East less meat
Global meat consumption needs to be cut to ensure the world avoids “dangerous” climate change, a report has warned.
Climate change talks only a “staging post” to viable deal claims Miliband
Climate change talks in Paris are poised to leave global temperatures on course for their highest level in three million years, former Labour leader Ed Miliband has warned.
US and China advance policies to limit carbon emissions
The United States and China have advanced policies to limit CO2 emissions, ahead of next month's COP21 carbon emmissions conference in Paris.
Americans changing their attitudes to climate change – even Republicans
Maybe it's the pope. Or the freakish year in extreme climate records.