Climate change

World Meteorological Organisation figures show stark increase in greenhouse gas emissions, sparking concerns planet is proving less effective at soaking up CO2

It's like groundhog day only worse, with the sixth year of the PwC Low Carbon Economy Index, but there are small signs of change

Government launches strategy for next year's summit, as Secretary of States highlights need for the world's richest countries to pledge ambitious emissions cuts

McCartney family and former Climate Change Minister Greg Barker team up to launch new campaign to promote climate-friendly diets

Major new study warns world remains on track for 4C warming this century, despite some encouraging progress from renewables industry

Green NGOs call on world leaders preparing to travel to New York summit to target full decarbonisation, as UN climate chief makes case for 'climate neutrality' and campaigners prepare People's Climate March

UNEP report outlines pressing need for island strategy focused on clean tech, resource efficiency, and sustainable consumption

Study recommends only two portions of red meat a week if the world is to feed growing populations and head off runaway emissions

Decarbonisation target and council tax rebates for energy efficiency improvements among party's manifesto plans

Leaked draft report outlines huge scale of global threat, as Obama administration edges forward with strategy for international negotiations