Climate change

Former New York mayor says he will 'carry the flag' for Ban Ki-moon's attempts to get heads of state to agree 2015 climate deal

Lord Smith warns "there are no quick fixes in the face of this kind of extreme rainfall"

Government advisory body reiterates defence of carbon budgets in the face of criticism from heavy electricity users

Critics blame 'climate sceptic' environment secretary for drop in funding to prepare country for impacts of global warming

This little-known nonprofit is working to rebuild the multi-year reflective "bright ice" in the Arctic, in order to slow the Arctic melt

UKOOG's Ken Cronin argues the UK shale gas industry can help the country meet its carbon targets

Committee on Climate Change warns funding is £500m below the level needed to avoid increasing flood risk

Annual World Economic Forum Global Risk report again highlights climate change and extreme weather as big risks for economy over the next decade

Greenhouse gas output of China and elsewhere is increased by making goods that are then used in the US and Europe

New studies from Potsdam Institute suggest expanding bio-energy industry would put less upward pressure on food prices than adapting to climate impacts