Climate change

Connie Hedegaard hails commitment to focus 20 per cent of spending on climate, but campaigners warn lack of reforms may undermine Brussels' green efforts

As environmentalists praise the President’s latest cabinet pick, World Resources Institute warns more ambitious policies are needed to cut emissions 17 per cent by 2020

Former US Vice President says he had hoped David Cameron would take more action to combat global warming

Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan warn that they will respond to Kyoto clause forcing them to curb emissions

Author of 2006 review speaks out on danger to economies as planet absorbs less carbon and is 'on track' for 4C rise

Report warns "significant" risk of resource constraints is not being factored into current economic models

Greenpeace's new report deserves to make headlines around the world, but a dysfunctional political and economic system guards against action

Geoengineering method could reduce emissions but would require huge mining effort and alter balance of the oceans

President uses second inauguration address to underscore commitment to second-term action on climate change

Scientists argue steps to tackle diesel emissions a 'great candidate' for slowing climate change