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Investments in the world's fastest growing cities face the biggest risk from climate change, according to analysis by Verisk Maplecroft

EU diplomats said to be seeking level playing field for clean energy targets in any backstop arrangement as part of efforts to avoid hard border on island of Ireland

EU Parliament calls on Member States to step up ambition on climate change ahead of upcoming UN COP24 summit in Poland

European Council finalises position after tense negotiations, confirming it will push to drastically water down European Parliament goal for 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2030

Business groups and NGOs call for 'climate proof' EU budget that aligns with Paris Agreement, as Council backs review of how to build 'net zero' emission economy

Leaked document shows BusinessEurope group would oppose more ambitious goals

Governments are failing to tackle the crisis that causes 1,000 early deaths a day, says damning EU report

Report blames climate change on cosmic ray fluctuations and sunspot activity, drawing derision from climate scientists

Far from being a barrier to economic growth, well-designed and ambitious environmental regulations will allow the EU to decarbonise its economy and boost the competitiveness of its businesses, argues Nick Molho

'I'm not particularly happy about these new proposals', says German Chancellor, despite acknowledging escalating climate risks