United Nations
Climate change
US and UK reportedly opposed to plans for World Bank-backed South African coal plant over fears about rising emissions
08 March 2010
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3 min read
Politics
UN seeks "closure" on Himalayan glacier error with launch of new independent scientific panel
26 February 2010
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3 min read
Legislation
Meeting scheduled for 9-11 April after diplomats push for additional negotiating time ahead of Mexico Summit
23 February 2010
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4 min read
Technology
Report finds around six per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions come from cow methane
19 February 2010
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2 min read
Technology
Report part of long-term vision to make firms accountable for environmental impacts
19 February 2010
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2 min read
Legislation
Resignation gives UN opportunity to reinvigorate talks following Copenhagen summit
18 February 2010
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4 min read
Politics
De Boer will leave the UNFCCC in July to take up a role at KPMG
18 February 2010
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3 min read
Climate change
New advisory group to report ahead of Mexico Summit on climate financing proposals, such as an international Tobin Tax or levy on aviation and shipping
12 February 2010
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4 min read
Legislation
As Indian environment minister launches a blistering attack on Ed Miliband, Yvo de Boer says international climate talks have entered a "cooling-off period "
20 January 2010
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4 min read
Climate change
Confusion reigns as UN Secretary-General reportedly asks world leaders to extend their stay in Copenhagen in last-ditch effort to reach agreement
18 December 2009
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3 min read
