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World Bank report paints disturbing picture of runaway climate...
A new report from the World Bank paints a stark picture of the world if climate change continues unabated, warning that a warmer planet will keep millions of people trapped in poverty. The report, Tur...
Global Wind Day: Celebrate renewables and demand an end...
According to two new reports on the global status of renewable energy, the industry posted strong rates of investment and new installations, proving itself as more than an ‘alternative’ source of ...
U.S. groups warn: Cut power plant emissions or face...
This week, several groups are demanding that President Obama take ambitious climate action by doubling down on one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions: new and existing fossil fuel powe...
Frequent flyers call on United Airlines to take climate...
United Airlines’ most loyal customers are demanding that the company be a leader by actively supporting strong climate action to cut aviation emissions. Over 500 ‘premier status’ flyers, includi...
British Columbia rejects Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project
The British Columbia government has rejected Enbridge’s proposal for the Northern Gateway pipeline project. Provincial officials reported that Enbridge failed to address the environmental concerns o...

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Coal plant in Beijing, Creative Commons: Bret Arnett, 2005

China pilots carbon trading scheme to cut emissions

China is moving forward to cut greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution with new policies that will regulate top polluting industries. On Tuesday, it unveiled its first carbon trading scheme in Shenzhen, which will help the city cut carbon ...

Environment ministers took a positive step to patch up the EU's ailing carbon market today, supporting backloading proposals. Creative Commons: EU Parliament 2012

EU committee passes compromise proposal for carbon market recovery

A plan to patch up Europe’s ailing carbon market was endorsed by the European Parliament’s environment committee today, at a vote in Brussels, but NGOs warn the proposals have been significantly weakened.

Volvo aims to introduce its electric bus to Gothenburg in 2015. Courtesy of: Volvo, 2013

Volvo drives forward with greener transport plans

Volvo’s aim to limit its environmental impact with greener transport solutions is a step closer as it announces plans for electric buses in Sweden and food-waste fuelled trucks in the UK.

Water shortages will increase with worsening climate change. Creative Commons: Gates Foundation, 2010

World Bank report paints disturbing picture of runaway climate change

A new report from the World Bank paints a stark picture of the world if climate change continues unabated, warning that a warmer planet will keep millions of people trapped in poverty. The report, Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regiona...

As host of this year's G8, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has come under criticism for omitting climate change from the agenda. Creative Commons: 2012

G8 under pressure to get to grips with climate risks to food security

Civil society groups have criticised the British government for omitting climate change from this year’s G8 agenda, arguing that world leaders have failed to grasp global warming's impacts on food shortages and economic instability.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, Chair of the Resilient Communities for America. Creative Commons: Robert Couse-Baker, 2012

45 local U.S. officials pledge to lead on climate and energy challenges

Forty-five leading local elected officials committed to creating more resilient cities, towns, and counties in the face of unprecedented extreme weather and energy challenges that threaten communities across the country. Together, they are th...

"All pipelines leak, All markets peak" -- a slogan of the Tar Sands Blockade. Creative Commons: Elizabeth Brossa, 2012

Pipeline failures plague oil companies, erode public trust

Pipeline safety is growing more difficult to prove, as oil companies struggle with failing infrastructure and persistent pollution issues from spills that should have been cleaned up long ago. News of pipeline failures are eroding public trus...

The Port Victoria Wind Farm in the Republic of Seychelles accounts for 8 percent of Mahé Island’s energy capacity – the main island of Seychelles. Courtesy of: Masdar, 2013

Seychelles plugs in to renewables with 6MW wind farm

The Seychelles will soon be reaping the benefits of its first renewable energy project as Masdar opens 6MW wind farm on the country’s largest island Mahe.

The protesters sit-in in front of the State Department office in Chicago, holding a banner quoting Obama on his promise to act on climate change. Creative Commons: Joe P. Dick/Shooting Stars, Inc, 2013.

KXL protest in Chicago hits close to home for Obama

Twenty-two people, including many former Obama campaign staffers, were arrested in an act of civil disobedience against the Keystone XL pipeline on Monday in Chicago, targeting President Obama's pending decision on the pipeline. The protest ...

New report from Australia's Climate Commission warns that 80% of global emissions must be left in the ground. Creative Commons: 2010

Australia’s Climate Commission urges government to leave coal in the ground

80% of the world’s fossil fuel reserves will have to stay in the ground if the planet is to avoid dangerous climate change, according to the latest report by Australia’s Climate Commission.