Climate Change: latest news and comment

10.11.2009 The UK and Ireland Nuclear Free Local Authorities have expressed "dismay" at the Government’s plans to develop as many as 15 new nuclear power stations, describing it as a "missed opportunity" to develop more sustainable renewable energy alternatives.

10.11.2009 Industrialised countries must give at least 1.5 per cent of their gross domestic product to help developing countries onto a low-carbon economic path, a conference of climate-vulnerable countries agreed today.

10.11.2009 Ed Miliband's energy statement to parliament shattered Britain's credibility in the Copenhagen climate change talks, says the World Development Movement.
+ It’s coal, not nuclear, that is the important issue today

09.11.2009 Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.

09.11.2009 Vulnerable developing countries should embrace a carbon-neutral future, Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed told the opening of the Climate Vulnerable Forum in the Maldives.
+ Maldives on OneWorld

06.11.2009 India’s response to climate change has been paltry, half-hearted and directed at preserving existing elite lifestyles. Its credibility in international negotiations will only be restored if it takes urgent measures to reduce domestic energy use, says Praful Bidwai.

06.11.2009 As politicians meet for more climate talks in Barcelona, they continue to be fixated on measures like carbon trading that will only exacerbate the climate crisis. Fortunately, argues Kevin Smith, the last year has shown that direct action against carbon-intensive projects can deliver results.

31.10.2009 None of the top 10 Conservative bloggers believes that man-made global warming is an established fact; all 10 reject David Cameron's view that the issue should be an urgent priority if the party were in government.

25.10.2009 A British MP is urging colleagues to back a parliamentary motion in favour of a 55 mile an hour speed limit, an end to domestic flights by 2011 and a requirement that TV must provide at least two hours viewing a week on the climate crisis.

01.09.2009 Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband welcomes 10:10, a new campaign to cut carbon emissions by 10 per cent in 2010 - of which our sister site, OneClimate, is proud to be a member, alongside Spurs football club, the Coop, the Science Museum, 10 hospitals, 10 schools, 10 universities, 10 local councils, Antony Gormley, Ken Livingstone, ActionAid, Shami Chakrabati, the Bishop of London, Honeybuns Bakery, many more celebs and 60 other organisations.
+ Launch of 10:10 campaign
+ Spurs take on the challenge
+ Carbon cutting campaign launches
+ Guardian launches campaign