Climate Change: latest news and comment

28.08.2008 As the latest round of UN climate talks closes, Greenpeace has urged governments to pick up the pace of the negotiations which, in just over a year, must deliver a global deal to save the climate.

24.06.2008 Kenya has approved a controversial biofuel project that environmentalists say could destroy some of the country's most pristine wetlands.

24.06.2008 The World Development Movement publishes a "shocking new map and data" that it says clearly shows the potential effect of climate change in Kent.

10.06.2008 Scientists from the world's leading industrial countries have today warned of dire consequences, particularly for developing countries, unless action is taken to adapt to threats to food and water supplies now and in the future.

10.06.2008 Qatar Petroleum is to jointly invest up to $70m with the UK/Dutch Shell Group in researching carbon dioxide storage projects in the Middle East, including the development of potential sites in the gas-rich state.

27.10.2007 The UK Government must act on UNEP Global Environment Outlook, says 'climate change' MP.

27.03.2007 More than 5.5 million people are short of drinking water because of an acute drought and unusually warm temperatures in Sichuan province.

22.02.2007 Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes. The authentic figures speak for themselves.

02.02.2007 from Climate Change Action blog:
"I have just returned from London where apart from meeting up with some good friends, I attended the inaugural meeting of Planet Positive," says Calvin Jones. "The meeting was both salutary and inspiring." Lots of links, ideas and inspiration on this page!

29.01.2007 from The BBC:
Half of the world's energy needs in 2050 could be met by renewables and improved efficiency, says a new report commissioned by Greenpeace and Europe's Renewable Energy Council.