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Climate change talks to clash with Polish protests

Start of talks coincides with Polish national day.

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The climate science that should guide policymakers

Former head of the UK Meteorological Office explains the findings of the UN’s latest climate study.

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Strengthening climate diplomacy

The EEAS needs to play a bigger role in the EU’s climate strategy

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The affordability of climate protection

Short-term economic interests are trumping long-term environmental goals

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Shipping: the final EU climate frontier

Shipping emissions continue to grow at an alarming rate and the EU has yet to introduce regulation of the sector

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Uncertain future for fracking

Industry and governments are worried that the upcoming Commission proposal could discourage shale gas exploration

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EU angry over Polish draft roadmap

Tension between EU delegations and Polish presidency over lack of deliverables.

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The shale revolution’s global footprint

The shale-energy revolution that started in the US is causing sweeping changes worldwide.

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EU-US alliance in final hours of climate summit

The two sides have joined forces with developing countries to demand early emission pledges.

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Warsaw agrees timeline to Paris

Summit saved from collapse by last minute compromises.

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A climate of trouble from Down Under

Delegates at the international climate change talks in Poland last week found themselves struggling with problems of definition.

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Climate action goes national

The main plenary chamber at last week’s climate summit in Warsaw was the last place to look for optimism.

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Climate talks avert collapse but questions about culpability linger

Compromise reached on emissions pledges

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Deal reached on HFC bans

HFC gases, far more powerful than CO2, will be reduced by 79% by 2030.

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Low-carbon leakage

The real threat to the European economy is not carbon leakage, but that the low-carbon future will happen elsewhere.

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Commission split on 2030 emission target

Industry, energy commissioners pushing for 35% emissions reduction level.

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Commission proposes 40% emissions target for 2030

Binding national renewable energy targets would not be extended beyond 2020.

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Commission’s climate course

European Commission president José Manuel Barroso yesterday (22 January) at last delivered his parting shot on climate policy, after months of rumour and speculation. The four climate and energy areas...

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March European Council to focus on climate

Leaders expected to make progress on deciding a long-term target for reducing emissions.

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MEPs narrowly vote for binding renewable energy target

European Parliament calls on national leaders to ignore Commission suggestion to drop national renewable energy targets after 2020.

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Setting the course for low-carbon growth

The reaction to the Commission's proposal for 2030 climate targets has had a timid reception in Europe compared to the more positive comments internationally, writes Connie Hedegaard, European...

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Climate debate pits west against east

Some member states remain wary of the 2030 emissions targets and timeline

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EU leaders delay decision on climate targets

Europe will go to a UN summit in September with no agreed targets after leaders say they cannot reach agreement without a new roadmap toward energy independence.

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The greenest government ever?

British Conservatives have among the worst voting records in the European Parliament on climate issues, according to a new analysis.

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MEPs finish term with marathon voting session

The 2009-14 European Parliament term ended this week, and MEPs used the occasion to vote on 70 pieces of legislation.

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