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Analysts fear big Australian polluters might win
6 Dec 2013
The Australian Government's proposed $2.55 billion Emissions Reduction Fund could be exposed to serious budget risk, according to carbon analytics firm RepuTex.
China’s path to green economy fraught with challenges
6 Dec 2013
China is facing significant environmental and social challenges that must be addressed if it is to achieve its sustainable development goals, the United Nations says.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
6 Dec 2013
* UN's 2C target will fail to avoid a climate disaster, scientists warn * Chinese province's emissions trading move leaves Australia behind * Public-private partners at UN pledge to seek sustainable energy funding * EU gradually turning green in food security debate * New study on climate change raises stakes for US. military * Time to sign up for the climate change war
Window opens for CPM repeal next year
29 Nov 2013
The Australian Coalition Government has announced its 2014 parliamentary calendar, with a rare mid-winter sitting for the new Senate as it seeks to fast track its repeal of the Carbon Pricing Mechanism.
Warsaw wobbles … and now we're off to Paris
29 Nov 2013
Almost 200 countries have signed a deal on climate change in Warsaw, marking the start of a journey toward a binding international agreement at the 2015 UN climate talks in Paris.
Climate change will have economic impact on Pacific, says bank study
29 Nov 2013
The economic loss suffered by the Pacific region could range from 2.9 per cent to as high as 12.7 per cent of annual GDP by 2100, according to a new study from the Asian Development Bank.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
29 Nov 2013
* Top polluter China expands emissions trading * Markets have ‘deep roots’ in UN climate process * Coalition carbon policy not popular * Business beats the politicians in tackling climate change * Sabah to be first Malaysian state to deal in carbon trading
COP delegates scrap over who will pay the bills
22 Nov 2013
The UN COP19 climate conference is approaching the critical stage and could be scuttled over who pays for damage from events like Typhoon Haiyan, says Green MP Dr Kennedy Graham.
California approves first forest carbon offsets
22 Nov 2013
The first California forest carbon credits issued under the cap-and-trade offset protocols have been issued by the Air Resources Board.
Australia going back to coal, says report
22 Nov 2013
Higher gas prices, and the impending repeal of the Australian carbon price mechanism are set to resume the emphasis on coal-fired generation in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).
Coal industry must radically diversify, says UN
22 Nov 2013
The coal industry must radically transform and diversify to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, a senior United Nations official said in Warsaw, stressing that companies must assess the risks of doing business as usual.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
22 Nov 2013
* China to launch Beijing, Shanghai carbon markets * Why banks in London are exiting the carbon trade * Just 90 companies caused two-thirds of man-made global warming emissions * Tony Abbott rejects Commonwealth climate change risk fund * $150m to break lease for defunct Climate Change department * Canadians losing faith in government on climate change * World's most climate vulnerable nation turns to coal power
What's going on in world carbon markets
22 Nov 2013
The Carbon Reduction Fund in Australia, backloading in Europe, markets linking in North America and the first carbon auction in China ... Westpac's carbon desk reviews the international carbon markets:
Europe wants to see some action out of Warsaw
22 Nov 2013
The European Union says it is seeking a balanced package of decisions out of Warsaw to advance international climate action.
2013 shapes up as one of the hottest on record
15 Nov 2013
This year is on course to be among the top 10 warmest since modern records began in 1850, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Well done, Mr Abbott, says Canada
15 Nov 2013
Canada has officially applauded the decision by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to repeal the country’s carbon tax.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
15 Nov 2013
* Tony Abbott stifling Australia's climate change ambitions * Indonesia to launch voluntary carbon market * Formula E championship to generate €142 million EV sales by 2040 * Climate change and government inaction conspired against Philippines * Brussels looks to cut plastic bag use
Here we go again ... still talking
15 Nov 2013
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification executive secretary MONIQUE BARBUT warns of imminent social chaos if we continue to ignore the impacts of climate change:
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
8 Nov 2013
* China may start more carbon trading markets * China says funding key in climate change talks * House of Lords votes to bring old coal power stations under new regulations * UK government's quarrels are hitting climate change investment * Elderly investors warned over £24m carbon credit scam * From eBay to Wrangler, companies address climate change * A flexible battery made with carbon nanotubes * UN-backed awards recognise innovative green enterprises
California finds friends to fight climate change
1 Nov 2013
British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington have signed the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, committing their governments to a comprehensive alignment to combat climate change and promote clean energy.
Savers demand climate action from pension funds
1 Nov 2013
Savers across the UK are calling for their pension funds to be used for curbing emissions.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
1 Nov 2013
* 31% of global economic output forecast to face ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ climate change risks. * EU presidency proposes new weakening of car emissions rules. * How Greenland can turn climate change into cash. * Climate change destroyed the Bible's ancient kingdoms, study finds. * Climate change blamed for high muttonbird death toll. * Pacific Ocean may be ‘hiding’ global warming – scientists.
Abbott wants ideas for emissions scheme
25 Oct 2013
Australia’s new Government is calling for submissions on how to design a scheme to replace the carbon tax and emissions trading scheme.
Climate-fight funds falling short of mark
25 Oct 2013
The most comprehensive inventory of climate finance to date shows investment is far short of the need, and falling further behind each year
China shows way to wind power expansion
25 Oct 2013
Wind power could generate up to 18 per cent of world’s electricity by 2050, compared with 2.6% today, says a new report.
Why Australian bushfires will get worse .. and worse
25 Oct 2013
The risk of bushfires in Australia will increase as the climate is influenced by both the frequency and intensity of extreme hot days, as well as prolonged periods of low rainfall, says Climate Council chief Professor Tim Flannery.
Australia sees $580 boost to petroleum exploration
25 Oct 2013
More than $580 million will be invested in new offshore petroleum exploration over the next three years, the Australian Government says.
UN launches energy hub … with a plea
25 Oct 2013
The world is at a “tipping point,” and how it produces, distributes and uses energy will determine if sustainable development succeeds, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon believes.
WEB WIRE ... news from the world of carbon
25 Oct 2013
US cuts emissions, India fights air charge, EU conservation threat, California joins Chinese, wine worries, ocean gliders.
Why Branson believes businesses must act on climate change
18 Oct 2013
The key to tackling climate change is to see it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, says billionaire Virgin group founder Sir Richard Branson.
WORLD WEB ... news from the world of carbon
18 Oct 2013
Polluters eye $4b, airlines emissions charges, China carbon pricing, climate all at sea, worms are heroes, bye-bye Oracle, Quakers talk tough.
UN wants to see greater financial effort
18 Oct 2013
The international community must step up its financial investment in technologies, policies and practices that can help to combat climate change, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon said this week.
Carbon pricing the cornerstone, says OECD
11 Oct 2013
Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report.
Properly handled, waste can be a gold mine
11 Oct 2013
Recycling and proper treatment of waste material can be a literal and metaphorical gold mine, says a new report.
Aussies rush to back Flannery’s climate body
11 Oct 2013
The minute climate change champion Tim Flannery opened the doors of his independent Climate Council, Australians opened their wallets.
WEB WIRE ... news from the world of carbon
11 Oct 2013
IPCC and business, EU and airlines, US judges on spot, city climate design, Alaska learning sugar land grabs.
Water key to sustainable development, says UN
11 Oct 2013
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has stressed the vital role of water in sustainable development, highlighting in particular its importance with regard to food security, climate change and sanitation.
WEB WIRE ... news from the world of carbon
4 Oct 2013
IPCC report, fraud charges, farming key, Kiribati worried, European ETS, climate-think, water bills ...
Animal emissions can be controlled , says report
4 Oct 2013
Wider use of available best practices and technologies could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector by as much as 30 per cent, according to a new study.
WEB WIRE ... news from the world of carbon
27 Sep 2013
Angela Merkel, Tony Abbott, airlines talk, IPCC leak, US trading, beating disease.
Brussels aims to chop through EU forest rules
27 Sep 2013
An agriculture council is to discuss the European Union’s new forest strategy, which aims to cut through the mass of rules governing the protection of forests.
Norway helps farmers to diversify
27 Sep 2013
Norway has invested $US23.7 million to conserve and sustainably manage the world’s most important food crops to help farmers to cope with the effects of climate change and population increase.
Small businesses star at green awards
27 Sep 2013
It was a big win this week for small Sydney businesses when the City of Sydney’s Green Business Program scooped the Local Government Sustainability Award at the annual Green Globe Awards.
WEB WIRE ... news from the world of carbon
20 Sep 2013
The best of this week's stories from the world-wide web.
Science sees human waste as weapon in war against climate change
20 Sep 2013
Human waste could be the next weapon in the fight against climate change, according to an Australian academic.
Big cities show how to tackle climate change
20 Sep 2013
Only two Southern Hemisphere cities are listed in a top 10 of urban areas effectively taking on the challenges of climate change.
Green builder aims estate at the oldies
20 Sep 2013
Halcyon has become the first developer in Australia focusing on the "over 50s" to achieve the coveted EnviroDevelopment certification from the Urban Development Institute of Australia for its Halcyon Landing community at Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast.
World climate teams hold NZ retreat
13 Sep 2013
International negotiators gathered north of Auckland this week for informal discussions on a new climate change agreement.
We waste one-third of world’s food every year
13 Sep 2013
The waste of 1.3 billion tonnes of food each year is causing economic losses of $750 billion and significant damage to the environment, according to a new United Nations report.
Big guns at Frankfurt show future of e-motoring
13 Sep 2013
BMW, Aston Martin, Volvo, Toyota and Mercedes will reveal their visions of the future of electric and hybrid motoring at this weekend’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
“It’s by stealth, isn’t it?” The multi-million dollar effort by Australian fossil fuel companies to get into schools
Today 11:45am
Australian oil, gas and coal companies want to get into school to shape what kids learn about their industry and climate change. One group has been trying to map the scale of the problem.
No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures
Wed 15 Jul 2026
Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won’t provide much relief.
China warming faster than global average as extreme weather intensifies, report says
6 Jul 2026
China is warming faster than the global average, while extreme heat, heavy rainfall and other severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as climate change accelerates worldwide.
1,000 evacuated from Fontainebleau fires near Paris; Spanish authorities identify some fire victims
Today 11:45am
Bigger fires have been ravaging areas of southern France, but the Fontainebleau fire is exceptionally close to the densely populated region surrounding the French capital.
Low-cost loans for solar panels could save households hundreds on bills – thinktanks
9 Jul 2026
Millions of UK households could save hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills if the government were to approve low-cost loans for solar panel installation, research has found.
Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US
6 Jul 2026
Canada took a step toward opening a new route for its vast oil reserves to Asian markets as Prime Minister Mark Carney advanced a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta, seeking to reduce the country’s dependence on the U.S. while easing separatist tensions and preserving environmental protections.
India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy
Today 11:45am
India's decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it.
‘Those blocking climate science are not our friends': Pacific leaders warn at Bonn talks
23 Jun 2026
Pacific nations and civil society groups have united at UN climate talks, pushing back against efforts to weaken agreed language on global temperature limits as negotiations continue behind closed doors.
Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average
16 Jun 2026
A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice ‘depressing’.
Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Mon 13 Jul 2026
African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking technologies, which replace polluting fuels with cleaner alternatives, said the International Energy Agency.
Under Lula, Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in a decade during the first half of 2026, according to official government figures.
COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final energy to come from electricity by 2035. In an interview with Carbon Brief, Kurum says that the target was not a political choice, but instead reflects the latest evidence on “what is needed to keep 1.5C within reach”.
