climate change

Patricia Espinosa said the transformation towards a greener energy system will be critical to achieve the Paris climate targets

Environmental groups believe a 40% target is needed to cost-effectively meet the Paris climate goals

Around 95% of countries have included the agricultural sector in their national climate action plans under the Paris Agreement

It consists of 35 members from civil society, academia, business and the finance sector

Many pollutants that damage health also harm the environment and contribute to climate change, including carbon from diesel engines and waste incineration

That’s according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation

The bank’s new policy changes is part of its efforts to tackle climate change

The organisation says a rising global average temperature could translate into a slower growth of per capita output in hot countries

It suggests investments in shale gas should not be made at the expense of energy efficiency and renewable power deployment

The deep diving animals collected data that could be used to sharpen projections of rising sea levels