Carbon emissions fall in 11 of G20 members, in turning point 11/11/2015

Greenhouse gas emissions per capita are falling in 11 of the Group of 20 major economies, a turning point for tackling climate change, a study showed on Tuesday. ...more

VW only carmaker found cheating by U.S. regulator: magazine 11/11/2015

Volkswagen is the only carmaker whose diesel engines have been found so far by a U.S. regulator to be using illicit emissions-control software, German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported. ...more

'Big agreement' unlikely at UN climate summit: Bill Clinton 11/11/2015

Former US president Bill Clinton, whose Clinton Foundation seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, said Tuesday an upcoming UN climate summit in France will be useful, though "no big agreement" is likely. ...more

Oregon wildlife managers vote to take wolves off endangered list 11/11/2015

Oregon's population of about 81 gray wolves will soon lose its status as a state-protected endangered species after a decision by state wildlife managers, who came under fire from animal advocates who said politics had won over sound science. ...more

Obama launches Facebook page, sends message on climate 10/11/2015

The White House launched a Facebook page on Monday for President Barack Obama and used the social media platform to send a message on climate change. ...more

Global temperature rise to pass 1 degree C this year: Britain's Met Office 10/11/2015

The rise in global temperatures from pre-industrial levels will this year exceed 1 degree Celsius for the first time, Britain’s Met Office said on Monday. ...more

Maps show how sea-level rise could swallow global icons (PHOTOS) 10/11/2015

Long-term sea-level rise set in motion by near-term carbon emissions threatens major coastal cities across the world. ...more

World energy use to grow one-third over 25 years: IEA 10/11/2015

Global energy use is set to grow by one-third over the next 25 years, driven mostly by emerging economies, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday. ...more

CO2 levels hit record high for 30th year in a row: WMO 10/11/2015

Greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2014 and the relentless fuelling of climate change is endangering the planet for future generations, the World Meteorological Organization said on Monday. ...more

UAE officials consider ‘polluter pays’ policy for motorists 9/11/2015

Owners of cars with higher emission levels will pay more to register them under changes being considered to push motorists towards fuel-efficient vehicles. ...more