Topic: Kyoto Protocol

Today's climate news

Today's climate news includes the Copenhagen conference, the EPA announcement on carbon dioxide, and more.

Ahead of Copenhagen climate talks, India softens its carbon stance

Just before Copenhagen climate talks open, major greenhouse-gas emitter India said Thursday it would aim to slow the growth of its carbon dioxide emissions over the next decade.

Global warming: Why public concern declines

On eve of the global warming summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, an informal global survey shows that public interest in the issue is waning. But many people are taking individual steps to curb global warming.

China under pressure to play key role at Copenhagen climate summit

China, the largest greenhouse-gas emitter, will not take on emissions caps but has announced its first numerical target. The US and EU are likely to push for more at Copenhagen climate summit.

Ahead of Copenhagen, China sets targets to slow emissions growth

China announced its most specific goals yet for reducing emissions growth, in an opening bid of sorts for Copenhagen climate change talks. It drew mixed reviews.

US to specify target for emissions cuts, at talks on global warming

A Senate bill's target for emission cuts is akin to level US is likely to offer in Copenhagen. Ahead of the global warming talks, other nations have been waiting to see US target.

Copenhagen climate change talks stall as CO2 emissions rise

The Copenhagen summit on climate change is looking less likely to produce a binding CO2 emissions reduction agreement as a new study finds that global carbon dioxide emissions increased 29 percent in the past nine years.

Agreement on climate change looks unlikely ahead of Copenhagen

A European Union agreement last week was short on specifics. US commitments on reductions may not be forthcoming, making Chinese commitments also unlikely.

Why African countries are boycotting climate change talks

UN climate change talks in Barcelona have stalled as African countries say the world's rich nations must do more to cut emissions.

India and China agree to united front on climate change

India and China's climate-change pact, signed Wednesday, will boost developing nations' bargaining power at the critical Copenhagen talks in December.

UN global warming summit gets mixed reviews

UN chief Ban Ki-moon praised leaders for their desire to cut carbon emissions. Others urged more action from the key players, the US and China.

A global warming summit of good intentions

UN officials say it gave fresh momentum to upcoming talks for a new climate change treaty. But many unresolved issues remain.

UN climate change summit awaits word from heavyweights US and China

China is due to unveil a new proposal at the gathering Tuesday, but its plans to cut "carbon intensity" rather than limit emissions may not satisfy US lawmakers.

UN global warming summit: US, China send strong signals

At Tuesday's UN meeting, Presidents Obama and Hu set down markers for what they expect to achieve at the December climate change summit in Copenhagen.

Ahead of G20, climate change deadlock kicks up a flurry of proposals

Japan, Australia, and Britain offered plans and urged action Monday to overcome divisions – mainly between rich and developing nations – and forge a global pact to cut emissions.

UN summit: Can Obama meet expectations on climate change?

Obama pledged to tackle global warming in his presidential campaign. Now the world waits to see if he takes a leadership role at a climate change meeting at the UN Tuesday.

The Monitor's View: Obama's global-warming crisis before Copenhagen

Instead of a binding treaty, he may be forced into patchwork solutions because Congress won't act.

Europe proposal aims to unclog global climate change talks

The EU offered up to $15 billion to aid developing countries cutting emissions and urged rich nations to contribute more.

A Pacific island chain with real energy incentive

Tuvalu, a nation of nine islands, is taking steps to completely rely on renewable energy by 2020.

G-8 summit disappoints many, but not Berlusconi

Italy's leader deemed the event a logistical 'miracle' after a last-minute change of venue. But critics decried lack of concrete progress on climate change, Iran, and trade.

Will G-8 countries move faster on climate change?

In the post-Bush era, the major industrial nations meeting this week face pressure to set firm temperature and emission-reduction goals.

World's next big climate pact begins to take shape

This week, negotiators from 182 countries meet in Bonn, Germany to lay the groundwork for a post-Kyoto climate regime.

The Monitor's View: Forecast for climate change bill: cloudy

A buffeted measure passed a House committee last week, but faces more headwinds.

Climate change forum ABCs

Opinion: The problem with carbon tariffs: They aren't fair

Countries need to honestly address the issue of standards.