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UN climate talks 2015


UN climate chief predicts Paris deal will take effect early Laurie Goering
Opinion
The Paris deal doesn’t offer much comfort to the climate-hit - yet Teresa Anderson, ActionAid
Climate deal typo hiccup solved "in a small room", France says Reuters
India to push ahead with coal plans after Paris climate deal Reuters
How the world learned its lesson and got a climate deal Reuters
For UN's Ban, climate deal is personal victory after setbacks Reuters
With landmark climate accord, world marks turn from fossil fuels Reuters
ANALYSIS: A la carte action on climate change Reuters
At climate talks, the media message is a job for PR professionals Reuters
Climate change agreement: Views from Paris Megan Rowling and Laurie Goering
How the world found common ground in landmark climate accord Reuters
Venezuelan negotiator thanks Hugo Chavez for Paris climate deal Reuters
Climate deal could bar poor from seeking compensation for losses Laurie Goering
Poor states warned not to trade away protection at climate talks Laurie Goering
Green Climate Fund seeks clear role in post-2020 climate aid Megan Rowling and Valerie Volcovici
Red lines and condoms: Climate activists step up protests Reuters
Climate draft puts temperature limit out of reach - scientists Reuters
Weakened rights language in Paris climate draft sparks alarm Megan Rowling and Laurie Goering
Climate migrants could dwarf other refugee flows - experts Laurie Goering
Opinion
Why have we waited so long to address climate change? Robert F. Van Lierop
With much else to worry about, South Sudan tackles climate change Laurie Goering
Ambition of Paris climate talks rises by half a degree Reuters
A plea from small islands: more insurance for climate change Reuters
Climate 'loss and damage' controversy smoulders at Paris talks Megan Rowling
U.S. doubles climate adaption aid to nearly $900 million Reuters
Opinion
Is India caught between a coal and a solar future? Pari Trivedi
Opinion
UN talks tangled on dividing up responsibility for climate action Megan Rowling
To secure climate justice, keep human rights in UN deal: Robinson Megan Rowling
After errors, Congo Basin forest effort restarts with new scrutiny Laurie Goering
No hiatus in global warming, says IPCC chief Reuters
Businesses urged to help communities adapt to climate change Megan Rowling
Once a fixture, climate sceptics say are being stifled in Paris Reuters
EU backs global alliance of mayors to make cities greener Reuters
Despite differences, optimism high as climate talks enter last lap Reuters
Global carbon emissions growth to stall in 2015: research Reuters
Opinion
Why has Pakistan gone quiet on climate action? Rina Saeed Khan
Climate funding piles up, but nations argue over how quickly Reuters
As they abandon barren land, farmers take problems with them Megan Rowling
Fuelling its growth with coal, India champions the poor in Paris Reuters
Phase out fossil fuels to limit temperatures, a few CEOs say Reuters
Overflowing Brazil delegation brings flair to climate talks Reuters
Lives depend on climate deal as islands bear brunt of impact Reuters
Climate talks enter next phase, toughest decisions ahead Reuters
Opinion
Can mobile banking, insurance save the poor from climate losses? Laurie Goering
Philippines takes up charge of human rights abuses by oil firms Laurie Goering
Chance of UN climate deal higher, but ambition lower, than 2009 Reuters
Opinion
Climate talks take a wrong turn on human rights, campaigners say Megan Rowling
Paris climate deal to start green development charge: UNDP Megan Rowling
Balkan nations among those hit hardest by climate impacts in 2014 Megan Rowling
Artist hauls Greenland ice to Paris as reminder of climate change Reuters
'Loss and damage' creeps in from the cold at UN climate talks Megan Rowling
Zero hunger 'impossible' without climate protection: WFP Megan Rowling
Engineering firm sees climate change opportunity in cities Reuters
On climate frontlines, Pacific islanders consider moving Alister Doyle
After leaders' rhetoric, climate negotiators start work on deal Reuters
Obama unveils $30 mln for climate risk insurance to protect poor Megan Rowling
Protecting forests must become the norm in supply chains - prince Barbara Lewis and Megan Rowling
Renewables are future for Africa 'tired of being in dark' - AfDB Reuters
Nations most at risk of climate change urge lower warming cap Megan Rowling
UN chief aims to build defences of poor against climate change Megan Rowling
France and India look to the sun to save the planet Reuters
World headed toward "suicide" if no climate agreement - Pope Reuters
With climate at "breaking point", leaders seek deal in Paris Reuters
Condemning Paris attacks, leaders leap carefully to climate change Reuters
Climate action plans of poorest nations to cost $1 trillion Megan Rowling
World Bank launches $500 mln carbon market scheme Reuters
Climate-linked poverty needs creative approach: World Bank head Megan Rowling
"No Planet B", marchers tell leaders before UN climate summit Reuters
Negotiators grab head start on monumental climate challenge Reuters
France, India to launch global solar alliance Reuters
Nations pledge climate action, obstacles remain to summit: France Reuters
Ahead of COP21, French govt puts activists under house arrest Reuters
Canada backs US: emissions targets should not be legally binding Reuters
Germany's Merkel urges strict goals to tackle climate change Reuters
Microsoft's Gates to start multi-billion-dollar clean tech project Reuters
Canada to give aid to developing nations to fight climate change Reuters
Can Paris climate deal end funding drought to help the poor cope? Megan Rowling
Govts take rose-tinted view of climate projections before summit Reuters
Pope says failure of climate summit would be catastrophic Reuters
Germany says Paris climate deal must include solid review scheme Reuters
Bolivia's Morales, once leftist climate pact foe, turns pragmatic Reuters
Negotiators at UN climate talks to meet Sunday, a day early Reuters
EU 'ready to work day and night for right climate deal in Paris' Reuters
2015 to be hottest on record, 2016 could be hotter due to El Nino Reuters
Poor nations face soaring costs if warming limit exceeded - Oxfam Megan Rowling
India opposes phasing out fossil fuels by 2100 with climate deal Reuters
Obama to meet China's Xi, India's Modi at Paris climate talks Reuters
Canada to tell world it's serious about climate change, says PM Reuters
Alliance of 78 big firms urges carbon pricing to slow warming Reuters
Hundreds of millions of children exposed to climate change impacts Megan Rowling
World leaders seek new path to slow warming of planet Reuters
FACTBOX-Many hurdles to Paris deal on climate change Reuters
China says keeping leaders away is key to climate talk success Reuters
Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming: experts Chris Arsenault
Heads of state confirm Paris climate talks attendance: source Reuters
India backs 2 degree global warming limit - French ministry source Reuters
Climate activists vow not to be silenced by Paris march ban Megan Rowling
China expects consensus to be reached at Paris talks Reuters
Getting that sinking feeling in tortuous U.N. climate talks Alister Doyle
France bans major marches planned during Paris climate talks Reuters
Indigenous people ignored in climate plans, seek voice at UN talks Astrid Zweynert
FACTBOX-Deciphering the jargon of U.N. climate talks Reuters
France to decide on Paris climate rally by Thursday Reuters
France to limit UN climate summit to core talks, ban rallies: PM Reuters
France to go ahead with climate summit, with tough security Reuters
France to go ahead with climate change summit - source Reuters
Paris climate talks not just hot air, France tells U.S. Reuters
UN climate fund approves first projects ahead of Paris summit Reuters
China and France seek five-year reviews of planned UN climate deal Reuters
Ambitious climate change agreement in sight - Fabius Reuters
Climate curbs will slow temperature rise; more needed for 2C goal Reuters
France warns thorny issues unresolved as climate summit nears Reuters
Russian media take climate cue from sceptical Putin Reuters
France to restore border controls during climate conference Reuters
Climate-threatened nations seek tougher warming goal in Paris deal Bangkok newsroom
Opinion
Can new global alliances deliver a tough enough climate deal? Laurie Goering
CO2 levels hit record high for 30th year in a row: WMO Reuters
Paris climate talks likely to go to the wire - Sweden Reuters
EU finance ministers set for vague climate promises Reuters
Climate envoys should try harder after Paris: poorer nations Reuters
Can UN climate talks catch up with the real world? Megan Rowling
Paris climate talks not just hot air, France tells U.S. Reuters
Global emissions gap could still be 12 bln tonnes in 2030 - UN Reuters
Paris deal 'departing station' for climate action: Figueres Laurie Goering
Paris deal will not include global carbon price - UN climate chief Reuters
Climate finance row slows UN talks as time runs short for Paris Alister Doyle and Megan Rowling
Climate finance row slows UN talks as time runs short for Paris Alister Doyle and Megan Rowling
Migration needs a home in global climate deal - UN experts Megan Rowling
Paris climate summit will hinge on finance - poor nations Alister Doyle and Megan Rowling
OPEC nations plan to join UN climate drive Reuters
Row over transparency as climate talks told to 'get serious' Megan Rowling
Canada's Trudeau faces big challenges on climate change Reuters
UN climate talks push forward with beefed-up deal draft Thomson Reuters Foundation
France hopeful on climate deal after rocky start to UN talks Reuters
Opinion
Sense of deja vu as slimline climate deal expands again Megan Rowling
South Africa likens draft climate deal to apartheid Reuters
Rich nations lag in 'fair share' of climate action - study Reuters
As UN climate deal looms, pressure on nations to ditch demands Reuters
Opinion
Climate negotiators gear up for war of words at Bonn talks Megan Rowling
Countries see climate change action 'in own interest' - experts Laurie Goering
Opinion
'Loss and damage': a core ingredient for a new climate deal Sven Harmeling
Climate pledges not enough but good start: European Commission Reuters
Enforcing a global climate deal: speak loudly, carry no stick Reuters
Pressure grows for global climate cash to help hard-hit poor Megan Rowling
Indonesia to curb rising greenhouse gas emissions; details thin Reuters
Obama, Xi lay out joint vision for global climate agreement Reuters
Rising tide of loss and damage advances cause in UN climate deal Megan Rowling
China climate announcements turn tables on U.S. Congress foes Reuters
France's Hollande says climate talk promises must become action Reuters
China-U.S. deal sets bar low ahead of Paris climate talks Reuters
Weak climate deal would harm new global goals: Robinson Megan Rowling
At UN climate talks, growing frustration at "snail's pace" Reuters
National emissions plans too weak to limit climate change - study Reuters
Small island states ditch diesel for cheaper, cleaner energy Megan Rowling
Paris climate deal must signal end to carbon economy - experts Laurie Goering
Technical solutions alone can't fix climate change - scientists Laurie Goering
Opinion
Is building resilience to climate change so desirable? Laurie Goering
Carbon price, social push needed to curb emissions: economists Laurie Goering
UN climate deal draft must be shorter, clearer - minister Megan Rowling
Pope urges U.N. to take strong action on climate change Reuters
Nations warn time running short to prepare Paris climate deal Alister Doyle and Megan Rowling
Trust improving in complex UN climate talks, officials say Megan Rowling
Poorest states urge action on climate damage in Paris deal Megan Rowling
Forest protection scheme sewn up at UN climate talks Megan Rowling
Pressure grows at UN climate talks for clearer deal outline Megan Rowling
Faith groups seek climate deal boost from Pope, pilgrimage Megan Rowling
Rich states can't meet 2020 climate aid goal alone - researchers Megan Rowling
Financial markets ignore climate impacts at their peril - experts Megan Rowling
World's least-polluting nations aim to set Paris climate bar high Megan Rowling
UN climate fund gears up to deploy cash after Japan inks pledge Megan Rowling
No Paris climate deal without finance for poor nations - France Megan Rowling
Weak climate deal would jeopardise new development goals - experts Laurie Goering
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