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Pollution from car emissions killing millions in China and India
Study published by Lancet says surge in car use in south and east Asia killed 2.1m people prematurely in 2010
John Vidal
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Lord Stern: developing countries must make deeper emissions cuts
Climate economist says developing countries must face the 'brutal arithmetic' of their responsibility for emissions
Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent
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Which countries are planning the most coal-fired power plants?
More than 1,000 coal-fired power plants are being planned worldwide, new research has revealed
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More than 1,000 new coal plants planned worldwide, figures show
World Resources Institute identifies 1,200 coal plants in planning across 59 countries, with about three-quarters in China and India
Damian Carrington
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Long-billed vulture numbers recover in Pakistan after diclofenac ban
The drug was banned across south Asia in 2006 after it was found to be responsible for catastrophic population declines
Jessica Aldred
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Tiger population of India facing 'total disaster' due to tourism ban
High court decree condemned by environmentalists as well as those who earn their living from the endangered beast
Helen Pidd in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
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Central African nations launch joint initiative to tackle poaching
Ten countries sign up to $14m scheme that includes cooperation between law enforcement agencies and joint border patrols
Gaia Vince in Geneva
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UK and India call on China to ban tiger farms
China responds by asking Cites delegates to produce evidence for their assertion that farms threaten wild populations
Gaia Vince in Geneva
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Solar power brings electricity to the homes of India's poor
Entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organisations explore affordable ways to bring renewable energy to all
Julien Bouissou
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Cleaning up India's waste: but what is the future for army of tip pickers?
New plant may generate power and carbon credits but end hundreds of livelihoods
Jason Burke in Ghazipur
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Infosys cuts energy use by a third
Indian IT giant claims it's efficiency efforts are better than Google and Apple's, but Greenpeace says it should look beyond itself
Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent
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EU hails airline emissions tax success
More than 99% of major airlines comply with first step of Europe's scheme to charge them for carbon emissions
Erin Hale and Damian Carrington
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Global climate treaty may demand more carbon cuts from 'poor' countries
China and India may have to make bigger carbon emissions commitments as EU climate chief says Kyoto model is outdated
Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent
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The Gujarat Solar Park at Charanka
It's the biggest solar farm in the world, covering 2,000 ha of northern Gujarat, India, and it has the capacity to generate 600MW of power
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Ex-UN climate chief says business should get ready for low-carbon world
A new legally binding climate agreement hammered out last month in Durban is a signal to businesses to get ready to operate in a low-carbon economy
Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent
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Developed world failing on climate funds pledge, says Bangladeshi minister
Dipu Moni criticises 'dismal' efforts to deliver billions of pounds in aid to help poorer countries cope with environmental change
Fiona Harvey, environment correspondent
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Durban climate talks: media in China and India cautiously upbeat
News agency in China says onus is on developed nations to do more, while Indian paper strikes more nationalist tone
Jonathan Watts
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Durban talks: how Connie Hedegaard got countries to agree on climate deal
Fiona Harvey: The EU climate chief held her nerve to make US, China and India accept a legally binding agreement to cut carbon emissions
Fiona Harvey in Durban
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Durban climate conference stalemate pushes talks into extra time
Long-standing rifts healed but new fault lines emerge as governments wrangle over global warming agreement
John Vidal and Fiona Harvey
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Durban COP17: Connie Hedegaard puts pressure on China, US and India
As Durban climate change talks draws to a close, EU climate chief makes late call to large economies yet to back roadmap
Fiona Harvey and John Vidal in Durban
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Durban climate talks see US back EU proposal
US surprises delegates, boosting prospects of last-minute deal on carbon emissions – though China has yet to come on board
Fiona Harvey and John Vidal in Durban
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China favours EU plans for Kyoto replacement – but with conditions
UN climate talks back on track after China and Brazil say they will consider the 'right' legally-binding treaty on emission cuts
John Vidal and Fiona Harvey in Durban
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Durban climate talks 'roadmap' held up by India
EU plan to preserve Kyoto protocol and establish new parallel treaty finds support among some developing countries
John Vidal in Durban and Fiona Harvey
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UN climate talks see 'delayer countries' throw away the 2C goal | Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs: The goal of holding global warming to 2C will be missed if the world's largest economies insist on delaying negotiations
Michael Jacobs