
UN climate scientists review Himalayan glaciers claim
The UN's panel of climate scientists have begun reviewing the disputed claim in its 2007 report that Himalayan glaciers could melt entirely by 2035
Adam Vaughan
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The UN's panel of climate scientists have begun reviewing the disputed claim in its 2007 report that Himalayan glaciers could melt entirely by 2035
Adam Vaughan

Influential bloc of large developing countries expected to define common position on emissions cuts and climate aid
John Vidal, environment editor

Negotiators fail to reach agreement on key areas such as emission cuts, long-term finance and when poor countries should reduce emissions
John Vidal, Jonathan Watts and Suzanne Goldenberg in Copenhagen

Twitterers, blogging activists and other interest groups will outnumber the media at the world climate change summit in Copenhagen
John Vidal

On a 1,000-mile journey from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, the Guardian finds clear evidence of the terrible threat that global warming now poses to the millions who rely on water from the roof of the world
John Vidal in Jomsom, Nepal

Activists and survivors continue to fight for justice over gas leak which killed 20,000 and affected 600,000 others
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Twenty-five years after the disaster, campaigners say that chemicals continue to leach out of the disused factory, poisoning a generation of new victims
Shiona Tregaskis

Last of 'big four' polluters to commit on bringing down its carbon intensity by 24% by 2020
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Sources close to the Indian government say the country could reduce its carbon intensity by 24% by 2020 compared with 2005 levels
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Two reports say scene of 1984 disaster still has alarming levels of poisons, with one 2,400 times the WHO guideline
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Hopes of a strong deal at Copenhagen summit renewed as leaders commit to 'significant mitigation actions'
Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent and Jonathan Watts, Asia environment correspondent

IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri accuses Indian environment ministry of 'arrogance' for its report claiming there is no evidence that climate change has shrunk Himalayan glaciers
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

'Elephant-range' states will meet in Delhi next week to discuss the threat to the animals posed by poachers and habitat loss
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Europe is to pledge billions of pounds in financial support for poor countries, the Guardian can reveal
David Adam, environment correspondent

Countries will coordinate efforts on renewable energy and research into the effects of climate change in the Himalayas
Jonathan Watts, Asia environment correspondent

Suzanne Goldenberg: Never mind the rhetoric: New Delhi may yet be stealthily moving towards embracing emissions cuts
Suzanne Goldenberg

Obama administration hopes agreements between countries could breathe life back into Copenhagen deal as India prepares to announce cap and trade scheme
Suzanne Goldenberg and Jonathan Watts

Soot particles threaten environmental catastrophe
Randeep Ramesh and Suzanne Goldenberg
Jairam Ramesh, India's environment minister, says the US must move more forcefully to reduce emissions
Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent

Prime minister announces 100-fold increase in nuclear energy output by 2050 with thorium technology
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Delhi follows China's lead on climate change by proposing non-binding annual report on greenhouse gas emissions
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

US firm announces joint venture with Reva, firm behind G-Wiz, but experts say demand will be low unless Indian government invests in network of charging points
Randeep Ramesh in Delhi

Pressure on America increases as China set to take lead on tackling climate change and India plans 'aggressive' cuts
Suzanne Goldenberg, US environment correspondent

Oil company's sale signals further retreat from renewables
Terry Macalister