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EU divided over whale hunting

For the first time in years Europe plans to hunt more whales than Japan. This has divided European Union countries and is dismaying conservationists.

Blow to the budget may be good for the planet

Hikes in the electricity price may spur us to save energy and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, writes Faranaaz Parker.

Climate change panel hopes US comes to the party

Billions of dollars in adaptation funding is tied to the negotiations and targets for emission reductions could require massive economic overhauls.

Sea ice is slowly disappearing

Summer sea ice could be gone by 2080, says the International Polar Year.

Wind power moves investors

Terry Macalister reports on how fossil fuels are losing out in the race for investment cash.

Carbon tax takes flight

Canberra has proposed that a carbon dioxide reduction target is set for airlines as part of the treaty that will emerge from the Copenhagen summit.