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The Paris summit will be missing one of the great world leaders on climate | Bill McKibben | Environment | The Guardian

Bill McKibben: As heads of state arrive in Paris, the Maldives’ Mohamed Nasheed is being held in a prison cell. Paris will feel the absence of one of the only true world leaders on climate change

Source: The Paris summit will be missing one of the great world leaders on climate | Bill McKibben | […]

Paris Climate Talks Avoid Scientists’ Idea of ‘Carbon Budget’ – The New York Times

Nations have pointedly declined to take up a recommendation from scientists, made several years ago, that they set a cap on total greenhouse gases.

Source: Paris Climate Talks Avoid Scientists’ Idea of ‘Carbon Budget’ – The New York Times

Bill Gates Expected to Create Billion-Dollar Fund for Clean Energy

An announcement is anticipated on Monday at the global summit meeting on climate in Paris, as Mr. Gates takes a major step to cut global-warming emissions.

Source: Bill Gates Expected to Create Billion-Dollar Fund for Clean Energy

The Climate Financing Senate Republicans Have Pledged To Block Is Key To The Paris Climate Talks | ThinkProgress

Economist Jeffrey Sachs explains why climate finance is key to global action on climate.

Source: The Climate Financing Senate Republicans Have Pledged To Block Is Key To The Paris Climate Talks | ThinkProgress

139 Countries Could Get All of their Power from Renewable Sources

Energy from wind, water and sun would eliminate nuclear and fossil fuels

Source: 139 Countries Could Get All of their Power from Renewable Sources

The House Science Committee Chair is harassing climate scientists

Lamar Smith has targeted government climate change researchers with a subpoena that demands all their notes and correspondence relating to a recent study

Source: The House Science Committee Chair is harassing climate scientists

SIGN THE CATHOLIC CLIMATE PETITION | The Global Catholic Climate Movement

Catholics need to step up against #ClimateChange, to protect God’s creation, the poor and future generations. Join the movement!

Source: SIGN THE CATHOLIC CLIMATE PETITION | The Global Catholic Climate Movement

Exxon Mobil Investigated in New York Over Possible Lies on Climate

The sweeping inquiry, by the state attorney general, focuses on whether the oil company lied to the public and investors over the risks of climate change.

Source: Exxon Mobil Investigated in New York Over Possible Lies on Climate

Francis: The Environment Encyclical | National Catholic Reporter

Source: Francis: The Environment Encyclical | National Catholic Reporter