UK 'needs tougher climate target'

Tougher climate target unveiled
Ed Miliband commits the UK government to cutting carbon emissions by 80% - up from a 60% target - by 2050.

Emissions up in developed nations
Emissions of greenhouse gases by industrialised nations rose 2.3% from 2000 to 2006, the UN climate change agency says.

Climate pushing lemmings to cliff
Warmer winters are affecting the lemmings of southern Norway, scientists find, which may be bad news for animals that eat them.

Climate damage science studied
The UK's Royal Society is to investigate whether ambitious engineering schemes could reduce the impact of global warming.

Climate bill 'to include planes'
Measures to cut UK carbon emissions by 80% looks set to cover aviation and shipping, heading off a rebellion by MPs.