“I don’t think the American public has gripped in its gut what could happen. We’re looking at a scenario where there’s no more agriculture in California.”

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu warns of the threat posed to vineyards and farms from warming.

“The phase-out law will be abolished. The ban in the nuclear technology law on new construction will also be abolished.”

Citing concerns about climate change and energy dependence on Norway and other suppliers, the Swedish government plans to overturn a nearly 30-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power plants.

“What’s important is the UK’s impact on global warming and that includes other issues like aviation and consumption.”

Green Alliance director Stephen Hale, criticizing the government for not counting imports, shipping and aviation in figures that show greenhouse gas emissions falling 1.7% in 2007.

“I have relearned a basic lesson re interviews – which will have to be fewer and more guarded.”

Climate scientist James Hansen becomes wary of the media, following the upset over his refusal to back protesters opposing the expansion at Heathrow airport.