An apocalyptic new report from the UN overstates the dangers of global warming.

Most voters want the government to limit carbon emissions, but at a time when half of all Americans own less than $500 in savings, climate ranks low on their priority list. Through our proposal, the Baker-Schultz Carbon Dividends Plan, the United States can address economic insecurity and climate risk at the same time. In essence, the plan divvies out cash to Americans in support of a low-carbon future. And it has the backing of Big Oil.

Governments need to start treating water as a national security issue. This according to Alice Hill, an American expert who specialises on the effects of climate change, among others.

For a governor who denies that he has any interest in discussing his legacy, Jerry Brown has a funny way of coming full circle.