26 july 2010
China's Carbon Emissions May Reach Peak by 2030, State Researcher Says

China, the world’s biggest polluter, may see its carbon-dioxide emissions peak around 2030 as the country taps cleaner sources of energy, a researcher at a think tank run by the National Development and Reform Commission said.

26 july 2010
Emissions plan must maintain industry competitiveness
Australia’s emissions reduction policy must maintain the competitiveness of Australian export and import-competing industries - such as food and grocery - without exposing them to costs their competitors don’t face, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said.

19 july 2010
Government urged to invest more in low-carbon technologies

Britain needs to invest more in low-carbon technologies to reach its goal of cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, a climate advisory body to the government said on Monday. Skip related content

19 july 2010
Most vulnerable nations pledge climate action

 Six countries seen as most threatened by rising sea levels have vowed to cut their carbon emissions as a gesture of their commitment to fight global warming, the Maldivian government said.

14 july 2010
AUSTRALIA has called on China to do more to tackle climate change even though the Gillard Government does not have a scheme in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
As Labor works on a climate policy ahead of the election, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has tried to turn the attention to China.

13 july 2010
Global warming-induced water changes to continue for decades

A reversal of human-induced temperature changes will not quickly return the hydrological cycle to its prewarming state, contrary to popular belief, according to a new study.

13 july 2010
What climate policy action should Labor take to the election? Guest post by John Davidson

This guest post is by John Davidson. John is a process engineer who has spent most of his life in the construction and mining industries.

1 july 2010
New Zealand launches emissions trading scheme

New Zealand launched an emissions trading scheme Thursday in a bid to curb the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change but the scheme has angered both businesses and environmentalists.

29 june 2010
EPA Toxics Standards for Cities Are 10 Years Late, IG Report Says

More than 10 years after releasing a plan to reduce health risks from toxic emissions in urban areas, U.S. EPA has not followed through with new rules or updated risk assessments for smaller local sources, according to a new report by the agency's inspector general.

29 june 2010
Current CO2 emissions could lead to 'climate tipping point' by 2200

London, June 29 : If carbon dioxide emissions continue on their present course, there will be a fundamental shift in the global climate system— a tipping point—by 2200, according to a survey of leading climate scientists.

25 june 2010
Clean Energy Challenge orgs drop emissions

Massachusetts organizations taking part in the Governor’s Clean Energy Challenge reduced their carbon dioxide emissions by about 9 percent over the course of a year, according to an analysis released.

21 june 2010
On June 18, the Ministry of Finance, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the French Development Agency (AFD) Vietnam signed agreements for the “Support Programme to Respond to Climate Change” in Hanoi.

Under the agreements, Japan contributes 10 billion Japanese Yen (US$110 million) and France contributes 20 million euros ($24 million).

21 june 2010
Bonn conference focuses on media role in tackling climate change

What role does the media play in curbing climate change? That's the question a diverse group of participants will grapple with at Deutsche Welle's annual Global Media Forum in Bonn which opens on June 21.

18 june 2010
Experts Warn Climate Change Is Beginning to Disrupt Agriculture

Every nation -- developed and otherwise -- is dependent upon a stable agricultural sector, and climate change threatens that stability, a panel of experts said yesterday.

18 june 2010
Climate change will imperil food supply in Asia

Climate change will drastically reduce the flow of snow and ice meltwater in the Himalayas, threatening the food security of more than 60 million Asians, warn ecological researchers.

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