Climate Change: latest news and comment
The best of selected climate change news and comment from around the world
28.08.2008
As the latest round of UN climate talks closes, Greenpeace has urged governments to pick up the pace of the negotiations which, in just over a year, must deliver a global deal to save the climate.
more...From: Greenpeace International Related topics/regions: [Ghana] [United Nations] [Climate change] Image: Ghana, where the latest climate talks have just ended
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24.06.2008
Kenya has approved a controversial biofuel project that environmentalists say could destroy some of the country's most pristine wetlands.
more...From: Guardian Unlimited Related topics/regions: [Kenya] [Climate change] [Energy] [Agriculture] Image: Africa has vast resources for developing biofuels - but at what cost? © Steve McNicholas / Worldwatch Institute
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24.06.2008
The World Development Movement publishes a "shocking new map and data" that it says clearly shows the potential effect of climate change in Kent.
more...From: World Development Movement Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Climate change] |
10.06.2008
Scientists from the world's leading industrial countries have today warned of dire consequences, particularly for developing countries, unless action is taken to adapt to threats to food and water supplies now and in the future.
more...Image: Water: warning from national science academies
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10.06.2008
Qatar Petroleum is to jointly invest up to $70m with the UK/Dutch Shell Group in researching carbon dioxide storage projects in the Middle East, including the development of potential sites in the gas-rich state.
more...Related topics/regions: [Qatar] [Climate change] |
27.10.2007
The UK Government must act on UNEP Global Environment Outlook, says 'climate change' MP.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Climate change] [Democracy] Image: Colin Challen MP
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27.03.2007
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More than 5.5 million people are short of drinking water because of an acute drought and unusually warm temperatures in Sichuan province.
Image: Parched land in Sichuan
Related topics/regions: [China] [Water/sanitation] [Climate change] |
22.02.2007
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Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes. The authentic figures speak for themselves.
Image: Eurostar train
Related topics/regions: [Europe] [Transport] [Pollution] |
02.02.2007
from Climate Change Action blog:
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"I have just returned from London where apart from meeting up with some good friends, I attended the inaugural meeting of Planet Positive," says Calvin Jones. "The meeting was both salutary and inspiring." Lots of links, ideas and inspiration on this page!
Image: Climate protests at Drax last year
Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Climate change] [Environmental activism] |
29.01.2007
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Half of the world's energy needs in 2050 could be met by renewables and improved efficiency, says a new report commissioned by Greenpeace and Europe's Renewable Energy Council.
Image: Solar panels
Related topics/regions: [Energy] [Renewable energy] |



More than 5.5 million people are short of drinking water because of an acute drought and unusually warm temperatures in Sichuan province.
Eurostar generates ten times less CO2 than flying the same routes. The authentic figures speak for themselves.
"I have just returned from London where apart from meeting up with some good friends, I attended the inaugural meeting of Planet Positive," says Calvin Jones. "The meeting was both salutary and inspiring." Lots of links, ideas and inspiration on this page!
Half of the world's energy needs in 2050 could be met by renewables and improved efficiency, says a new report commissioned by Greenpeace and Europe's Renewable Energy Council.