Climate Change archive

30.03.2005 The new Freedom of Information Act has struck another blow for transparent policy-making. New Scientist magazine has uncovered some painful truths about the safety of advanced gas-cooled nuclear reactors in the UK.

24.03.2005 A report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) reveals how international financial institutions are subsidising fossil fuel projects and neglecting renewable energy. Is is conceivable that the World Bank headed by neo-con Paul Wolfowitz would contemplate a change in strategy?
From: Institute for Public Policy Research

22.03.2005 If the government's climate change strategy is to have any credibility, the rate of carbon dioxide emissions should be falling, preferably significantly. Figures published yesterday instead show that emissions are rising - significantly.