http://unimondo.oneworld.net/article/archive/2106 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - Unimondo/Italiano/Topics/Ambiente/Cambiamento climatico Changes in UK development and climate policy http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164092/1/2106 What's in store for Britain's Department for International Development under a Conservative administration? Shadow International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has given some clues on changes in development and climat policies if there's a change of government. Greenhouse gases hit record levels, says WMO http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86014 Global concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - the main long-lived greenhouse gases in the atmosphere - have reached the highest levels recorded since pre-industrial times, says the World Meteorological Organization’s 2008 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. Tory plans on climate and development http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86012 "We must end the use of the Export Credit Guarantee Department to promote 'dirty' fossil fuel power stations around the world, and instead make it a champion of green technology." The Shadow International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell unveils a six-point manifesto. Climate measures 'devastating to tribal peoples' http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/86010 Measures to stop global warming can be as devastating to tribal peoples as climate change itself, says a new report, The most inconvenient truth of all. A campaign for all seasons http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164077/1/2106 Large billboard adverts appear today in over 900 locations across England depicting typical British seasons that could soon look very different because of the impacts of climate change. Tipping points warning as 3°C warming looms http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164076/1/2106 The world is dangerously close to reaching temperature thresholds – or “tipping points” – that can unleash devastating environmental, social and economic changes, according to a new report. Guyana: the inside story of a REDD deal http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164071/1/2106 Guyana's groundbreaking forest conservation deal with Norway was to have been with Britain - but London showed little interest. President Jagdeo talks frankly about a project that is setting the pace for a forest agreement as part of the international climate negotiations. UK Energy Bill under fire http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164060/1/2106 The proposed Energy Bill that would allow the British Government to raise money to fund carbon capture and storage demonstration projects "does nothing to prevent new large coal plants being built with only a small fraction of their emissions being captured," a leading environmental group warned today. Art of a changing world http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85994 The Copenhagen climate change negotiations are a focus not just for talks and discussions but also for artists: exhibitions on the topic include Earth: Art of a changing world, which runs 3 December to 31 January at the Royal Academy in Picadilly. Africa must act to tackle water crisis, says report http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85990 Africa's freshwater resources are under serious threat from climate change and urgent adaptation measures are needed, says a study. Climate and sanitation: partners in shame http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164046/1/2106 It may seem far-fetched but success stories in changing sanitation behaviour in developing countries might offer insights for the difficult transition to low carbon lifestyles for the rich. The other CO2 problem http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85983 The oceans slow down global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide. But there is a heavy price to pay in their own ecosystem. Cosmos Magazine Agreement impossible, say Southeast Asian leaders http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85982 Southeast Asian leaders agreed there was virtually no chance of finalising an internationally legally-binding agreement on climate change at the international conference in Copenhagen in December - and a proposed pledge to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 was dropped from the final statement of a summit in Singapore. + No time for Copenhagen deal, says Obama + No Climate Deal in Copenhagen Good for Green Patent Rights + EU must step-in to save Copenhagen from disaster Environment ministers try to steer Copenhagen http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164030/1/2106 Environment Ministers from 45 countries meeting in Copenhagen on 16-17 November have a chance to get the December international climate talks on the right track, says an international development group. Join The Wave http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85972 On 5 December, join thousands of young people in a coordinated flashdance for climate justice on The Wave.