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04.05.2009
The Clean Development Mechanism established under the Kyoto Protocol on climate change "should go beyond pure compensation" and produce "a net atmospheric benefit," argues an expert.
more...Related topics/regions: [United Nations] [Pollution] [Atmosphere] [Climate change] [Energy]
Image: Without 'additionality', the net global effect will be an increase in emissions of climate-changing gases. Image credit: racineur
01.05.2009
Climate scientists are calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels because humans are now pumping so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that the '2-degree-C climate balloon' will burst otherwise, new studies show.
more...Related topics/regions: [Science] [Pollution] [Atmosphere] [Climate change] [Consumption] [Energy]
Image: Global carbon emissions are still increasing. Image credit: Potatojunkie
20.04.2009
The melting of glaciers resulting from climate change and the lack of adequate water management policies seem to be the main causes behind the water shortages that are fuelling conflicts in Peru.
more...Related topics/regions: [Peru] [Conflict] [Climate change] [Water/sanitation]
Image: Jacabamba Glacier, Peru, in 1980 (left) and 2002 (right) © Lynas
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