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EU transport can cut emissions by 89% by 2050
2 Sep 2010Greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the EU could be reduced by 89% by 2050 compared with 1990 levels if all the options currently available are embraced with bold ambition, new research shows.
New tool helps assess carbon savings from ICT
1 Sep 2010The global ICT sector has unveiled a new methodology for evaluating the carbon emission-reduction potential of its products and services. The tool, launched on Wednesday, is the first common yardstick for CO2 savings from ICT offerings.
NewsForest fires take toll on Portugal CO2 emissions
31 Aug 2010The impact of Portugal’s forest fires on the country’s compliance with Kyoto targets has come under the spotlight, after a report on Saturday by environmental NGO Quercus claimed the fires this year have produced more than one million tonnes of CO2.
NewsCarbon price could end year at €25/tonne – report
31 Aug 2010The price of European emission allowances (EUAs) could rise to at least €25 per tonne by the end of the year depending on forthcoming regulatory developments, Deutsche Bank said in a report on Tuesday. The firm had predicted in April a price of €18-20/t by end 2010.
NewsAnalyst cuts Kyoto credit supply forecast by 25%
30 Aug 2010Carbon market analyst Point Carbon expects a quarter fewer carbon credits from the Kyoto protocol's clean development mechanism (CDM) this year after credit issuance delays for HFC-23 projects while these are investigated for fraud.
NewsUK still planning EPS for power plants – minister
18 Aug 2010British energy and climate minister Chris Huhne has insisted he is still considering an environmental performance standard (EPS), a CO2 limit for coal-fired power plants, following a media report that the government was backing away from the idea.
AnalysisUS climate bill flop threatens global progress
28 Jul 2010Following the American Senate’s decision to abandon comprehensive climate change legislation, how will the US meet its 17% emissions reduction commitment? And what does it mean for the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) and Cancún?
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2 Sep 2010
- Burger King drops Indonesian palm oil company AFP
- Green roofs antidote to urban heat island effect - researchers The Guardian
- Climate change puts China harvests at risk AFP
- Taiwan premier wants cap-and-trade for greenhouse gas emissions Bloomberg
31 Aug 2010
- Greenhouse-gas regulation backed by a majority in US poll Bloomberg
- Japan foresees starting carbon-emissions trading in 2013 Bloomberg
23 Aug 2010
- China renewables 'to power ahead without CDM mechanism' Reuters
- World Bank defends HFC carbon reduction projects Reuters
- Boreal soils may emit more CO2 than previouly thought Press release
18 Aug 2010
- Three China HFC projects face UN CO2 offset probe Reuters
- China awaits proof to back carbon capture technology Reuters
16 Aug 2010
- UK to delay decision on EPS standards for plants The Guardian
9 Aug 2010
2 Aug 2010
- Brazil's climate chief dampens hopes for Cancun Treehugger
- US inaction on climate troubles global talks Associated Press
26 Jul 2010
- Australian PM confirms emissions trading delay Reuters
- Czech minister warns against 30% carbon cut Prague Daily Monitor
- Swedish utility tests CO2-scrubbing algae in Germany The Local
23 Jul 2010
EEA chief speaks up for biodiversity
ENDS Europe's Sonja van Renssen asks the EEA’s Jacqueline McGlade how she expects the agency’s new biodiversity tools to help shape EU policy
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