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“Green” Certifications: The Planet in Your Hands
No commentsConsumers now have the power to purchase eco-friendly projects, pushing industries to clean up their chain of production. Organizations like the Forest Stewarship Council (FSC) certificy that a product is sustainably harvested from the forest.
»Curbing climate change: what’s in it for China?
No commentsChina’s stance is seen as key to the success of a post-Kyoto climate change agreement.
»A Promise From Mexico
No commentsReduction in Mexico’s GHG emissions will be possible only, “if there’s technology transfer availability and international financing,” Elvira said. According to the Centre for Clean Air Policy, Mexico can reduce its emissions from oil refineries, cement industry, and electricity sector.
»Malaysia explains delayed climate policy
2 commentsMalaysia is taking a long time to develop its climate change policy because it wants to ensure broad-based support, the environment minister said.
»Brazilian Minister proposes technology network
No commentsIn his speech on the first day of the high level segment, the Environment Minister of Brazil launched an initiative to help transfer of green technology to poor countries, funded by auctions of carbon credits.
»Doing Away with the Kerosene Stove? Not So fast!
No commentsNegotiations on whether Kenyans and people from other developing countries should have access to cutting edge technology to tap solar, wind and geothermal power have intensified during the two-week Climate Change Conference here in Poznan, Poland, with disagreements emerging between the developed and developing countries.
»COP 14 Opens today in Poznan
No commentsAt the opening ceremony of COP14, speakers emphasized the urgency and importance of climate change negotiations amid the impact of the global financial crisis.
»Happy Feet
No commentsAmong the 120 exhibits at the green technology exhibition at the UNFCCC in Poznan is a dance floor that generates electricity, a device that catches fog, and even hanging vegetable gardens.
»Will South Africa lead the solar energy revolution?
No commentsSouth Africa, Brazil and other emerging economies are likely to face emissions caps come 2012. Can South Africa’s solar energy ventures compete with its vast supply of cheap coal?
»What Bali means for China
No commentsChina played a critical negotiating role in the fraught UN climate summit in Bali. Its next challenge is to satisfy the demands of the world’s media.
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