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Developing Countries Could Sue for Climate Action -- StudyBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 5, 2010
A new study out says vulnerable countries could sue the United States and other industrialized nations for action on climate change. The report, published by the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development (FIELD), based in the United Kingdom, says... Read more.. |
India commits to help smaller neighbours cope with climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 5, 2010
Aware of the need to work together, India has committed to help its smaller neighbours cope with effects of climate change. Stressing that there is no rift with neighbours on the issue, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh told on Monday that... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
Way to goBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 4, 2010
Leave your footprint on the sands of time, by all means. But no carbon footprint, please! That's the message from global warming and tech companies are heeding it - and helping businesses across sectors to be more energyefficient without losing out on productivity. ... Read more.. |
IBM believes responsible suppliers create business value By : sustainabilityo..., Sep 29, 2010
In this first article under the “Corporate Sustainability Series”, Reji K. Pillai (Head, Energy & Utilities Industry at IBM India/South Asia) talks about the drivers for sustainability, emission reduction targets and the status of green procurement in IBM. Reji... Read more.. |
Readying North East India for REDD+ By : Swapan Mehra, Sep 24, 2010
The article is a primer on the opportunity and potential of REDD+ and summarizes the proceedings of a recently concluded workshop on deforestation drivers in the north east and the roles REDD+ financing can play in forestry conservation ... Read more.. |
World powers to tackle climate amid skepticismBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 20, 2010
The 17 nations responsible for 80 percent of carbon emissions blamed for global warming will seek to unblock stalled climate negotiations next week but analysts expect little progress. The two-day Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate kicks off Monday and will... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
More Companies Report Data to CDP Despite Uncertain ClimateBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 20, 2010
The number of U.S. and global companies reporting their greenhouse gas emissions continues to grow, despite a still-shaky economy and the chances for a global climate agreement more uncertain today than many would have expected a year ago. Amidst the continuing... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , Technology |
Panel to submit interim report on low carbon growth pathBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 17, 2010
A panel of experts headed by economist Kirit Parikh will submit an interim report to the government next week outlining a road map to achieve low carbon growth to tackle climate change. The report is in keeping with India's commitment to achieve 20-25 per cent cut in... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |
Cold comfort on KyotoBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 17, 2010
The clarification by a United Nations’ climate change official that the Kyoto protocol will continue even after 2012, when its scheduled emission reduction commitment period ends, provides only cold comfort. Unless there are fresh binding commitments for reduction in the... Read more.. |
Saving ozone is hastening climate change: UN studyBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 17, 2010
Global effort to reduce emission impact on ozone layer in atmosphere is causing faster climate change, a United Nations report had found. The report released on World Ozone Day said emissions of powerful greenhouse gases such as HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment |