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World Bank sells 500,000 U.N. carbon offsetsBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 16, 2010
The World Bank has sold 500,000 United Nations-backed carbon offsets for the U.N.'s adaptation fund, Credit Suisse, which acted as a dealer for the sale, said in a statement. The transaction took place during the period Aug. 27 to Sept. 10, and the end-buyers varied... Read more.. |
China says rich-poor divide still dogs climate pact talksBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 13, 2010
The prospects of a new global climate change pact still hinge on resolving the divisions between rich nations and the developing world, a top Chinese climate negotiator said in remarks published on Monday. "Right now there are still huge differences between developed... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Hope of deal in Cancun fades as rich break vowBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 7, 2010
Hope of progress on a global climate deal at the year-end Cancun summit is rapidly dimming with rich countries backtracking on their commitment to provide climate funds. Finance is a key issue for rebuilding trust among developing and developed countries. The two-day... Read more.. |
State's climate change action plan gatheringBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 3, 2010
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Nations meet on climate cash, UN sees long haulBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Sep 3, 2010
About 45 nations met on Thursday to seek ways to raise billions of dollars in aid to help the poor combat climate change as the United Nations warned them of a long haul to slow global warming. Environment ministers and senior officials in Geneva were reviewing whether... Read more.. |
Toyota Will Introduce Hybrid Small Car in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 28, 2010
In developing car markets like China and India, the short-term strategy for carmakers seems to be "small, cheap and fuel-efficient." Fully electric powertrains are expected to catch on eventually, but where the intermediary step for the United States is expected be... Read more.. |
Greening telecom: Countryside and countrywide By : Komalirani Yenneti, Aug 26, 2010
As telephone has grown to become the lifeline of communication in most areas, telecom operators are looking towards green communications, which is expected to become a part of normal telecom business. Introduction ... Read more.. |
India rejects Vedanta mining plan on green worriesBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 25, 2010
India on Tuesday rejected a plan by UK-based mining group Vedanta Resources Plc to mine bauxite in an eastern state over environmental concerns, a blow to the firm already facing hurdles to a planned $9.6 billion energy deal in the country. The decision comes after... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , Environment , Hospitality , Law , Politics , Social Issues , Vedanta Resources Plc |
Greenpeace seeks Sonia's intervention for redrafting billBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 22, 2010
Environmental NGO Greenpeace Saturday sought National Advisory Council (NAC) chairperson Sonia Gandhi's intervention for redrafting a proposed legislation that will act as a single window clearance mechanism for GM crops in the country. According to the organisation,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Greenpeace , Social Issues |
India, US initiate pact for clean energy research tiesBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 21, 2010
India and the US have initiated the agreement for co-operation on joint clean energy research and development centre, which would facilitate research on a wide range of green power technologies. The agreement, MoU for which was signed during the Prime Minister Dr... Read more.. |