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A simpler path to cutting carbon emissionsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 2, 2010
If our goal is carbon reduction, a cap-and-trade or carbon-pricing bill, with its likely compromises, would be worse right now than no regulation. Pricing carbon below $40 per ton will not change how industry does business or drive adoption of new technologies. With... Read more.. |
Carbon Management Spending to Total $3.4 Billion in the Manufacturing Sector by 2017, According to Pike ResearchBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 1, 2010
In 2007, global manufacturing industries accounted for about 40% of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, making manufacturing the single largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a result, carbon management and reduction have become serious issues for... Read more.. |
So near yet so far: the EU and IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 29, 2010
The way ahead The European Union has been a trusted partner in India’s development efforts, contributing funds to tackle poverty, improve healthcare and provide access to good education in India. In recent years, co-operation has increased to such areas like civil aviation,... Read more.. |
So near yet so far: the EU and IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 29, 2010
The way ahead The European Union has been a trusted partner in India’s development efforts, contributing funds to tackle poverty, improve healthcare and provide access to good education in India. In recent years, co-operation has increased to such areas like civil aviation,... Read more.. |
Stress on local action to mitigate the effects of climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 25, 2010
Climate change and the problems associated with it need to be tackled on a global scale but local actions to mitigate its effects are also required, speakers at a symposium said here on Thursday. N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu, who chaired a panel discussion on the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Stress on local action to mitigate the effects of climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 25, 2010
Climate change and the problems associated with it need to be tackled on a global scale but local actions to mitigate its effects are also required, speakers at a symposium said here on Thursday. N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu, who chaired a panel discussion on the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Critics slam new climate change proposal in BonnBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 20, 2010
A new round of climate talks ended Friday with rich and poor countries both sharply criticizing a new text meant to pave the way toward a deal to halt global warming. Still, the United Nations said progress was made at the two-week meeting in Bonn. "This all in all is a big... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues |
UNDP lists eight-point action agenda to achieve MDGsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 18, 2010
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday rolled out an eight-pronged strategy it hopes can help poor nations advance sustainable development, considerably reduce poverty and essentially drive the attainment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the next... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Critics slam climate change proposalBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 12, 2010
A new round of climate talks has ended with rich and poor countries criticising a new text meant to pave the way toward a deal to halt global warming.Still, the United Nations says progress has been made at the two-week meeting in Bonn. 'This, all in all, is a big step... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues |
Rich and poor countries unimpressed with new climate change proposal in BonnBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 12, 2010
A new round of climate talks ended Friday with rich and poor countries both sharply criticizing a new text meant to pave the way toward a deal to halt global warming. Still, the United Nations said progress was made at the two-week meeting in Bonn."This all in all is a big... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues |