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Scotland develops action plan to drive development of renewable energy - PublicTechnology.net

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:36:00 GMT

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth John Swinney said that developing the right renewables infrastructure and boosting skills will help Scotland to meet its climate change targets. The Renewables Action Plan ...

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Opposition wants climate change action from Ottawa - Space Daily

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:37:00 GMT

The Liberal Party, Canada's main opposition group, warned the government Thursday against blocking an international deal to combat climate change, due to be negotiated in Copenhagen this December. Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff accused Prime ...

Policy "revolution" is needed to tackle climate change - The Guardian

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:50:00 GMT

On July 9, the leaders of the world's largest economies will meet in L'Aquila, Italy, at the Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate to discuss progress towards a new global climate agreement. In six months, a deal is supposed to be struck ...

Climate Policy: No Proper Cost Benefit Analysis - Scoop

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:10:00 GMT

?While the new NZIER/Infometrics report to the government on climate change policy provides useful insights, it is not a Regulatory Impact Statement, as required by and defined in the terms of reference of the parliamentary select committee ...

Byron Bay's beachside mansions to go in face of climate change - News.com.au

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:38:00 GMT

MILLIONS of dollars worth of luxury waterfront homes at Byron Bay will be demolished in the name of climate change following a council decision to enshrine "planned retreat" in law. The radical step to block homeowners protecting their property from ...

Emissions Must Peak by 2020, U.S. Says in Group of Eight Draft - Bloomberg

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:37:00 GMT

July 2 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. is joining other developed countries for the first time in saying global greenhouse gases should peak by 2020 and the average worldwide temperature shouldn?t rise more than 2 degrees Celsius, according to a draft ...

Drax protesters found guilty of obstructing coal train - The Guardian

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:15:00 GMT

Climate change protesters who hijacked a power station coal train in a highly organised operation have been convicted by a jury in a unanimous verdict which came after less than two hours. The 22 men and women, including a senior university lecturer ...

EU leaders postpone decision on climate change aid - Tehran Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:56:00 GMT

The EU ?recognizes the scale of the effort required? and would therefore contribute ?a fair share of international public support for action for mitigation and adaptation, in particular for the least developed countries,? the 27 heads of ...

Journalists protest Global Warming spin cycle - American Thinker

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:00 GMT

Even journalists are beginning to revolt at tactics the government is now using to spin the Global Warming myth. Controversy erupted this week at the World Conference of Science Journalists over the National Science Foundation's "underwriting" of ...

WWF urges G8 summit to take action on climate change - Engineering News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:25:00 GMT

As the Group of Eight (G8) countries prepare for the G8 summit in Italy next week, the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) has urged leaders to put meaningful climate change action at the top of the agenda, and issued the top industrialised nations with ...

Merkel: G8 to agree on 2 degrees climate goal - ????

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Merkel, addressing parliament, described as a "watershed" recent moves by US President Barack Obama, who has promised tougher action to slow global warming than his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush and reversed some of his policies. "We should ...

Electricity Grid Videos

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:14:20 GMT

How can we develop a"renewable rich" electricity grid?EESI Smart Grid Briefing on Capitol HillEnergy Efficient ElectronicsThe Great Green GridGrid 2.0EESI Transmission Technology and Regulation BriefingWired for ProgressMicrogrids: providing power locally.

Council's green credentials under fire - This is Scunthorpe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT

GREEN campaigners have been invited to meet with council chiefs after claiming North Lincolnshire Council was not doing enough to tackle climate change. North Lincolnshire Friends of the Earth believes the authority has made 'little real progress' in ...

India not to sign binding agreements on environment

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:09:32 GMT

Jairam Ramesh, the guardian minister for India's shockingly degraded environment, has said development will continue to be the priority over ecological concerns.

Coal Resistance Continues at Mainshill Solidarity Camp

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:28:13 GMT

It's another interesting week of resistance to coal power. While Greenpeace occupy a boat bringing coal into Kingsnorth, a group of anti-coal activists have setup an ocupation at a site where Scottish Coal are planning to start a new mine.Here is a update from the site.After a whole night of digging in and strengthening defences, the rumoured eviction this morning hasn't happened. However, the

Oil-Rich Canada, Russia Labeled Climate `Bad Boys' Among Leading Economies

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:13:07 GMT

Canada and Russia , both northern and oil-rich, are making the least progress in cutting carbon- dioxide emissions among the major economies, a new study shows.

Greenpeace blocks delivery of coal to Kingsnorth

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:08 GMT

Greenpeace board a coal freight ship on it's way to make it's delivery at Kingsnorth. EON's coal plant at Kingsnorth is the focus of campaigns by numerous organisations due to the govornments indication that a new coal plant could be built there as a replacement--the first new uk coal plant in 30 years. Govornment policy has shifted somewhat, no new and entirely unabated coal plants are going to

PSE Praises Congressional Action on Climate Change

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:59 GMT

Puget Sound Energy, the nation's second-largest utility owner of wind power, supports recent action by the U.S. House of Representatives in passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, and believes lawmakers are taking steps today that will benefit both the environment and the economy for the future.

BAM offices invaded in protest over kingsnorth.

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:27:00 GMT

The headquaters of BAM have been targeted by a group of protestors complaining of it's plans to help build a new coal plant at Kingsnorth while marketing itself a "sustainable construction company".The protestors are part of the Climate Camp movement and in particular the E.ON F.OFF campaign. E.ON are planning to build the first new coal plant in the UK for over 30 years.?BAM Nuttall say they

On the Ritter team: Lambert...

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:56:31 GMT

Rifle Mayor Keith Lambert has been chosen as one of 30 leaders around the state to be appointed to Gov.

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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:27 GMT

Towards sustainable development

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:56:09 GMT

The planetary atmospheric space is a common resource and both production and consumption patterns need to be addressed, with the willingness to address lifestyle issues, to tackle the challenge of climate change, the Economic Survey for 2008-09 tabled in Parliament today states.

June 1st Climate Rush: No New Coal, Trains not Planes

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:32:10 GMT

Several hundred climate change activists took part in a Pedal Power Bike Rush organised by the 'Climate Rush' around London yesterday evening (Monday 1 June 2009) demanding the UK government take effective action to counter climate change.Related:Evening StandardIndymediaMore on climate rush:Climate Rush WebsiteClimate Rush TwitterClimate Rush Photos

The Global Campaign for Climate Action opens HQ in Montreal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:35:48 GMT

Copenhagen pep rally Montreal will be the headquarters for the Global Campaign for Climate Action .

Lush Supporting Climate Rush in Liverpool St Station

Sun, 31 May 2009 23:46:50 GMT

Video: Lush support Climate Rush

US at Bottom of G8 Emissions Reduction/Climate Change Action Rankings

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:24:57 GMT

The US ranks next to last among G8 member countries when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and paving the way toward a clean energy economy, according to a World Wildlife Fund SE-Allianz study released July 1. US greenhouse emissions have risen by almost 15% since 1990 - the base reference year used in the voluntary CO2 and greenhouse ...

Climate Change: Opportunity For Biopirates?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:28:42 GMT

Genetically modified crops that can withstand environmental stress may be one answer to climate change but a powerful lobby is building up against the patenting of technologies involved, especially when they are derivatives of traditional farmers' innovations.

Kingsnorth Six

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:21:12 GMT

When six activists, protesting against climate pollution, scaled a tower at a coal-fired power station in 2007 the resulting court case drew support from the world's leading scientists. Their subsequent acquittal proved historic and changed government policy. Here, the 'Kingsnorth Six' tell their story* Geraldine Bedell* The Observer, Sunday 31 May 2009Six ordinary people. One extraordinary feat

Canada and Russia 'climate bullies' among G8

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:15 GMT

Canada and Russia, both northern and oil-rich, are making the least progress in cutting carbon dioxide emissions among the major economies, a new study shows.

On The Green Front

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:28:35 GMT

If you are interested in climate change and environmental news then you might like to check out this new radio show.The Green FrontOther good shows include Living of Earth by Public Radio International and Living Planet on Deutche Welle Radio. Both of these are available as podcasts. All three of these programs could do with funding so if you value your green news then don't act like it is free

Pay-as-you-drive could solve Kendal's traffic woes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:37 GMT

DRIVE car sharing scheme could be the key to cutting Kendal's congestion - and saving motorists thousands of pounds.

Truecostofchevron.com

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:18:17 GMT

The True Cost of Chevron Campaign today launched a new website as a hub of information on Chevron?s global toxic operations. The website highlights Chevron?s human and environmental consequences around the world while illustrating the unprecedented coalition against Chevron.? We are excited to launch this comprehensive site illustrating the breadth of Chevron?s destructive operations globally,?

Portland neighborhoods write the book on sustainability

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:29:24 GMT

Sustainability begins at home, too - or at least in the neighborhood. Southeast Uplift , a coalition of 20 neighborhood associations in southeast Portland, has teamed up with Portland State University students to produce a Neighborhood Climate Action Planning Handbook.

UK Climate Policy?

Tue, 26 May 2009 11:16:15 GMT

Things are getting tough for Ed Miliband. It looks like fudging the issues isn't the same as providing leadership.Do you want nuclear power--asks industry? Pay for it, they say!Are you serious about climate change--ask climate campaigners? Dont give us a 70% polluting coal plant they demand!But that was easy, are you going to deal with transport emissions? Don't expand heathrow then!

Rifle mayor named to Ritter committee

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:22:00 GMT

Rifle Mayor Keith Lambert has been chosen as one of 30 leaders around the state to be appointed to Gov.

Climate Camp Ecuador!

Sat, 23 May 2009 14:07:29 GMT

At the moment as Marea Creciente (RT-Ecuador) is just begining with very few members (full time workers & students!), we're joining forces with other groups, which includes the national Indigenous movement.First, to resist the big fossil fuel national battle against Mining on a Large Scale, which is an agressive project that the ecuadorian assembly and government are trying to put forward. We

Cath Whittingham and Jan Clark, of Friends of the Earth

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:03:58 GMT

GREEN campaigners have been invited to meet with council chiefs after claiming North Lincolnshire Council was not doing enough to tackle climate change.

The Climate Lobby?s Nonstop Growth

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:21:16 GMT

The number of companies paying lobbyists to engage with the US govornment has spiralled in recent years. The question is, what effect is this having on policy making. Are the solutions which benefit business the best solutions for society as a whole?An couple of interesting articles on the topic over at the Centre for Public Integrity:Exlosion of climate change lobbying.10 Lobbying firms