Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:20:11 +0100 EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard on Monday called on countries fighting an airlines carbon emissions fee to propose concrete action to fight climate change. (Source: AFP)
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:00:12 +0100 The world shipping industry could accept a global levy on carbon emissions from merchant ships under a deal that would also channel proceeds to poor countries, according to an announcement at the UN climate talks on Tuesday. (Source: AFP)
Climate negotiations open, focus on emissions cuts
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:10:11 +0100 Global warming already is causing suffering and conflict in Africa, from drought in Sudan and Somalia to flooding in South Africa, President Jacob Zuma said Monday, urging delegates at an international climate conference to look beyond national interests for solutions. (Source: AP)
S.Africa's new climate policy to curb industry emissions
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:40:21 +0200 A new South African climate change policy curbing industry emissions will give the country leverage when it hosts the next round of global climate talks, the environment minister said Tuesday. (Source: AFP)
Nuclear power essential to cut emissions: UK expert
Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:40:14 +0200 Britain's chief scientific adviser voiced concern Wednesday at moves to abandon nuclear power after Japan's Fukushima crisis, saying it remains vital to combat global warming. (Source: AFP)
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