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Australia's coal future is safe
As predicted in Climatico’s last national climate policy report, Australia has just taken the lead, along with Britain, in the development of Carbon Capture and Storage. » Read more...
Looming national elections disengage international and domestic plans on climate change
At the G20 Summit, Indian officials will be discussing with various global leaders about the most pressing problems of in the past few months: the economy, terrorism, and climate change. » Read more...
France’s Grenelle Environment: Greater than the sum of its parts?
As the G20 and UNFCCC meetings draw closer, France’s Green Plan (le Grenelle Environment Round Table) and a couple recent additions are worth a quick review. » Read more...
Ontario poised to leap into an uncertain Green Energy future
Everyone has groaned in this recession, and with good reason, but on the political front environmentalists groaned a little harder. » Read more...
Public Health and Climate Change- an intersection India cannot afford to miss
The public health dimension associated with climate changes is a critical interface that has yet to be fully addressed by the Government of India as they continue to push forward India's action plan on climate change. » Read more...
Australia's GreenPower scheme threatened
Since it was first introduced in 1997 as “a world-first” in greenhouse gas reductions, the GreenPower programme has demonstrated that the Australian population feels concerned about climate change. » Read more...
India focuses on equitable framework in months leading up to Copenhagen 2009
While the highly anticipated summit in Copenhagen is in December, there are already international negotiations taking place amongst country representatives. » Read more...
Adaptation and biodiversity concerns over deteriorating wetlands in India
Recently, climate change adaptation concerns in India have emphasized Himalayan areas and agriculture farmers. » Read more...
Economic recession may enable Japan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 million tons in the fiscal year 2008.
According to the analysis of the Ministry of the Environment (MoE), it was estimated that Japan could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 million tons (CO2 equivalent), which is equivalent to a 4% reduction compared to the 1990 base year. » Read more...
Interim Budget and Party Politics: An evaluation of climate policy in the coming months
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India's Greening States
A recent survey study, by HSBC's Climate Partnership , noted that nearly 45%of people surveyed in India view climate change as a higher priority than economic turmoil. » Read more...
Palm oil plantations = tropical rainforest destruction, right? Step forward Project POTICO
The connections between climate change, deforestation and the growth of palm oil plantations are pretty clear. » Read more...
It’s not just about the forests: Oceans are important in Indonesia too
When asked to think about the relationship between climate change and Indonesia, the most likely answers would revolve around rainforests, deforestation, orangutans and loss of livelihoods. » Read more...
Good news, bad news and local engagement in Indonesia
The good news As reported in this blog last week, new rules governing the distribution of foreign donor aid under the REDD scheme had been delayed. » Read more...
Indonesia under severe threat from climate change: does the Government know?
A recent report from the Economy and Environment Program for South East Asia (EEPSEA) makes grim reading for anyone concerned about the effects of climate change in South East Asia generally and Indonesia in particular. » Read more...
50 Billion for the German economy - how much for the environment?
Sigmar Gabriel, minister for the environment and former prime minister of lower Saxony, welcomed the second 'Konjunkturpaket' (stimulus package), as a chance for both job creation and the environment. » Read more...
Getting the Engines Started: India’s challenges in restructuring its transport sector
On a recent trip to India, I was amazed at the rapid speed to which the Indian populous have taken to the roads. In major urban cities of Bangalore and Chennai, traffic jams composed of auto rickshaws, overloaded buses, motorcyclists, and small-sized cars struggle to get from point A to B quickly, efficiently, and safely. Mixed Messages The development of the affordable Tata Nano, said to be available by March 2009, is projected to make car ownership accessible to millions in India. Rising ownership of automobiles on the roads is a double edged sword for India. While it signifies a progressive and robust economy it challenges India's stance on its commitment to climate change concerns by perpetuating rising demand for fuel and increasing CO2 levels. A large amount of money has been invested into the construction of roads and highway systems to link urban and rural economies and support the booming economy. The "Golden Quadrilateral" highway project linking India's megalopolis': Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata- carries a Rs. » Read more...
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