‘(Reuters) – Senator John Kerry, leading the drive for compromise climate change legislation, said on Tuesday his proposal would not contain any sort of motor fuels tax and could scrap an oil sector “fee” that has been discussed.’
News: Archive for April, 2010
Sen. Kerry hints at changes in climate bill | Reuters
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010China invests heavily in fertile green auto ground | Reuters
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010‘Reuters – Chinese automakers, unscathed by a savage global downturn, are ramping up efforts to get more cleaner, low-emission vehicles on the roads, counting on the green drive to propel them into the top ranks of the global auto industry.’
via China invests heavily in fertile green auto ground | Reuters.
Indigenous Peoples of North America Join President Evo Morales in Bolivia for Historic Earth Day Climate Change Conference – Indigenous Environmental Network – pitchengine.com
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010‘Cochabamba, Bolivia– Indigenous Peoples from across North America and their allies from around the world gathered at the invitation of Bolivian President Evo Morales in Cochabamba this morning for the kick-off of an historic conference on climate change and the “rights of Mother Earth.”’
Dairy sector adds 4 percent to man-made emissions: FAO | Reuters
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010‘(Reuters) – The dairy sector accounts for 4 percent of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said in a report.’
via Dairy sector adds 4 percent to man-made emissions: FAO | Reuters.
Cameron: ‘Victory’ in Brazil halting dam – Yahoo! News
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010‘BRASILIA, Brazil – A judge on Wednesday temporarily halted bidding on a controversial hydroelectric dam in the Amazon, a move hailed as a “small victory” by movie director James Cameron, who has taken up the fight against the project.’
Video: Carbon Offset Debate at the Green Festival
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010April 10, San Francisco
Five part video presentation of the Green Festival panel discussion “The Carbon Offset Debate” at the Green Festival.
Speakers Scott Porter, Joshua Hart, Tiffany McCormick Potter, and Gopal Dayeneni presented a variety of perspectives on the effectiveness and ethics of carbon offsets.
Part 1: Introductions by Kevin Danaher and Scott Porter’s Presentation
Part 2 Joshua Hart
Part 3 Tiffany McCormick Potter
Part 4 Gopal Dayeneni
Part 5 Gopal Dayeneni conclusion and Panel Discussion
Suntech, Trina Solar sign $11.7 bln loan deals | Reuters
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010‘(Reuters) – China’s top solar power equipment makers Suntech Power Holdings and Trina Solar have signed framework agreements with China Development Bank (CDB), giving them access to a combined 80 billion yuan ($11.72 billion) in loans, company officials said.’
via Suntech, Trina Solar sign $11.7 bln loan deals | Reuters.
U.S., Denmark cut climate aid after summit: Bolivia | Reuters
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010‘(Reuters) – Bolivia accused the United States and Denmark on Saturday of cutting aid to the South American country as punishment for its fierce opposition to the Copenhagen Accord for fighting global warming.’
via U.S., Denmark cut climate aid after summit: Bolivia | Reuters.
Scientists cleared of malpractice in UEA’s hacked emails inquiry | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Researchers ‘dedicated if slightly disorganised’, but basic science was fair, finds inquiry commissioned by university
via Scientists cleared of malpractice in UEA’s hacked emails inquiry | Environment | guardian.co.uk.
Study Finds Benefits in Modified Crops but Warns of Overuse – NYTimes.com
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010‘Genetically engineered crops have provided “substantial” environmental and economic benefits to American farmers, but overuse of the technology is threatening to erode the gains, a national science advisory organization said Tuesday in a report.’
via Study Finds Benefits in Modified Crops but Warns of Overuse – NYTimes.com.