Inter Press Service: Japan has one of the world’s most aggressive environmental policies, set both…
Month: July 2008
Australia: Forging ahead: Wong uncompromising on environment agenda
AAP: The federal government is forging ahead with its plan to dramatically boost renewable energy,…
Flatscreen televisions fuel increase in global warming
Telegraph: The boom in flatscreen television could be fuelling global warming more than official estimates,…
Environment: Climate risk from flat-screen TVs
Guardian: The rising demand for flat-screen televisions could have a greater impact on global warming…
Draft G-8 paper eyes emissions cuts
Yomiuri Shimbun: The draft declaration to be adopted at the upcoming Group of Eight summit…
United Kingdom: Before G8, Britain Says CO2 Emissions Understated
Reuters: On the eve of a G8 summit due to address climate change, Britain admitted…
Australian Companies Say Carbon Trading to Raise Consumer Costs
Bloomberg: Australian consumers will face higher costs after the nation introduces emissions trading in 2010,…
Australia Carbon Adviser Opposes Fuel Break – Experts
Reuters: A draft blueprint of Australia’s emissions trading scheme will include fuel, but is unlikely…
Japan: Toyota Struggles to Meet Hybrid, Small Car Demand
Reuters: The surge in popularity for small cars and fuel-efficient hybrids has left Toyota Motor…
Some 1.5 Bln People May Starve Due to Land Erosion – FAO
Reuters: Rising land degradation reduces crop yields and may threaten food security of about a…