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Is it a surprise that the Copenhagen Accord may not work?
Is it a surprise that the Copenhagen Accord may not work?
4/23/2010 11:20:07 AM:  New research shows that the pledges made in Copenhagen are unlikely to keep global warming with the required two degree limit.


Household products could save 8m worth of carbon with simple redesign
Household products could save 8m worth of carbon with simple redesign
3/15/2010 9:18:02 AM:  Environmentally-minded consumers are being let down by household product manufacturers who are failing to cut emissions from their production process, claimed a new study. <br/>


EU 'outsourcing' emissions to emerging economies
EU 'outsourcing' emissions to emerging economies
3/12/2010 9:38:01 AM:  The EU is exporting a third of its emissions to poorer countries, claims a new report.


UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
2/22/2010 3:18:24 PM:  United Nations tells emerging economies to prepare for e-waste 'mountains'.<br/>


EU biofuel targets threaten lives in developing countries
EU biofuel targets threaten lives in developing countries
2/16/2010 3:09:08 PM:  Action Aid argues that 100 million people overseas could starve because of the EU targets to increase biofuel production for transport.


China defends actions at UN summit
China defends actions at UN summit
12/22/2009 11:49:03 AM:  Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu has voiced concern over accusations made by "certain British politicians".<br/>


Ed Miliband is right, says FoE
Ed Miliband is right, says FoE
12/15/2009 2:49:04 PM:  FoE is supporting energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband in saying that negotiators need to get their acts together in Copenhagen.


Copenhagen boycott finishes
Copenhagen boycott finishes
12/15/2009 9:05:00 AM:  Poor countries have returned to the UN climate change talks after ending a temporary boycott of the conference in Copenhagen.<br/>


Miliband warns Copenhagen is not on track
Miliband warns Copenhagen is not on track
12/14/2009 11:05:04 AM:  Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband has said that the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen is currently not on target.


FoE calls for tougher climate talks
FoE calls for tougher climate talks
12/10/2009 8:45:06 AM:  Friends of the Earth is asking for tougher climate change action ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels today (December 10th).


Leaked draft proposals risk Copenhagen deal
Leaked draft proposals risk Copenhagen deal
12/9/2009 12:05:06 PM:  Developing countries are angry with proposals suggesting that richer countries should have more power in the climate change battle.<br/>


FoE welcomes dedication to CO2 action
FoE welcomes dedication to CO2 action
11/19/2009 12:05:06 PM:  US president Barack Obama and Chinese president Hu Jintao have been praised by FoE for their commitment to climate change action.


PM highlights need for low carbon deal
PM highlights need for low carbon deal
10/20/2009 9:00:01 AM:  Gordon Brown calls for low carbon future.


International carbon capture talks successful
International carbon capture talks successful
10/14/2009 9:10:11 AM:  World leaders have met to discuss carbon capture and storage technology.


France plans carbon tax
France plans carbon tax
9/11/2009 9:17:03 AM:  French president Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled plans for a new tax on carbon use.


UN urges China to act as role model on CO2 emissions
UN urges China to act as role model on CO2 emissions
7/29/2009 12:15:08 PM:  Ban Ki-moon believes that China has an important role to play in the fight to lower global CO2 emissions.


US academics call for GHG emission targets for all countries
US academics call for GHG emission targets for all countries
7/22/2009 2:35:00 PM:  Multilateral cooperation will be needed between nations if quantitative CO2 emissions targets are to be set.


G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
G8 nations called to make 40 percent emissions cuts
7/13/2009 11:15:05 AM:  A leading diplomat called for G8 leaders to make more of an effort on carbon reductions before developing nations sign up.


Airlines agree global emissions reduction targets
Airlines agree global emissions reduction targets
6/11/2009 9:55:06 AM:  The AGD Group has set out emissions targets for the international aviation sector that it is presenting in Bonn.


Rebound effect could undermine energy efficiency drive
Rebound effect could undermine energy efficiency drive
5/15/2009 3:36:02 PM:  Global attempts to improve energy efficiency could be neutralised by shifts in human behaviour.


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