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EU low carbon target formally agreed
EU low carbon target formally agreed
1/29/2010 8:49:09 AM:  The EU has pledged under the Copenhagen Accord that it will reduce emissions by 20 percent within ten years.
Climate change increases malaria risk
Climate change increases malaria risk
12/31/2009 9:29:04 AM:  New research funded by the British government has revealed that climate change is spreading malaria to communities with minimal immunity.<br/>
New climate change measurement unveiled
New climate change measurement unveiled
12/24/2009 9:29:05 AM:  Scientists based in California have suggested that the planet's rate of climate change can be measured in kilometres per year.
Hillhouse gets sustainable cash boost
Hillhouse gets sustainable cash boost
12/22/2009 8:49:02 AM:  Hillhouse will receive £500,000 to become more environmentally-friendly through the government's Low Carbon Communities Challenge.
Copenhagen climate deal unveiled
Copenhagen climate deal unveiled
12/21/2009 8:29:02 AM:  A deal was secured at the end of the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen but many world leaders have deemed it disappointing.
Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
Gordon Brown to arrive in Copenhagen early
12/15/2009 12:29:01 PM:  The prime minister Gordon Brown will be arriving earlier than expected in Copenhagen to help get the UN summit back on track.
Met Office unveils climate change map
Met Office unveils climate change map
12/7/2009 11:25:19 AM:  The Met Office has launched a new climate change map entitled The Impacts of a Global Temperature Rise of Two Degrees Celsius.
Health is key in tackling climate change, says minister
Health is key in tackling climate change, says minister
11/26/2009 9:05:07 AM:  Health secretary Andy Burnham is calling for a greater emphasis to be put on health with regards to the impacts of climate change.
IT is vital weapon in climate change arsenal
IT is vital weapon in climate change arsenal
11/12/2009 9:25:06 AM:  IT will play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions by covering a wide range of sectors.
Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
Swedish PM to focus on CO2 emissions as EU president
7/2/2009 5:55:04 PM:  Sweden is to concentrate on fostering a global agreement on CO2 emissions cuts during its temporary presidency of the EU.
Obama fuel efficiency targets welcomed by environmentalists
Obama fuel efficiency targets welcomed by environmentalists
5/19/2009 1:31:09 PM:  Fuel efficiency targets for US cars could have a significant impact on reducing the nation's carbon footprint.
Tackling black carbon could bring US and China together
Tackling black carbon could bring US and China together
5/14/2009 9:16:12 AM:  International leaders have been urged to work together to reduce black carbon emissions.
US accepts responsibility for its CO2 emissions
US accepts responsibility for its CO2 emissions
4/29/2009 5:05:05 PM:  Hillary Clinton has told emerging economies that a united front is required to reduce global emissions.
Microwaved trees to lock-in CO2
Microwaved trees to lock-in CO2
3/13/2009 4:48:50 PM:  Farming trees to turn into charcoal in a microwave and then burying them could lock away billions of tonnes of CO2, according to a scientist.<br/>
Climate change could collapse insurance markets
Climate change could collapse insurance markets
2/27/2009 5:08:09 PM:  Climate change could cause insurance markets to fail as a result of a variety of factors, according to a new report.<br/>
Carbon emissions add to forest fire risk
Carbon emissions add to forest fire risk
2/16/2009 4:57:02 PM:  Climate change could see rainforest at risk of catching fire, top scientists have warned.
Geoengineering is no climate change silver bullet
Geoengineering is no climate change silver bullet
1/28/2009 5:17:26 PM:  Scientific fixes to climate change do not offer a complete solution to the problem, a scientist who rated various mechanisms concluded.<br/>
Tony Blair: Downturn is opportunity for low carbon economy
Tony Blair: Downturn is opportunity for low carbon economy
1/22/2009 5:57:04 PM:  The transition to the low carbon economy should be spurred not hindered by the economic downturn Tony Blair told an energy conference.<br/>
Limiting energy industry emissions 'cheapest way to cut carbon'
Limiting energy industry emissions 'cheapest way to cut carbon'
1/21/2009 4:57:03 PM:  Setting a limit on the amount of carbon power stations can emit per unit of energy is the cheapest way to cut emissions, claims a new report.<br/>
Next year crucial for climate change, says Miliband
Next year crucial for climate change, says Miliband
12/30/2008 10:37:04 AM:  Energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband has said 2009 will be an important year for climate change and reducing carbon emissions.
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