Gauging economic consensus on climate change
The authors conducted a large-sample global survey on climate economics, which we sent to all economists who have published climate-related research in the field’s highest-ranked academic journals; 738
Climate Economics
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Green technologies can be profitable, say global CEOs
Pallavi Aiyar / Copenhagen October 30, 2009, 0:44 IST A survey of 40 firms suggests that there
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Climate of compromise
The chances of a strong treaty emerging from the United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen seem small, but recent progress offers hope. (Editorial)
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EU backs US bid to corner India at climate talks
New Delhi: Differences between the rich and the developing countries have turned into entrenched battle lines at climate negotiations in Bangkok, with the EU backing the contentious proposal of the US to do away with the Kyoto Protocol
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The economics of 350: the benefits and costs of climate stabilization
Stopping global warming and protecting the earth
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In climate politics, follow the money
Any policy that limits supply of fossil fuels must raise their price. The economic logic binding price to scarcity holds true, regardless of the cause of scarcity. When OPEC wants to increase the price of oil, it cuts production.
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Its the wally yachters who are burning the planet
George Monbiot Paternalism lies behind the notion that climate change is caused by a growth in population. Let
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Obama Urges Swift Action On Global Warming
Chinese President Hu Jintao announced new goals on Tuesday to slow the growth in his country's carbon dioxide emissions while U.S. President Barack Obama warned time was short to act on global warming. Following are reactions to the summit, meant to spur negotiations on a 190-nation deal due to be reached in Copenhagen at a meeting from December 7-18:
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US, China vow steps to combat warming
Commit To Cut Emissions, Develop Green Economy Neil MacFarquhar Some 100 heads of state gathered at the United Nations on Tuesday for an unprecedented daylong conference on combating climate change, with leaders like Presidents Obama and Hu Jintao of China acknowledging that agreement is an important goal, but also stressing their own needs.
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Global Businesses Demand Ambitious New Climate Deal
A coalition of more than 500 international companies on Tuesday urged rich countries to commit to "immediate and deep" cuts in greenhouse gas emissions at U.N. climate talks to help combat global warming.