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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India to fight warming, but wont accept emission caps
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday admitted that India had for the first time agreed to join the effort to cap the rise in global temperatures to 2 degrees from the pre-industrial level. But he strongly denied that it was a climbdown from its position not to accept binding emission cut targets.
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UK "Carbon Budgets" Seen As Model For Others
The world can learn from a British plan for "carbon budgets" to fight climate change even though London often promises more than it delivers, a senior government adviser said.
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Brazil CVM Says Carbon Credits Are Not Derivatives
Brazil's securities regulator has recommended that carbon credits be treated as investments separate from derivatives since they are used mainly as instruments to trim greenhouse gas emissions. In a decision published late on Tuesday, the Rio de Janeiro-based securities regulator, known as CVM, said it would consider some carbon credit products as tradable securities on a case-by-case basis.
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Controlling carbon emissions: forestry project to be launched in Galyat
A forestry project is being launched in Galyat to help control carbon emissions. An announcement here on Tuesday said the project was being undertaken by the Engro Polymers and Chemical Limited (EPCL) after successful completion of Chaanga Maanga Project.
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Carbon-lean economics (Editorial)
India should pare emissions not just to help in the war against global warming but because being carbon-lean also makes eminent economic sense.
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US raises climate pitch, India firm
RAMESH RAMACHANDRAN HILLARY MEETS PM TODAY: STILL SOFT ON PAK TERROR Today in Delhi 10 AM: Visit to Delhi University 12.15 PM: Call on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at 7 Race Course Road 2.50 PM: Meeting with L.K.
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Climate pieces start to stack up
From the G8 to shipping, the world's climate players are starting to bring their contributions to the table
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What we need is a climate bailout
By Maurice Strong Most challenging will be the need to bridge the differences and divergent positions of the main parties.
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A guide to get the most out of green stimulus packages
There is need for an integrated response to the current economic and environmental crises, says a recently released report. It calls for greening of national economies, creating green jobs, and hiking public spending on R&D for energy-efficiency and clean energy.