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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Taking on the challenge
Fredrik Reinfeldt The EU must become more outward-looking and take on greater responsibilities in today
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Brazil Wants C02 Cuts Based On Historic Emissions
Brazil wants historic emissions to be the basis for greenhouse gas pollution targets, slated for discussion during December climate talks in Copenhagen, Brazil's top climate negotiator said in an interview.
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Economic impacts of climate change
The author brings out that the scientific evidence is now overwhelming: climate change presents very serious global risks, and it demands an urgent global response. The range of climatic changes anticipated - will have real impacts on the natural environment as well as man-made infrastructure and their ability to contribute to economic activity and quality of life.
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Even in 2031, Indias per capita emission will be 1/7th of US
New Delhi: Even if India grows by 8% every year with the current set of technologies and policies in place, its per capita emissions will not exceed 2.77 tonnes in 2031
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Australian PM Hails U.S. Greenhouse Bill Passage
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday hailed as an example to Australia the U.S. House of Representatives passage of a bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.
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Green States Line up Behind U.S. Climate Bill
States that have set the U.S. agenda on addressing greenhouse gas emissions are lining up behind a federal climate bill, fearing signs of dissent would weaken a plan that still faces hurdles.
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India Seeks More Talks on Contentious Climate Draft
Indian negotiators have played down a proposal for major economies to consider setting a goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, saying there were contentious ideas in the draft on the cuts needed. The proposal is part of a draft document put forward by the United States and Mexico at talks in Mexico this week, without reaching an accord.
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Cambodia Signs 8.5 Million T Forest Carbon Deal
Cambodia has signed agreements for a project that aims to protect 60,000 hectares of forest and reward local communities from the sale of carbon credits over several decades, the developers said in a statement.
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Roadmap to Copenhagen speech
Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister of UK, delivered a speech on the Roadmap to Copenhagen manifesto on the challenge of climate change and development in London on Friday 26th June 2009.
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Climate Exchange Shares Jump 17 Percent
Shares in carbon emissions exchange operator Climate Exchange plc jumped nearly 17 percent on Tuesday after IntercontinentalExchange said it had taken a 4.8 percent stake in the company on Monday. The shares, trading on the London Stock Exchange, closed up 107 pence or 16.6 percent at 751 pence.