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According to a new report, global carbon dioxide emissions rose 3 percent to a new record of 34 billion tonnes in 2011, undermining a U.N. goal to limit the rise in global average temperatures to 2C above industrial levels by…

Until recently, smallholders have been unable to take advantage of the world’s growing carbon market, which is based on organizations selling the carbon they capture – for example through tree-planting – to countries or companies which wish to offset their own emissions. The difficulty of producing the minimum volumes required by the trade, the cost of registering projects and measuring carbon stocks, a lack of business skills – these are among the factors which have prevented smallholders…

European Commission put forward proposals to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles. This Approach will lead to a Win-win result for consumer and the environment.

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MEPs, civil society organizations, international networks and citizens from 23 countries, submitted a letter to the Commission to urge an end to the purchase of carbon credits from landfill gas systems and incinerators in developing countries.

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A new report presents the results about the potential of Concentrating Solar Power to develop         Mena region economy, according to a sustainable energy transition.

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EU Commission outlined a new way forward for a constructive engagement in the Arctic zone. Climate change, Sustainable development and Research are the key words.

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According to a new study,a rise of global temperatures will release more carbon dioxide from forest soils.And that increased release of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere could make the climate heat yet even faster.

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Following on the success of the launch of Viridis Africa 2011, where more than 20 major investment opportunities were presented to prospective investors, Viridis Africa is now soliciting business plans in the clean tech industry from entrepreneurs seeking funding to turn their projects to account.

Viridis Africa as its name suggests in Latin, is about investment into "green" sustainable technologies and projects, presented by entrepreneurs and corporates who are seeking funding to…

A new initiative that will promote buses, trains and cycling as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector, was announced during Rio +20 Earth Summit.

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Europe’s emissions trading scheme (EUETS) has failed to create sufficient incentives for industry to switch to cleaner energy fuels since its’ launch in 2005.

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The UNHCR and the UN University (UNU) released a report on the sidelines of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).

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A report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) states that a more sustainable use of forestry resources can make a significant contribution to meeting the core challenges being discussed at the Rio+20 Conference.

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http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-4-116455-300-coastal-villages-facing-acute-water-shortage

300 coastal villages facing acute water shortage…

“Rio+20″ in June 2012 offers a unique opportunity for our mutually interdependent world to secure renewed political commitment for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication.

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By Kimbowa Richard, June 17, 2012



Lake Chad which is the fourth largest African Lake after Lake Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa has had its size reduce by 95% in the past 45 years. According to the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in 1963, the size of the Lake was 25,000 sq Kms as opposed to 2,000 sq Kms today.



During this year’s Africa…

According to a new study by scientists at the University of California, the modern climate responds more readily to changing carbon dioxide levels than it has during the past 12 million years.

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The EU was urged by global airlines to review its tax proposal as a group of nations led by China, the United States and India kept up their opposition to EU plans to force carriers to join a carbon trading scheme.

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According to a new study by a group of European public health experts,climate change could alter patterns of physical activity and food availability, and in some cases bring direct physical hurt.

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According to a new report by ANEC, European consumers are being flooded with confusing, misleading and corporate-friendly product information about carbon footprints.

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