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Significant Climate Change Developments Part 1: European Parliament Adopts 20/20/20 Plan on Climate Change

December 28, 2008 19:46

The European Parliament after eleven months of long and tumultuous debate among the various countries and constituencies reached an agreement called 20/20/20. By 2020 the EU plans to address climate change by achieving: a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions,...The European Parliament after...

Four Developments Point to Emerging Global Cap and Trade System to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

December 28, 2008 19:10

In posts over the next few days, I will explore four developments that indicate the move toward global development of a carbon cap-and-trade system for reducing greenhouse gases. First, the United Nations meeting in Poznan, Poland, concluded a further stage...In posts over the next few days, I will...

Pew Center Issues Papers on Funding and Reducing Coal Greenhouse Gas Emissions

December 24, 2008 13:34

The Pew Center on Climate Change has become a central think tank on controlling greenhouse gas emissions and the economic and other factors involved in this endeavor. One of the critical issues in addressing climate change is controlling greenhouse gas...The Pew Center on Climate Change has become...

Western Climate Initiative Proposes Sources That Must Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions

December 09, 2008 18:59

The Western Climate Initiative, including California and several Western States, have proposed a greenhouse gas emission reporting rule that would cover the following industries: (A) Adipic acid manufacturing (B) Aluminum production (C) Ammonia manufacturing (D) Cement production (E) Coal...

Video Webcast--Climate Change Has Come to America: Global Warming Policies of the Obama Administration

December 02, 2008 23:45

Climate Change Has Come to America: Global Warming Policies of the Obama Administration Presented by DRI???s Climate Change Litigation Task Force Web c a s t Monday, December 15, 2008 2:30 p.m. ??? 4:00 p.m. Eastern 1:30 p.m. ??? 3:00... Climate Change Has Come to America: Global Warming Policies...

IRS issues Notice Regarding Tax Incentives/Credits for Biodiesel and Cellulosic Ethanol

December 01, 2008 16:37

Biodiesel Tax Incentive The Internal Revenue Service Nov. 26 issued Notice 2008-110 to provide guidance on modifications to the biodiesel tax incentives that resulted from a revision to the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials standard D6751....Biodiesel Tax...

UN Clean Development Mechanis Board Reportedly Suspends DNV from Verifying CDM Projects

November 30, 2008 22:38

PointCarbon reports that the United Nations has suspended carbon credit verifier Det Norske Veritas (DNV), headquartered in Oslo, Norway, from acting as a verifier for Clean Development projects under the Kyoto Protocol.PointCarbon reports that the United Nations has suspended carbon credit...

Bi-Partisan Western Governors Call for Energy and Climate Legislation

November 29, 2008 15:09

The Western Governors Association (WGA) sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, urging swift action in adopting and implementing a national energy plan that would transform the country's... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

Senators Boxer, Lieberman, and McCain to Offer New Climate Change Bills

November 27, 2008 23:18

As the year ticks to a close and the new Congress is on the verge of begining, senators are already announcing plans to offer new climate change bills in the 111th Congress in 2009. Senator Barbara Boxer of California informed...As the year ticks to a close and the new Congress is on the verge of...

Vatican Supporting Steps to Address Climate Change

November 27, 2008 18:04

The Vatican is supporting action to address climate change and has placed solar panels on part of the roof of the Paul VI Hall. Pope Benedict the XVI has launched an effort to reduce the Vatican's... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...