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The Economist on Poznan: Fiddling with Words

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 03:26

The Economist summarized the December Poznan, Poland meeting as fiddling with words. Economist link Likewise, in 2007, I characterized the G8 summit in these words, "Nero became infamous for fiddling as First Century Rome burned. This month, the parties at...

The Economist Reacts to Obama's Cabinet Picks

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 03:03

The Economist's reaction was that Obama has chosen an all-star team of heavy weights. Beyond Hillary Clinton at State, ... [Bill Richardson] surprised many by quitting as governor of New Mexico to become secretary of commerce. He had previously served...

Woodrow Wilson Center series on North American climate governance in January

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 02:54

Please join the Canada Institute and the Environmental Change and Security Program for Governing the Climate: Lessons from the National Conference on Climate Governance featuring Barry Rabe, University of Michigan Leigh Raymond, Purdue University Stacy VanDeveer, University of New Hampshire...

Interactive Fora on Climate Change Planned This Spring

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 02:52

We would like to invite you to join us for The Climate Registry’s series “Climate Policy Forum: Charting the Path Ahead.” The series features regional North American forums that bring together representatives from business, government and organizations to interactively discuss...

Recent Study Shows Utilities Exploited Free Allowances in EU-ETS

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 02:49

An ECN study analyzing the impact of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on electricity prices, in particular on wholesale power markets across the EU, found that a significant part of the costs of freely allocated CO2 emission allowances are...

Leading Green

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 01:48

There's an interesting green blog that Harvard Business School sponsors called "Leading Green." For anyone interested in corporate social responsibility or sustainability, its worth a visit. Leading green link

Climate Change Game for Class

Susan L. Smith

December 27, 2008 01:16

Some of you who enjoy games in class might devise an improved version of this cap and trade game designed by the founder of Cleantech Blog carbon trading game link

Climate Change Books of 2008: Real Climate Roundup

Susan L. Smith

December 24, 2008 02:42

Real Climate is, of course, one of the most authoritative blogs on climate change science. Here's what Real Climate has to say about 2008 books on climate change.Real Climate link As is usual, we have a brief round-up of books...