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The world looks to the US
The world is looking to the US to lead the way in climate change but with the current issues concerning their climate bill it looks like the US will fall short of expectations
Carbon capture vital for carbon mitigation
The first ever Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) was held last week in Washington DC bringing together ministers and stakeholders from over 20 countries to discuss clean energy technologies.
Registration a concern for the UK’s energy scheme
Around 20, 000 businesses in the UK will be affected by the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, which was launched in April
Small Island States: A battle for survival?
Small Island Developing States are at risk from climate change; this has been established by research over the last two decades
Emissions targets hang in the balance
Discussions surrounding the future of the Kyoto Protocol and legislation to replace it have been ongoing over the last couple of years with no decisive end in sight.
EU urged to toughen targets
Europe looks set to lose its position as one of the front-runners for cutting emissions if it does not reassess its targets
Electric vehicles unplugged
Due to the rise in petrol prices and pressure to reduce CO2 emissions electric cars are expected to have a major impact on the auto industry
Political upheaval over climate change legislation
On 24th of this month Julia Gillard became the Australian Prime Minister in place of Kevin Rudd who stood down in advance of the upcoming elections
Small steps prompt progress
It is anticipated thatat the Conference of Parties this year in Cancun, Mexico progress could be made to help poor countries prevent further climate change.
Contention at Bonn
Climate talks at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn ended on 11th June on a distinct low point
