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COP22 – Time to get real about the Paris Agreement

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Anna

The conclusion of the 21st Conference of the Parties left people in high spirits after the drafting of the Paris Agreement – the Plan Z for action on climate change. COP21 was largely regarded as a success; however it is down to COP22 held in … Continue reading →

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COP21 – China

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Toasty

On the eve of COP21 the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology released a new assessment of impact of global warming on China.  “The Third National Climate Change Assessment Report” which is currently only available in Chinese, is a 900 … Continue reading →

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COP21 – High Hopes, Low Expectations?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Toasty

Representatives from 190 nations will assemble on November 30 in Paris for the annual UN Climate Change Conference.  Scheduled to conclude on December 11th, the Conference is expected to attract over 25,000 official delegates and more than 50,000 participants, making … Continue reading →

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What’s the Deal?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Anna

Barack Obama & Xi Jinping have recently struck deals to reduce carbon emissions in the coming decade. But is it just a new name for old targets?

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Earth Day 2014

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Toasty

On Earth Day 2014 we face the challenges of climate change, population growth and social injustice. Can we work cooperatively as citizens and nations, and share the sacrifices necessary to leave a livable planet to future generations. Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Climate Control and Energy Bills

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Toasty

It now appears that Senators Kerry and Lieberman will release their long-awaited climate change and energy bill tomorrow.  The bill, named the “American Power Act” is reported to have been altered in response to the BP/Deepwater Horizon accident in the … Continue reading →

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U.S. Federal Government to Reduce GHG Emissions by 28% by 2020.

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Toasty

On January 29, 2010 President Obama today announced that the Federal Government will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent by 2020.  While the base year was not specified in the press release (below) it is elsewhere defined as 2008, … Continue reading →

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Progress?

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Toasty

Twelve years ago the nations of the world met in Kyoto, Japan to chart a course of action that would reverse global warming.  187 nations ratified and signed the resulting “Kyoto Protocol”, pledging to reduce their emissions of the four … Continue reading →

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Forests: a CO2 Reservoir, not a "Sponge"!

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Toasty

Much has been made over the purported ability of forests to act as a "sponge" removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  Politicians have jumped on this bandwagon, as have those selling and promoting so called "carbon-offsets".   However, basic biology dictates … Continue reading →

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Automobiles IV – The Nano Arrives

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Toasty

After several months delay due to political factors, Tata Motors of India today introduced their “peoples car”, the Nano.  The basic model of the 33hp, 2-cylinder car is being sold at the previously announced target price of 100,000 rupees (approx. … Continue reading →

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