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September 28, 2007

Energy Star-EPA Annual Report

Catch up on EPA's premiere climate protection programs. Click [1.5MB]

What Makes Carbon Markets Work?

The EU-ETS will do its job only when its got effective, comprehensive and independent oversight. FT

September 27, 2007

Cap & Trade & Auction

The potential for sweeping new business opportunities attracts banks to a carbon market position with emissions auctions. Buy in?

September 26, 2007

UK Opts For Eco-Towns

PM Gordon Brown announces a plan to build ten eco-towns with 240,000 new homes that use locally-produced energy. Start here

Asian Businesses - Ungreen

Asian businesses lag way behind European and US counterparts on going green. FT

Asian Businesses-Carbon Clueless

Asian businesses lag behind European and US counterparts on awareness of their own climate impacts. FT

September 25, 2007

Kiwis Lead The Way

New Zealand pledges to become the planet's first carbon neutral country, but what about its sheep? Look ahead

Blowing Bubbles Or Smart Money?

Is the recent move to invest in green projects just a financial bubble? Read in Full

September 24, 2007

Carbon Disclosure Report 5

Read the complete fine print. Summary [1.8 MB], S&P [1.9 MB], FT [3.0MB]

Bill Clinton's For Climate Scorekeeping

President Bill Clinton keynotes the launch of the fifth Climate Disclosure Project Report on both S&P and FT-listed corporations. Measure that Also see Sept. 21 interview transcript. FT

September 21, 2007

Carbon Devolution

As North Sea oil and gas output plummet, Scotland wants to control what's left. FT [Restricted access]

September 20, 2007

Focused Research

NYS sets its research agenda on pollution linked with energy generation and use. See more [2.9MB]

September 18, 2007

Coming Sooner

The IPCC reports on the rapid onset of destructive changes linked to global warming. Blink

September 14, 2007

Facing Risks

The Prince of Wales and the UK insurance industry kick off an initiative to impact the climate conduct of customers and investors alike. Look into it

September 13, 2007

Congressional Carbon Control

Contrast and compare the cap and trade programs under Congressional consideration. Click [3.6MB]

Capturing The Carbons

Much research and investment lies ahead to make carbon capture and storage a reality. Way to go?

Some Like It Green

Green taxes, not "stealth" taxes, can win public support says Conservative Party spokesperson. FT [Limited access]

September 12, 2007

Court To Car Makers: Cut Carbon

A federal district court decides in favor of Vermont's and New York's CO2 emissions standards for new cars. Read the decision

Slurpers Still Sell

European and US car makers say gas guzzlers lead the markets. Not everyone agrees. FT [Limited access]

September 11, 2007

Bigger Than Atoms

Soon, Scotland will get more of its electricity from the wind than from nuclear power. Aye

Allocating Ideas

If Congress passed a cap & trade-based climate bill, how should it distribute carbon emissions allowances? Get the options

September 10, 2007

Beyond 2012

Read the UN Foundation's proposal for a post-2012 climate action framework. Don't delay

UK Businesses on CO2 Diet

Working with the Carbon Trust, UK businesses rethink their supply chains to reduce their CO2 emissions, 10 million tons since 2001. Get the skinny

Make War, Make Money

In the global climate change battle, keep an eye on emerging renewable energy stocks. FT [Limited access]

September 07, 2007

UK Greens Nix Nuclear Talks

English environmental groups withdraw from a national "consultation" about nuclear power. Hear that?

September 06, 2007

In Denial

Asian-Pacific political leaders can't agree on a joint climate change declaration at the APEC meeting in Sydney Australia. No!

Don't Overestimate

Once again, global surveys that finds green construction is cheaper than you might think. Get on board

Tougher Than We Thought

The world may fail to meet the carbon emissions targets for preventing major climate change says global business group. FT [Restricted access]

September 05, 2007

Drip Drip

Climate activists protest PM Howard and President Bush anti-Kyoto Protocol positions with ice sculptures in Sydney Australia. Cool

Take A Green Building Tour

Although the US didn't sign the Kyoto Protocol, its green building movement is growing. Join up

September 04, 2007

Tax Carbon? Yes!

Read this strong pro-carbon tax essay. It tells you both why and how. It's economic

Update Earth

A new world atlas graphically shows the impact of climate change and other major shifts on Planet Earth. Don't shrug

UK Accountants Call for Carrots

Tax breaks should be part of public policy for fighting global warming. What's up? [Restricted access]

September 03, 2007

Let's Dish

Ad campaigns in Europe for cleaning products that claim to be greener don't persuade consumers. Buy that?