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Posted April 4, 2013

LDCs Open Door to Climate Change Agreement

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The world’s poorest countries are now prepared to commit themselves to tackling carbon emissions, opening up the possibility of world wide agreement on measures to slow down global warming. Until now the LDC (Least Developed…

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Posted March 27, 2013

Discovery of ‘Missing Heat’ Confirms That Climate Change is Accelerating

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A recent study by Balmaseda, Trenberth, and Källén has shown that, despite claims to the contrary, the last 15 years have seen an increase in global warming, with an unprecedented rise in the temperature of…

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Posted March 22, 2013

New Budget Sets Up ‘Dash for Gas’

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George Osborne’s budget, announced on Wednesday, has confirmed the government’s commitment to shale gas, with the chancellor claiming: “Shale gas is part of the future. And we will make it happen.” A number of benefits…

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Posted March 20, 2013

UK Sees Rapid Rise in Recycling

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The UK experienced the fastest rise in recycling rates over the course of the 00’s of any European nation, rising from 12% to 39% by the end of the decade according to statistics published yesterday….

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By Steve
Posted March 14, 2013

Japan Converts Methane Hydrate into Natural Gas

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Japan has become the first country to successfully extract natural gas from underwater sources of frozen methane hydrate, according to the ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The breakthrough, made at a site 50 miles…

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Posted March 7, 2013

Pickles Faces Backlash Over Energy Efficiency U-Turn

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Eric Pickle’s decision to backtrack on proposed energy efficiency legislation could see his department face a judicial review. The Department of Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) ‘consequential improvement’ measures, which would have required that new…

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Posted February 28, 2013

Food Giants Lacking Ethical Standards

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A report by Oxfam into the ethical standards of the world’s biggest food companies has found many leading brands to be severely wanting in a variety of areas, including their approach to land management, their…

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Posted February 19, 2013

Billionaires Attempt to Discredit Climate Change Science

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American conservatives are using secretive funding channels to pump millions of dollars of their considerable personal wealth into groups working to cast doubt over the findings of the scientific community. Using two trusts, Donors Trust…

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Posted February 14, 2013

Obama Threatens Congress with Executive Actions to Combat Global Warming

Obama Threatens Congress with Executive Actions to Combat Global Warming

President Obama has used his State of the Union Address to emphasise the White House’s commitment to tackling climate change and transitioning the United States to a country less reliant on fossil fuels, regardless of…

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Posted February 7, 2013

Are Market Distortions Inflating Our Gas Bills?

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There are fears that irregularities in the market price of gas my lead to higher household bills in the UK, following revelations that the fuel is often exported even when the wholesale price is higher…

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