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European Parliament to Mark Earth Hour
The European Parliament will once again mark “Earth Hour” by switching off lights in all its buildings for this Saturday March 26th from 20.30h to 21.30h. “Earth Hour” is a global environmental initiative, begun in Sydney in 2007,...
Government of South Africa Holds Seminar on Low Carbon Growth
The National Planning Commission has concluded a dialogue on how to transition the country to a low carbon economy. The aim of the event was to stimulate discussion on precisely how South Africa would manage the complexities of shifting to a low carbon...
South Africa to Reduce Carbon Emissions By At Least 34% in a Decade
South Africa plans to address the impact of climate change by reducing carbon emissions by at least 34 percent in the next decade while a series of strict measures will also be put in place to avert pollution by the country’s mines.
Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change: An International Perspective
The world will need to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions below current levels over the next few decades if the worst impacts of dangerous climate change are to be avoided. This was a key conclusion from UK and US climate scientists...
Environment Secretary Says Businesses in the UK Must Plan for Climate Change
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has said that United Kingdom (UK) businesses need to be ready to face the risks and benefit from the opportunities that climate change could bring.
South Africa And the Swiss Confederation Sign Major Energy Efficiency Agreement
South Africa and the Swiss Confederation have signed an energy efficiency agreement which will see a major boost to the country’s climate mitigation program. The agreement on Energy Efficiency Monitoring Project entails the Swiss Agency for Development...
UK Government Funding for 150 New Low Carbon Buses
Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced that over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2 over 15 years thanks to £15m of additional Government funding. The funding is intended to put low...
Report Shows New Buildings in London Pumping Out a Third Less Carbon
New development projects coming to the London Mayor’s office for approval are cutting their carbon emissions by around a third, whilst tougher targets proposed in the Mayor’s draft London plan can raise this even further, a London South Bank University...
