Ecuador Mulls Credits for Untapped Oil
Ecuador is pursuing a plan to sell carbon credits created by leaving some of its oil -- and the carbon dioxide that would result from burning it -- underground.
Source: WashPost, 05/27/2009
Climate Change
Pelosi to China: Climate a 'Game Changer'
U.S. Congressional leaders visiting China think an understanding between the U.S. and China is key to reaching a climate pact in Copenhagen.
Source: AFP, 05/27/2009
"Climate Change Amplifying Animal Disease: Agency"
The World Animal Health Organisation said climate change is increasing disease among farm animals.
Source: AFP, 05/26/2009
Business Leaders Hear Climate Warnings
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a meeting of business leaders in Copenhagen that "climate change is the defining challenge of our time."
Source: ENS, 05/26/2009
"Arctic Methane Rise Spurs Worry On Permafrost Thaw"
"OSLO -- A rise in concentrations of a powerful greenhouse gas over the Arctic after a decade of stability is stirring worries about a possible thaw of vast stores trapped in permafrost, experts said."
Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009
"Ban Says U.S. Climate Bill Plan 'Not Enough'"
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the climate bill approved Thursday by the House Energy Committee is 'not enough' to stem warming to the degree hoped for in the next climate treaty.
Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009
Hoyer Expects Fast Action from House Committees on Climate
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said he expected the eight committees with partial jurisdiction over the new House climate bill to act swiftly.
Source: NYTimes, 05/25/2009
Gov. Orders Wash. Agencies To Cut Greenhouse Emissions
"Gov. Chris Gregoire on Thursday ordered [Washington] state to reach agreement with its single largest polluter to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by half over the next 15 years."
Source: Seattle Times, 05/22/2009
"Ban Ki-moon Calls for 'Green Deal'"
"U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a 'green new deal' on climate change on Thursday and urged for a final push in negotiations ahead of a key summit to be held in Copenhagen in December."
Source: Reuters, 05/22/2009
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