http://www.blueglo.be/ The debate on Climate Change isn't over: while there is a broad consensus on the basic model of change, there is still a huge and ever-changing argument about what can, should and will be done, and when: this is where we report on news items that contribute to that debate, to the analysis of what's happening and what needs to happen, from the global treaties such as Kyoto to regional commitments and local and personal initiatives. The debate on Climate Change isn't over: while there is a broad consensus on the basic model of change, there is still a huge and ever-changing argument about what can, should and will be done, and when: this is where we report on news items that contribute to that debate, to the analysis of what's happening and what needs to happen, from the global treaties such as Kyoto to regional commitments and local and personal initiatives. no en-gb Copyright 1999-2008, Richard Harris Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:20:35 +0100 60 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Debate http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.two-worlds.com/images/pov_logo_itunes.jpg http://www.two-worlds.com/podcasts.html 150 118 Technology & Ubiquity Podcasts Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Companies in certain consumer goods sectors that do not implement sustainable environmental strategies could face a potential reduction of 13 percent to 31 percent in earnings by 2013 and 19 percent to 47 percent in earnings in 2018. These findings... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Consumer Goods Companies Face Major Earning Hit Without Smart Environmental Sourcing Companies in certain consumer goods sectors that do not implement sustainable environmental strategies could face a potential reduction of 13 percent to 31 percent in earnings by 2013 and 19 percent to 47 percent in earnings in 2018. These findings... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/consumer_goods_companies_face.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/consumer_goods_companies_face.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a collaboration to deliver improved science and practical tools to help companies and governments protect ecosystems and address climate change.“This is an important collaboration in bringing... BlueGlobe Editorial Team EPA Partners With WRI to Heighten Awareness of Ecosystem Services The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a collaboration to deliver improved science and practical tools to help companies and governments protect ecosystems and address climate change.“This is an important collaboration in bringing... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/epa_partners_with_wri_to_heigh.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/epa_partners_with_wri_to_heigh.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Despite the global economic downturn, China’s environmental and renewable energy sectors are poised for another year of strong growth. However, private investors must exercise caution, as green industries still face a daunting array of challenges. So far, the Chinese green... BlueGlobe Editorial Team The Green Investment Challenge in China Despite the global economic downturn, China’s environmental and renewable energy sectors are poised for another year of strong growth. However, private investors must exercise caution, as green industries still face a daunting array of challenges. So far, the Chinese green... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/the_green_investment_challenge.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/the_green_investment_challenge.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Environmental Stories to Watch is WRI’s annual survey of emerging issues that could have major impacts on environmental coverage. At the Newseum, WRI President Jonathan Lash unveiled what he predicts will be the four “Stories to Watch” in 2009. The... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009 Environmental Stories to Watch is WRI’s annual survey of emerging issues that could have major impacts on environmental coverage. At the Newseum, WRI President Jonathan Lash unveiled what he predicts will be the four “Stories to Watch” in 2009. The... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/environmental_stories_to_watch_1.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/environmental_stories_to_watch_1.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The United States signed on to the most universally supported treaty on climate change, the 1992 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was designed to protect the world from the dangerous effects of climate change. Although the U.S.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Fact Sheet: International Negotiations on Climate Change The United States signed on to the most universally supported treaty on climate change, the 1992 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was designed to protect the world from the dangerous effects of climate change. Although the U.S.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/fact_sheet_international_negot.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/fact_sheet_international_negot.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Increasing pressure on natural resources will mean higher costs along corporate supply chains. Only firms that incorporate environmental sustainability into their business practices will be well-positioned to meet the challenges ahead. After climbing rapidly for two years, prices on commodities... BlueGlobe Editorial Team 'Ecoflation' Set to Rattle Supply Chains Increasing pressure on natural resources will mean higher costs along corporate supply chains. Only firms that incorporate environmental sustainability into their business practices will be well-positioned to meet the challenges ahead. After climbing rapidly for two years, prices on commodities... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/ecoflation_set_to_rattle_suppl.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/ecoflation_set_to_rattle_suppl.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Little Progress At Poland Climate Summit, But Change is Coming, unfcc, poznan... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Little Progress At Poland Climate Summit, But Change is Coming Little Progress At Poland Climate Summit, But Change is Coming, unfcc, poznan... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/little_progress_at_poland_clim.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/little_progress_at_poland_clim.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 United Nations Must Address Deforestation at Poland Meeting, U.S. Science Group says... BlueGlobe Editorial Team UN Climate Meeting Must Address Deforestation United Nations Must Address Deforestation at Poland Meeting, U.S. Science Group says... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/un_climate_meeting_must_addres.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/un_climate_meeting_must_addres.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Green Groups Issue Recommendations to President-Elect; obama... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Green Groups Issue Recommendations to President-Elect Green Groups Issue Recommendations to President-Elect; obama... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/green_groups_issue_recommendat.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/green_groups_issue_recommendat.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) looks to the Obama administration and new Congress for decisive action to combat climate change.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Election should yield swift action on global warming The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) looks to the Obama administration and new Congress for decisive action to combat climate change.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/election_should_yield_swift_ac.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/election_should_yield_swift_ac.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 British climate and energy policy is incoherent and needs an overhaul, says a pro-nuclear scientist.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team 'UK must dump unreachable climate goals' British climate and energy policy is incoherent and needs an overhaul, says a pro-nuclear scientist.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/uk_must_dump_unreachable_clima.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/uk_must_dump_unreachable_clima.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 BlueGlobe Editorial Team Doing More Than You Think http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/doing_more_than_you_think.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/doing_more_than_you_think.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Two high-level forums convene this week in Washington D.C. to deal with some of the most challenging forestry and climate change issues facing the international community. The World Bank is hosting the Global Forest Leaders Forum on Forests and Climate... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Global Leadership on Deforestation and Climate Change Two high-level forums convene this week in Washington D.C. to deal with some of the most challenging forestry and climate change issues facing the international community. The World Bank is hosting the Global Forest Leaders Forum on Forests and Climate... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/global_leadership_on_deforesta.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/global_leadership_on_deforesta.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 World Bank investment projects fail to dedicate sufficient attention to long-term sustainability, an internal review said last week. Although the world's largest multinational financer has heightened its focus on mitigating environmental degradation and climate change in recent years, the institution... BlueGlobe Editorial Team World Bank Struggles to Prioritize Sustainability World Bank investment projects fail to dedicate sufficient attention to long-term sustainability, an internal review said last week. Although the world's largest multinational financer has heightened its focus on mitigating environmental degradation and climate change in recent years, the institution... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/world_bank_struggles_to_priori.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/world_bank_struggles_to_priori.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 With the threat of climate change gaining greater recognition in the scientific, political, and businesses communities, investors are applying increased pressure on publicly traded corporations to study, analyze, and disclose the risks associated with this threat. As a result, more... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Investors Pressure Corporations to Address Climate With the threat of climate change gaining greater recognition in the scientific, political, and businesses communities, investors are applying increased pressure on publicly traded corporations to study, analyze, and disclose the risks associated with this threat. As a result, more... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/investors_pressure_corporation.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/investors_pressure_corporation.html Climate News Climate News Debate Debate