http://www.blueglo.be/ Here's something very basic: as long as our production of greenhouse gases continues to increase, we not only drive Climate Change but accelerate the rate of change that we're seeing. The equation is incredibly simple: the average per capita output of greenhouse gases x the number of people on the planet. If the final number is rising, we're in trouble; if it's falling, there's a chance that we can slow the rate of change and even avoid some of the more catastrophic effects altogether. So here's where we collect news items that monitor just what we're pushing out into the world and the performance of governments, enterprises and individuals in making a difference. Here's something very basic: as long as our production of greenhouse gases continues to increase, we not only drive Climate Change but accelerate the rate of change that we're seeing. The equation is incredibly simple: the average per capita output of greenhouse gases x the number of people on the planet. If the final number is rising, we're in trouble; if it's falling, there's a chance that we can slow the rate of change and even avoid some of the more catastrophic effects altogether. So here's where we collect news items that monitor just what we're pushing out into the world and the performance of governments, enterprises and individuals in making a difference. no en-gb Copyright 1999-2008, Richard Harris Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:23:52 +0100 60 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Emissions 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 The argument that developing countries are taking no action to address climate change is wrong. With the target date for the Kyoto Protocol’s successor agreement still a year away, and a lame duck U.S. delegation in attendance, nobody expected a... BlueGlobe Editorial Team A Different World Than Kyoto The argument that developing countries are taking no action to address climate change is wrong. With the target date for the Kyoto Protocol’s successor agreement still a year away, and a lame duck U.S. delegation in attendance, nobody expected a... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/a_different_world_than_kyoto.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/a_different_world_than_kyoto.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will conduct its second auction of carbon-dioxide-emission permits which will allow states to reinvest in clean energy.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Northeast States to Hold Global Warming Auction The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) will conduct its second auction of carbon-dioxide-emission permits which will allow states to reinvest in clean energy.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/northeast_states_to_hold_globa.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/12/northeast_states_to_hold_globa.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that impact the Earth's climate.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Fuel Emissions From Marine Vessels Remain A Global Concern The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that impact the Earth's climate.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/fuel_emissions_from_marine_ves.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/fuel_emissions_from_marine_ves.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 An ongoing rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide from burning of fossil fuels might be kept below harmful levels if emissions from coal are phased out within the next few decades, say researchers. They say that less plentiful oil and gas... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Curbing Coal Emissions Alone Might Avert Climate Danger, Say Researchers An ongoing rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide from burning of fossil fuels might be kept below harmful levels if emissions from coal are phased out within the next few decades, say researchers. They say that less plentiful oil and gas... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/curbing_coal_emissions_alone_m.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/curbing_coal_emissions_alone_m.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 CO2 and air pollution can be reduced significantly by improving cities’ transportation systems, but quantifying those reductions can be difficult. This article originally appeared on Embarq’s blog The City Fix. As transportation demand continues to rise at unprecedented rates, the... BlueGlobe Editorial Team The Challenge of Tracking Transport-Related CO2 Emissions CO2 and air pollution can be reduced significantly by improving cities’ transportation systems, but quantifying those reductions can be difficult. This article originally appeared on Embarq’s blog The City Fix. As transportation demand continues to rise at unprecedented rates, the... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/the_challenge_of_tracking_tran.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/09/the_challenge_of_tracking_tran.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Just weeks out from the Olympics, the CSIRO and its Chinese partners have officially launched a post-combustion capture pilot plant in Beijing that strips carbon dioxide from power station flue gases in an effort to stem climate change.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Carbon Capture Milestone For CSIRO In China Just weeks out from the Olympics, the CSIRO and its Chinese partners have officially launched a post-combustion capture pilot plant in Beijing that strips carbon dioxide from power station flue gases in an effort to stem climate change.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/carbon_capture_milestone_for_c.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/carbon_capture_milestone_for_c.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Scientists modeled emissions for Minnesota and found that it is possible to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 and possibly exceed those numbers if a combination of strategies are implemented, including reducing fuel consumption,... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Possible To Reduce Emissions By 30 Percent By 2025, Model Shows Scientists modeled emissions for Minnesota and found that it is possible to reduce emissions by 30 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050 and possibly exceed those numbers if a combination of strategies are implemented, including reducing fuel consumption,... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/possible_to_reduce_emissions_b.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/08/possible_to_reduce_emissions_b.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 BlueGlobe Editorial Team Western governors offer greenhouse emissions plan http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/western_governors_offer_greenh.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/western_governors_offer_greenh.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Exelon, the electric company based in Chicago, will promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 by an amount larger than its total emissions in 2008.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team To Set Tone, Exelon Plans Huge Cut in Emissions Exelon, the electric company based in Chicago, will promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 by an amount larger than its total emissions in 2008.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/to_set_tone_exelon_plans_huge.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/to_set_tone_exelon_plans_huge.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - A coalition of U.S. states and Canadian provinces that have banded together to cut greenhouse gases will launch their carbon cap and trade system in 2012, according to a draft plan released on Wednesday.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team U.S.-Canada carbon trading group eyes 2012 start VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - A coalition of U.S. states and Canadian provinces that have banded together to cut greenhouse gases will launch their carbon cap and trade system in 2012, according to a draft plan released on Wednesday.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/uscanada_carbon_trading_group.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/uscanada_carbon_trading_group.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 The Government must set a deadline for coal-fired power stations to install technology to massively cut their emissions or be shut down, a committee of MPs urged today.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team MPs urge emissions deadlines for power stations The Government must set a deadline for coal-fired power stations to install technology to massively cut their emissions or be shut down, a committee of MPs urged today.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/mps_urge_emissions_deadlines_f.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/mps_urge_emissions_deadlines_f.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Solving the carbon-emissions problem requires concerted action among unequal participants over at least a century. Yet, writes Martin Wolf, the right thing to do is to try. From: ChinaDialogue... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Moving mountains on a climate deal Solving the carbon-emissions problem requires concerted action among unequal participants over at least a century. Yet, writes Martin Wolf, the right thing to do is to try. From: ChinaDialogue... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/moving_mountains_on_a_climate.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/moving_mountains_on_a_climate.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 How much of a cut is necessary to avoid the most dangerous effects of climate change? Lester Brown puts our leaders on the spot.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Plan B: cut emissions 80 percent by 2020 How much of a cut is necessary to avoid the most dangerous effects of climate change? Lester Brown puts our leaders on the spot.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/plan_b_cut_emissions_80_percen.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/plan_b_cut_emissions_80_percen.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 Industrialized nations could collectively offset 500 million tons carbon of dioxide emissions at roughly $2 per ton by protecting tropical rainforests, according to estimates published in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.... BlueGlobe Editorial Team Rainforest conservation could offset 500m tons of CO2 emissions at $2/ton Industrialized nations could collectively offset 500 million tons carbon of dioxide emissions at roughly $2 per ton by protecting tropical rainforests, according to estimates published in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/rainforest_conservation_could_1.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/rainforest_conservation_could_1.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 For the first time, one can have a whole view of America's carbon output: region by region, city by city. The Vulcan Project has undertaken a holistic inventory—including electricity, heat, transportation, and industry—of local carbon emissions across the nation to... BlueGlobe Editorial Team First carbon map of America released by NASA For the first time, one can have a whole view of America's carbon output: region by region, city by city. The Vulcan Project has undertaken a holistic inventory—including electricity, heat, transportation, and industry—of local carbon emissions across the nation to... http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/first_carbon_map_of_america_re.html http://www.blueglo.be/2008/07/first_carbon_map_of_america_re.html Climate News Climate News Emissions Emissions