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All items tagged carbon emissionsOpen Think Tank ArticlesOctober 4, 2011 | The Role of NGOs in Effectively Addressing Climate ChangeVijeta Rattani: Climate change is a broad concept of which global warning is just one facet. NGOs should take the lead in informing the world about the complex reality of climate change and move away from focusing exclusively on carbon emissions. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesFebruary 26, 2009 | Obama Must Allow Ocean Oil DrillingAll US presidents say they want to change our dependency on foreign energy, and yet US oil imports have doubled in 35 years. ++ In the future we should not be choosing between coastal oil drilling and energy conservation, but do both. ++ We need state subsidies, incentives for companies to diversify into “low-carbon” energy. ++ At the same time protected places such as the ocean shelf must be ... MoreFebruary 16, 2009 | Carbon Tax: Miracle Solution to Cut Co2 EmissionsThe attempt of the EU to cut Co2 emissions by setting up high emission targets has failed. ++ The US should draw conclusions from this example and consider alternative measures to fight climate change. ++ Yet, Sen. Boxer, who just released the 6 Principles for Global Warming Legislation, does not seem to have understood the lesson as she strongly advocates for a cap-and-trade regime. ++ The ... MoreOctober 23, 2008 | Low-Carbon Growth: Financial Security's Best ChanceHigh-carbon growth must be limited to avoid a climate disaster and prevent a dangerous global transformation - population movements and conflicts. ++ World emissions must be cut by 50% by 2050. ++ Investments in low-carbon infrastructure will likely average $1 trillion a year over next century and allow for a safer environment. ++ The EU and the UN must “sustain a price for carbon, by use ... More |
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