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World Bank’s “Slightly Cleaner Technology Fund”
0 Comments Published by Kenny Bruno May 1st, 2008 in Carbon Capture, Climate Change, Coal, End Oil Aid, United Nations, financing oil and gasAt a briefing today on the Stategic Framework on Climate Change and Development, a World Bank official conceded that the proposed “Clean Technology Fund” might better be called the “Slightly Cleaner Technology Fund,” but said she would not go so far as to call it the “Dirty Technology Fund.”
Britain “Makes a Mockery” of Tackling Climate Change
0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell March 31st, 2008 in Alternative energy, Coal, Oil, RenewablesGive a politician a minute and they will wriggle out of a supposedly steadfast commitment. Britain is seeking to change the rules governing renewable energy targets to make it easier for the UK to fulfil its commitment to promote clean energy.
At present, only 3% of the UK’s power comes from renewable energy, but government ministers […]
The Dangerous Legacy of Soot
0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell March 25th, 2008 in Climate Change, Coal, PollutionSoot produced by burning coal, diesel, wood and dung causes significantly more damage to the environment than previously thought, according to new research.
So-called “black carbon” could cause up to 60% of the current warming effect of carbon dioxide, according to the US researchers, making it an important target for efforts to slow global warming.
Is there such a thing as “Clean Coal”?
0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell March 10th, 2008 in Climate Change, Coal, Energy SecurityThe British Government once sat happy in the illusion that it was a progressive government on climate change.
But today, that impression has been shattered by inaction over climate change, its support for increased air travel and now its support for a controversial new generation of coal-fired power stations.
And Happy Xmas to Big Coal as Well..
0 Comments Published by Andy Rowell December 17th, 2007 in Climate Change, Coal, Oil Shale, oil sandsAnd its Happy Xmas to Big Coal too. Britain plans to build eight new coal power stations as part of the country’s efforts to address its looming energy crisis.
Although it is an early Christmas present to Big Coal, it will completely undermine the Bali agreement on climate change and discredit Britain’s efforts to […]
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