John Parnell
COMMENT: Governments, pump your carbon cash back into green initiatives
Re-investing carbon tax income back into energy efficiency schemes and renewables can maximise the economic and environmental benefits, says low-carbon project developer Camco.
Previous 2°C warming triggered 20m sea level rises
Rock and soil samples from 3 million years ago match predicted modern-day warming with larger than expected rises in sea level.
Australia passes controversial tax on coal mining after two-year dispute
Coal and iron ore profits affected by the 30% levy, which could raise A$10.6 billion in first three years.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 20 March 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Experts: Climate change to increase lung disease
International research group lists forest fires, desertification and even extended plant blooms as increased threats to health.
Shell expects to increase its CO2 emissions in future
Increasing demand and more energy intensive fossil fuel sources to add extra costs as company pays out for its extra carbon.
VIDEO: Marine energy can help beat rising gas prices
Marine energy offers better value for money in the long-term than alternatives such as nuclear, says experts.
Climate Curate: Monday 19 March 2012
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VIDEO: Independent Scotland would push for progress at UN climate talks
Energy Minister praises work towards country’s 100% renewable energy target that he says could spur action from other nations.
Renewable industry must not make promises it cannot keep
Industry leaders welcome progress in renewable technologies such as wave and tidal but warn that over optimism could damage industry.
China and Chile look to mimic Scottish energy innovation
Wave and tidal power technology gaining traction in Scotland as renewable targets loom.
VIDEO: Scottish Power welcome EU 2030 renewable target decision
Leading UK power company welcomes EU’s 2030 targets saying move provides certainty required to support emerging technologies.
IEA chief: Stop oil subsidies from meddling with fuel prices
Maria van der Hoeven calls for governments to let high oil prices cut consumer demand.
Maldives climate action to continue despite political turmoil
Official says adaptation plans will not be disrupted as the country looks to shift populations to its most resilient islands.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 14th March 2012
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Climate-linked migration affects 42 million in Asia and set to rise
Asian Development Bank says better preparation is required to protect region from environmental disasters and to better equip cities for an influx of migrants.
New research raises climate change impact of Canada’s oil sands
Loss of peatland landscapes will result in release of additional 11.4-47.3 million tons of carbon dioxide.
Kiribati president rejects climate change evacuation stories
Tong says new land on Fiji will be used for economic development and relocation remains an absolute last resort.
Asian super grid targets Mongolian solar and wind power
New partnership pursues East Asian grid that could connect Russia, China and Japan to huge clean energy power sources in Gobi desert.
Climate Curate: Monday 12th March 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.