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Tesco: Energy efficiency measures have saved us £200m since 2006
Tesco Climate Change Director says cutting emissions is the future, but argues that telling customers to ‘buy green’ will backfire.
Climate Week’s Kevin Steele: Present climate action as an opportunity
Head of Britain’s largest climate campaign says transition to a low-carbon economy can only be achieved if it is presented as a chance to stimulate economic growth.
CDM applications soar in February
Applications for UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism projects soared in February, making it the second highest month for submissions on record.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 29th February 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Comment: Short-term economic issues distort EU climate policy
EU efforts to ban highly polluting fuels and cost the effects of airline emissions are being thwarted for the sake of short-term economic goals.
Lord Stern: Climate action an opportunity not a cost
Leading climate change economist warns flawed economics could lead to catastrophic rise in temperatures.
The week in climate quotes
RTCC presents the week’s climate change and sustainable development news with some choice quotes from the people making the headlines.
WWF issues warning on US plan to target non-CO2 emissions
Advocacy group says big emitters should not forget their own targets while targeting methane, soot and HFCs in developing countries.
BASIC countries set out stall for crucial year of climate negotiations
Member Ministers call on developed countries to take lead and questions their commitment to tackling climate change.
Keystone pipeline provision passed by the House
Legislation which would force the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline passed the House of Representatives, but there is still doubt over whether it will pass the Democrat-controlled Senate.
COMMENT: Don’t let Heartland leak fool you, climate action needs big business
The list of donors will be damaging to the brands involved but private sector capital remains only way to pay for climate change.
Europe hits 1 million jobs in renewable energy but discontent remains
New report shows industry is worth €127bn to the EU yet opposition to clean energy remains.
Paying for climate change: The crucial role of stable policy
The UK solar subsidy fiasco exemplifies the crucial role of policy in raising funds to fight climate change and promote low-carbon sustainable development.
Spelman: “Sustainable Development Goals” needed ahead of Rio +20
Speaking ahead of the Rio+20 Earth Summit in June, UK Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman calls on the world to set goals for a greener economy.
UK launches £50m Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The UK government launches a new ‘catapult’ scheme to promote renewable technologies.
South Korea, Australia and NZ leap aboard Co2 market scheme
South Korean legislators have approved plans for an emissions trading scheme, paving the way for a bill to be passed next week.
O2 to cut chargers, waste and energy
New O2 sustainability blueprint aims to cut waste, increase renewables and provide training and skills for young people.
Labour: Gov’t “contempt” for environment puts green economy at risk
Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister says country risks missing out on low-carbon economic revolution.
UK Minister: Switch to ‘fairer’ emissions reporting could derail UN process
Greg Barker says current system of territorial emissions already engrained in climate negotiations.
Tea crops next in the firing line for climate change
UN food agency formulates strategy to protect supply of crop