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Photo of the week #10
This week’s photo of the week celebrates World Forestry Day with this stunning picture from a forest in the heart of England.
Climate Curate: Thursday 22nd March 2012
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PODCAST: How efficient cooking stoves can cut emissions in Zambia
In the third of a series of UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism Radio Club reports, David Mwanza from Zambia’s National Broadcasting Cooperation takes a closer look coal fire cook stoves in the country.
UKYCC pressures government on youth green jobs ahead of budget
UK Youth Climate Coalition calls on government to use low-carbon economy to tackle chronic youth employment as country prepares for annual budget.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 21st March 2012
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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.
Community growing: Five hidden gems of London
As RTCC celebrated the work happening in cities for London Week, we decided to find out a little more about the projects on offer right on my doorstep.
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
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Siobhan Benita: We must weave green issues into London policymaking
As part of RTCC’s London election series we caught up with Indpendent candidate Siobhan Benita to talk about her plans for the Capital.
Experts: Climate change to increase lung disease
International research group lists forest fires, desertification and even extended plant blooms as increased threats to health.
PHOTO GALLERY: 10 cities at risk from Climate Change
RTCC takes a look at some of the cities around the world most at risk from the impacts of climate change…
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.
Audio: Why bottled water is bad for you and the planet
Water entrepreneur Edwin Broni-Mensah speaks to RTCC about his company GiveMeTap, which aims to re-introduce consumers to tap-water.
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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Could people power drive Bangladeshi clean environment movement?
Bangladeshi journalist Probir Kumar Sarker writes about the need for people power to help drive the clean environment movement in the country.
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.
Audio: Growing your own fruit and veg isn’t rocket science
Neil Baldwin from gardening company Plot 2 Plot tells RTCC the key to growing your own food is to keep it simple.