News headlines for “Biodiversity”, page 694
CLIMATE CHANGE: Brazil Defends Biofuels
- Inter Press Service
Being the world’s largest producer and exporter of ethanol it is natural for the Brazilian government and its partners to push biofuels as the only real alternative for a world trying wean itself away from fossil fuels that contribute to global warming.
CLIMATE CHANGE: No Closed Doors at Parallel Summit
- Inter Press Service
Two blocks from the Metro station on the busy M-1 Line, the first indication that pedestrians are slipping into the space-time continuum known as the 'Free City' is the ubiquitous graffiti and occasional 'boom!' of small explosive devices like M-80s echoing through the cobbled streets.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Latin America Between Hope and Realism
- Inter Press Service
Latin America has come to Copenhagen with the goal that the wealthy nations of the North pay their climate debt by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing resources to developing nations. But facing the risk that this strategy could fail, the Latin American representatives are also willing to accept some compromises.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Deal On Forests Likely, But...
- Inter Press Service
As debate ratchets up ahead of working out a climate change deal, a Dutch study says emissions from deforestation and land degradation are far lower than has been assumed. Will this have an impact on a deal to protect forests in Africa?
CLIMATE CHANGE: Poor Vendors in Swaziland Worried by 'Flora Protection Law'
- Inter Press Service
For close to three decades, Jeremiah Mkhonta has earned a living by selling firewood by the roadside. It's not exactly lucrative: the father of 15 often goes for a fortnight without even selling a single four dollar bundle of firewood.
OIL: A Market Psychology of Fear?
- Inter Press Service
With or without a binding deal at the climate talks in Copenhagen this month, it seems the world may have to cut its oil consumption, as emerging geological and economic trends limit the availability and affordability of petroleum.
Q&A: 'We Are Moving Towards Modest Cooperation'
- Inter Press Service
Vested interests in fossil fuels have blocked major steps against global warming so far, according to José Goldemberg, who has played a leading role at key times in the climate crisis facing humanity.
CAMBODIA: Pepper Farmers Get Ready for their Champagne Moment
- Inter Press Service
Under a shady trellis of rice sacks in the province of Kampot in southern Cambodia, 42-year-old Nuon Yan tends his crop of pepper vines.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Beware of Carbon Trading Trap Warn Activists
- Inter Press Service
As the climate change summit in the Danish capital moves into a second day, environmental groups warn that by pushing carbon offsetting and trade, governments of developed countries are bypassing their responsibility to significantly reduce domestic emissions and provide aid to developing countries.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Greenhouse Gases Endanger Public Health - EPA
- Inter Press Service
Twelve years after the climate change meetings in Kyoto, a much changed U.S. will show up at the Copenhagen conference this week, and, following recent developments in Washington, their ability to offer and agree to international climate actions has likely never been higher.
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