Apr
28
AFP - The Philippines plans to reduce its energy dependence on coal over the next five years to lessen carbon emissions which contribute to climate change, an energy official said Tuesday.
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Apr
28
AP - Al Gore said Tuesday the world must act quickly to slow the melting of the world’s polar ice packs and glaciers before it reaches a critical rate for global warming.
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Apr
28
The Christian Science Monitor - Facing rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and lower crop yields, countries in Southeast Asia are slowly waking up to the impact of climate change. Coastal towns in Vietnam are strengthening their sea walls. Communities in Thailand are replanting degraded mangroves. Forest practices are being overhauled in the Philippines.
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Apr
27
OneWorld.net - WASHINGTON, Apr 27 (OneWorld.net) - An element of the proposed U.S. climate change bill to reduce carbon emissions and invest in clean energy could actually spur a rise in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions until 2026, says a coalition of environmental organizations.
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Apr
27
Reuters - The United States pledged to make up for lost time on Monday at a meeting of the biggest greenhouse gas polluters, as the world works toward sealing a U.N. pact in December to curb global warming.
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Apr
27
AFP - Time is quickly running out in the battle against global warming, and history will judge the world’s response to the crisis, Prince Charles of Britain told Italian lawmakers Monday.
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Apr
27
AFP - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told envoys from 17 major economies meeting here Monday that the United States is ready to lead the fight against global climate change.
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Apr
27
AP - Pope Benedict XVI and Prince Charles discussed their mutual concern for the environment as the heir to the British throne brought his campaign to fight climate change to the Vatican on Monday.
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Apr
27
AP - Britain’s Prince Charles called for “inspired leadership” against global warming to save the environment for future generations in a speech Monday to Italian lawmakers and other VIPs at the start of a royal visit to Rome.
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Apr
27
AFP - During his first 100 days, US President Barack Obama has kept his word to reverse the environmental policies of his predecessor. But the success of his battle over global warming ultimately depends on Congress.
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