The pace quickens: USA and China put foward substantial climate commitments
Posted on 28 November 2009
US President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday that he will attend the climate talks in Copenhagen in December. The White House pledged a commitment for the USA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by 2020, with further reductions in subsequent years. The day after the US announcement, China declared its intention to reduce GHG emissions by 40-45% from 2005 by 2020.
Sofia Environmental Film Week 2009
Posted on 28 November 2009
GREEN CINEMA: ENVIRONMENTAL FILM WEEK IN SOFIA 30 November to 6
December, 17.30 – 20.00, Czech Centre, Rakovski Street, Sofia, Bulgaria
(Download the film programme (in Bulgarian)
350 around the world
Citizens around the world show that 350 ppm is the maximum safe concentration of CO2 to avoid climate catastrophe
Climate issues in a nutshell for Bulgaria from WWF
Posted on 20 November 2009
This presentation is a great overview for beginners of the issues of climate science, politics and economics and where Buglaria stands.
Net News
- Doctors confirm black lung in victims of mine blast.
- Full hour of climate on "This American Life."
- Climate change impacts ripple through fishing industry while ocean science lags behind.
- Chiefs declare Keystone XL consultation meeting invalid, walk out on State Department officials.
- Fuel cell technology boosts long-distance fish shipping.
