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EU Research Shows Greenhouse Gases Must Zero Out by 2100 |
LONDON, UK, November 18, 2009 (ENS) - The latest European climate research shows that human emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide will need to be reduced close to zero by the end of this century if a rise in the planet's mean global temperature beyond 2°Celsius is to be avoided. In the first study of its kind, scientists were able to establish what level of emissions must be achieved to restrict global warming rise to a "safe" level.
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UN Report: Women's Profound Role in Averting Climate Crisis |
LONDON, UK, November 18, 2009 (ENS) - Women are central to global and national efforts to cope with climate change, concludes a new report, "The State of World Population 2009," released today by the United Nations Population Fund. The authors predict that the fight against climate change is more likely to be successful if policies, programs and treaties take into account the needs, rights and potentials of women. >>more
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U.S. and China Forge Climate, Clean Energy Partnership |
BEIJING, China, November 17, 2009 (ENS) - Today, President Barack Obama and President Hu Jintao announced stronger cooperation between the United States and China on climate change and clean energy. During President Obama's first state visit to China, the two leaders said they are "committed to working together and with other countries in the weeks ahead for a successful outcome at Copenhagen." But the meaning of what a "successful outcome" is shifted over the weekend. >>more
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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Cut, Conservationists Urge Trade Ban |
RECIFE, Brazil, November 17, 2009 (ENS) - Fishing pressure on bluefin tuna in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea will be reduced this coming year, but conservation groups are concerned that that the agreed reduction in fishing capacity will not be enough to save the giant tuna species. They are urging a ban on international trade in bluefin tuna. The United States sought a halt to bluefin overfishing and U.S. officials were disappointed in the outcome. >>more
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Obama: World is Watching U.S.-China Leadership on Climate |
SHANGHAI, China, November 16, 2009 (ENS) - "There are very few global challenges that can be solved unless the United States and China agree," President Barack Obama told an audience of about 500 Chinese students today at a Town Hall meeting in Shanghai. Obama said he hopes to achieve "a meeting of the minds" between himself and President Hu about "how together the United States and China," the world's two largest greenhouse gas emitters, "can show leadership." >>more
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Brazil's President Will Attend Copenhagen Climate Conference |
BRASILIA, Brazil, November 16, 2009 (ENS) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed today that he will go to Copenhagen in December for the UN climate conference. Lula made the announcement on his weekly radio program Breakfast with the President, saying that he hopes for progress in Copenhagen. He urged the United States and China to take more responsibility for climate protection. >>more |
