The brighter side of $115 a barrel crude
Posted on April 16, 2008 in What is global warming
While George Bush attempts to distract the U.S. from doing anything substantive on climate change, an interesting thing is happening in Europe -- the price of carbon emission permits [EUAs] has hit a ten-month high. The reason: high oil and gas prices. The EU ETS is dominated by power utilities, which must hold EUA permits for every ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted when burning fuel to generate power. Most fossil fuel generators burn either coal or gas. When the price of gas rises, it mak The Deniers? The World Renowned Scientist Who Got Al Gore Started "My own personal belief is that we should wait another 10 or 20 years to really be convinced that the greenhouse effect is going to be important for human beings, in both positive and negative ways." Roger Revelle, in a letter to then Congressman Jim Bates, July 14, 1988 Among the not-very-credible denials of climate change risk, one of Lawrence Solomon's most offensive is his attack on the memory and work of Dr. Roger Revelle. Solomon, author of The Deniers: The world-renowned scientists who s
Don't talk about the global warming money trail
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Global warming articles
As the old saying goes, "Follow the money." That this is an article of faith to the left is not in dispute. Money comes from the evil of capitalism. Climate change setting stage for rise in infectious diseases In an article in Tuesday's issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, infectious disease specialists predict that global warming will increase the risk of infectious disease by expanding the geographic ranges of species known to carry diseases that jump from animals to humans.
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U.S. Mutual Funds Starting to Address Climate Risk
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Climate changes
Mutual funds, having long resisted shareholder resolutions demanding they focus more on financial risks arising from climate change, are starting to have second thoughts. That is the central conclusion of a report released today by Ceres, a coalition of investors and environmentalists that encourages big financial players to factor environmental sustainability into their strategic decision making. Among other things, Ceres directs the Investor Network on Climate Risk, with 60 institutional inves Wednesday morning news digest: All this and the Dalai Lama too edition KAAL-TV reports Tim Walz Leading the way in Fundraising: Republican challengers for Minnesota's 1st Congressional district trail Representative Tim Walz in fundraising. Tim Walz had 350- thousand in the first quarter. Mayo Clinic doctor Brian Davis, who has the Republican Party endorsement, raised 59-thousand. And state Senator Dick Day racked in 16-thousand. The Republicans will face each other in a primary that will decide who will challenge Tim Walz. We wouldn't exactly say the Republic
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Climate change brings health risks (AP via Yahoo! News)
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
A top government health official said Wednesday that change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, with certain regions of the country — and the elderly and children — most vulnerable to increased health problems. Nobel Prize-Winning Climate Change Panel Hailed (Scoop.co.nz) 9 April 2008 - The head of the lead United Nations agency on weather, climate and water has lauded the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), whose Nobel Prize-winning efforts have helped the world better understand the impact of global warming on the planet. Dream Reborn: Green Jobs for All This past weekend, April 4-6, thousands of people descended on Memphis, Tennessee, to celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King 40 years after his assassination. Civil rights leaders, community activists, faith and non-profit leaders were at the Dream Reborn conference to honor Dr. King in particular by sharing their dreams for economic justice in a new, green economy. Participants at the first-ever event recognized the urgent need to transition away from polluting industries that h Coal power or no power Six Environmental groups, Environmental Defense Fund, Friends of the Earth US, National Wildlife Federation, Bretton Woods Project and the International Accountability Project are fighting the World bank to stop providing a subsidy for the construction of the Tata Mundra coal plant which will provide electricity to 16 million people in 5 states in western and northern India. The IFC says that the Tata Mundra Project (PPT) will have amongst the lowest GHG emission rates globally - lower by 40
World Health Day - and another reason global warming sucks!
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Many of us have faced the same issue...allergies! Allergy season seems to get worse and worse every year. Many sources point to changes in global climate as a culprit for allergies. World Health Day this year focuses on how the global climate changes can and will impact our health in the future. GLOBAL: Rich must pay climate change health costs (AlertNet) Source: IRIN Countries, mostly in the developing world could spend between US$6 to $18 billion a year by 2030 to manage additional costs to health services as a result of climate change, according to independent research cited by a World Health Organisation (WHO) official, hence the need for rich countries responsible for global warming to help pay towards these additional health costs. WHO: Global health put at risk by climate change (People's Daily) The health of hundreds of millions of people may be put at risk by the effects of global climate change, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. "Global warming has already impacted lives and health, and this problem wil ... Western United-States Heats Up The West may not be the best when it comes to climate change. According to new analysis of temperature data that the Natural Resources Defense Council has done, 11 Western states are showing a faster temperature rise than the global average.
Garth George: Climate change warriors, cast down your weapons - New Zealand Herald
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Garth George: Climate warriors, cast down your weapons New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 7 hours ago In its Manhattan Declaration on Climate Change , issued after the meeting, the conference declared: " ' Global warming' is not a global crisis. ... CLIMATE CHANGE: Will Societies Bend, or Snap in the Storm? - IPS Dog Flu Diet and Diseases CLIMATE CHANGE : Will Societies Bend, or Snap in the Storm? IPS, Italy - 7 hours ago The report, titled " Climate Change as a Security Risk" and released by the German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU), identifies several areas with ... WHO Says Global Climate Change Poses Major Health Risk dBTechno WHO: Global health put at risk by climate change Xinhua Climate Change Poses Bigger Health Risks: Experts Himalayan Times AllAfrica.com - The Seoul Times all 303 news articles 'The Day After Tomorrow' - Could It Really Happen? Straight Answers About Global Warming from a Reliable Source WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) June 3, 2004 -- Eileen Claussen, President of the http://www.pewclimate.org[Pew Center on Global Climate Change], doesn't believe global warming will unfold the way it is... Adapting to Global Warming - New Report Discusses the Ability of the United States to Adapt to Effects of Global Warming Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 16, 2004 -- The mainstream scientific community agrees that the earth is warming, the warming is caused primarily by the build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere,...
Climate change forecasts 'invalid' - researcher - Stuff.co.nz
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Climate change forecasts 'invalid' - researcher Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 2 hours ago ... was no need to pass the Government's Climate Change (Emissions Trade and Renewable Preference) Bill - because global warming forecasts are unscientific. ... PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - April 10 Reuters all 5 news articles Global Warming Censored: How the Major Networks Silence the Debate ... - Center for Research on Globalization Global Warming Censored: How the Major Networks Silence the Debate ... Center for Research on Globalization, Canada - 2 hours ago Just listen to CBS’s Harry Smith: “Before we do anything else, there is, in fact, global climate change . It really affects some climates much more than ... Climate change : A Contrarian's Opinion Meaford Express all 3 news articles Climate Change Brings Health Risks - The Associated Press Pasadena Now Climate Change Brings Health Risks The Associated Press - 7 hours ago "CDC considers climate change a serious public health concern," Frumkin told the House committee Wednesday. Frumkin said he recognized the issue of global ... 2008 Public Health Week Pasadena Now APHA Applauds House Resolution And Next Week's Hearing On The ... Medical News Today (press release) Annual National Public Health Week Begins Today PR Newswire (press release) all 63 news articles Nepal might still benefit from Bangkok Climate Change Talks - American Chronicle R744.com Nepal might still benefit from Bangkok Climate Change Talks American Chronicle, CA - Apr 8, 2008 ... tree lined Rajdamnern Nok Avenue aimed to foster closer understanding between the industrialized and developing countries on global climate change . ... Global Warming and the Road Ahead after Bali and Bangkok American Chronicle UN meeting agrees to climate roadmap EurActiv › Nations agree climate plan at UN Bangkok talks R744.com Carbon Positive - Central Chronicle all 17 news articles
Pew Center Reports Spotlight Role of Farms, Forests in Reducing Global Warming
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- America's farms and forestlands have a major role to play in reducing the threat of change, according to two reports released today by the Pew... States Tackle Climate Change Issues: State Leaders Convene for Two-Day Summit on State-Level Climate Action Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- On October 10 and 11, 2006, the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, in collaboration with the Pew Center on the States, hosted a... Pew Center Releases Comprehensive Guide to Developing Climate Change Related Business Strategies Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 18, 2006 -- The Pew Center on Global Climate Change today released,... 1st Address-Based Climate Reporting Service Enhances Reports with Fault Mapping for Western Clients Easton, CT (PRWeb) February 6, 2007 -- The nation's first online, address-based climate and environmental-risk-reporting service has added address-based fault mapping for western property owners. ...
Email your Rep at the UN Climate Change Conference
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
This week, representatives from 163 countries are attending a week long conference in Bangkok, Thailand to look at a new global pact to replace the 1997 Kyoto accords. This United Nations led meeting focuses on the daunting challenge of controlling global warming without damaging the world economy. You can make a difference! Email your rep! Global Warming May Bring Malaria to Britain Climate change could bring malaria and other diseases to Britain and trigger more frequent heatwaves that will have huge health impacts, British doctors said on Thursday. Greenpeace predicts the risk of destructive change Blue Alert – Climate Migrants in South Asia: Estimates and Solutions’ estimates that 125 million people could be displaced in South East Asia by 2100 if global temperatures will rise by 4-5 °C. There is No Sun-Link with Global Warming New research by UK scientists conclude that the Sun has little or no effect on climate change.
Pew Center Report -- New Approaches to Global Warming for Major Economies
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- A new report offers recommendations for engaging major economies in efforts to address warming. Released today by the Pew Center on Global... GlobalWarmingArchive.com Chronicles the Discovery and Debate of Global Climate Change Through Newspapers (PRWEB) April 14, 2006 -- GlobalWarmingArchive.com, a free archive of 50,000 historical newspaper pages sponsored by NewspaperARCHIVE.com, contains detailed newspaper accounts on the diverse opinions... Addressing Climate Change, Electricity, Renewable Energy Sources, and Greenhouse Gases: The Expanding Role of State Renewable Energy Policy in the U.S Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 14, 2006–- A growing portion of U.S. states' electricity is being provided by renewable energy sources, according to a report released today by the Pew Center on... Marsh, Inc. Joins Pew Center on Global Climate Change: Leading Insurance Services Firm Raises Awareness of Global Environmental Risk Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) July 13, 2006 -- The Pew Center on Global Climate Change announced today that Marsh, Inc. has joined the Pew Center's Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) and its...
Climate Talk Sea Change
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
For the first time in a long time, we're seeing some encouraging signs in the climate change debate -- shifting from *whether* global warming is a problem, to how we might best *manage* the problem. Lord Milford Debate To Focus On Climate Change Sir John Houghton, now residing in Aberdyfi and one of the world's top climatologists, says global warming leading to climate change is as great a threat to the world as "weapons of mass destruction". It's getting warmer? Oops-More bad news for Chicken Littles Contrary to what Al Gore and Leonardo DiCaprio say, the global warming debate is not over. Hysterical warnings about flooded coastlines and boiled polar bears remain nothing more than hot-air predictions. Well, the latest data on climate change is in and, not surprisingly, it favors the "deniers." WHO On Climate Change: "Global Health Is At Risk" (Scoop.co.nz) Manila, 7 April 2008 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) warned today that the health of hundreds of millions of people may be put at risk by the effects of global climate change.
Climate solutions seen harming indigenous peoples
Posted on April 09, 2008 in Climate changes
By Alister Doyle, Environment Correspondent OSLO (Reuters) - Large-scale solutions to help slow global warming often threaten the very indigenous peoples who are among those hardest hit by a changing climate, the U.N. University said on... Global Leaders Responding to Ecosystem Degradation “The world’s forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems are under tremendous pressure due to climate change, land conversion, and many other factors,” says Jonathan Lash, president, WRI. “As ecosystems degrade, companies will face operational, regulatory, and reputational risks ..." Climate solutions often harm indigenous peoples-UN Large-scale solutions to help slow global warming often threaten the very indigenous peoples who are among those hardest hit by a changing climate, the U.N. University said on Wednesday. Deadly Frog Fungus Spreads in Virus-Like Waves A frog-killing fungus in Central and South America spreads in waves like other infectious diseases, challenging a theory that climate change is to blame, a new study says. The study runs counter to the results of a 2006 study published in the journal Nature, which found that global warming promoted the spread of the chytrid fungus.