Climate Conference Ends Without Targets – AP. That would be Bush’s climate “conference,” and the only appropriate comment on the headline is “Duh!”
Carbon trading must be globally regulated – The Telegraph (UK). Bring on the black (carbon) helicopters!
UK’s CO2 emissions fall 0.5% – The Press Association. Cool Britannia!
High Oil Prices Boost Energy Efficiency – Report - Reuters. “High oil prices have spurred countries to use energy more efficiently, a report by an energy industry group said, but the authors say concerted government action is still needed to encourage less waste.” I’m gonna give this a “Duh!” also. That said, the piece has interesting factoids:
Over the period 1990 to 2006, energy productivity increased at an average rate of 1.3 percent, but from 2000 to 2006, productivity grew 1.5 percent per year.
China was the principal exception, with its improvement in energy productivity falling to 1 percent per annum in 2000-2006 from 7.5 percent per annum in 1990-2000, as its economic growth soared to double-digit levels.
Berkeley unveils climate plan for 80 percent emissions cut – Inside Bay Area. “In 2000, Berkeley’s emissions totaled 696,000 tons of greenhouse gases, officials said…. Between 2000 and 2005, emissions in Berkeley fell by 61,000 tons due to a number of city efforts already under way.” The article is worth reading to see the details of Berkeley’s plan.
Russian Government Clears Way for Carbon Profits – Reuters. “Russia’s government on Tuesday opened the door to applications from entrepreneurs and big polluters to profit from greenhouse gas emissions cuts by selling these to Western countries.” Why does this not inspire confidence?
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