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How to Define A Carbon Footprint
The UK branch of The Centre for Integrated Sustainability Analysis has published a new research report outlining 'A Definition of Carbon Footprint'.
Insurance industry adopts adaptation manifesto
The Association of British Insurers has launched �Adapting to our Changing Climate: A Manifesto for Business, Government and the Public'.
Ryan says renewable energy can drive economic growth
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan says renewable energy can become the biggest driver of economic growth in Ireland.
Climate Hits China's Rivers and Wetlands
Climate change linked to the contraction of wetlands at the source of China's two longest rivers, the Yangtze and the Yellow River, has reduced the volume of water flowing in the rivers, said Chinese scientists.
Two–track cities:The challenge of sustaining growth and building opportunity
This paper suggests that UK cities face a number of significant challenges in the years ahead. We have �two-track' cities � those that have experienced success and renaissance in recent years, and those that have not.
EU Green Paper on climate change adaptation launched
The European Union has published a green paper on climate change adaptation, and a conference to kick-start the public debate was held on 3 July.
Africa Harmonious on Climate Change?
Delegates from around 42 African countries are meeting in Kigali to discuss and harmonise the continent's position on climate change.
Adapting to climate change - how do poor people cope?
Climate change will increase the gaps between developed and developing countries, in terms of wealth, health and food security. This will make achieving goals to reduce poverty more difficult.
Defra and Local Government Joint Environmental Prospectus Launched
The new Environment Secretary Hilary Benn last week stressed the central role Local Authorities have in fighting climate change as he launched the new Defra-Local Government Joint Environmental Prospectus.
Tanzania's Soda Lakes Under Threat
One of nature's most spectacular sights - millions of pink flamingos migrating between the Rift Valley's alkaline lakes - is in danger of disappearing forever, according to conservationists.