US U-Turn on CO2 Emissions
May 31, 2007 at 8:47 pm
George W. Bush
President George W. Bush today committed the US to set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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And the nominees are… Observer Ethical Awards Shortlist Revealed
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Ethical Awards
The shortlist of nominees for the Observer’s Ethical Awards 2007 was announced this morning and among those up for gongs are Al Gore, David Cameron and The Hemp Trading Company - should be a colourful night.

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China Set to Publish Climate Change Plan
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Great Wall of China
China will unveil its first national plan to tackle climate change days before the G8 meeting in Germany, according to a report by Reuters.

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‘Third Pole’ in Risk of Melting
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau - then and now
A glacier containing the biggest ice field outside of the Arctic and Antarctic is in grave danger of disappearing within just 30 years unless drastic action to reduce CO2 emissions is taken now.

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100,000 to Count at Glastonbury
May 30, 2007 at 3:25 pm
Glastonbury - it's fun, honestly
In addition to warding off trench foot and broken ankles, music lovers will be encouraged to reduce their carbon footprints at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.

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They Tried to Make Me Go Recycle, I Say No, No, No…
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Amy Winehouse
Soulful singer and current muse of the celebrity rags Amy Winehouse has been outed by the Daily Mail…as a non-recycler.

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Rich Nations Should Foot the Bill for Climate Change Says Oxfam
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some cash yesterday
The world’s richest nations should pay more in the fight against global warming, according to Oxfam.

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Costa Rica to be Carbon-Neutral by 2030
May 29, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Costa Rica
Costa Rica plans to become the first country to go carbon-neutral, joining Norway in a race to nullify its carbon footprint.

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His Royal Likeness
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Prince Charles... or is it?
An eco-friendly waxwork of Prince Charles has been unveiled at London’s Madame Tussaud’s that reflects the heir to the throne’s green leanings.

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Pre-G8 Panic Over US Scribbles
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Drax
A five-point communiqué on climate change, prepared for the forthcoming G8 Summit, appears to be getting back on track following the rejection by America on two sticking points.

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