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Africa could reduce greenhouse gases, says UN
Although Africa contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources other than fossil fuels, it could be absorbing more carbon from the atmosphere than it puts back in, according to CarboAfrica, an international research project of 15 institutions from Africa and Europe that includes FAO. Studying wild fires in South Africa`s Kruger Park, carbon dioxide flows in the rainforest of Ghana or weather patterns in Sudan, CarboAfrica`s research indicates that, as opposed to its minor part in global GHG emissions from fossil fuels — less than 4% of the world`s total — Africa ... |
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European Parliament delays climate vote as rows rumble on
The European Parliament has confirmed it is to delay a series of crucial votes on the EU`s proposed climate change package. But MEPs remain confident the wide-ranging legislation can be finalised before the end of the year, despite disagreements with member states over the proposals. A European Parliament vote had been scheduled for 4 December. This was to decide the finalised package of legislation and targets designed to deliver the EU`s commitment to cut emissions 20 per cent by 2020.
But a spokesman for the parliament confirmed that the vote had now been put back to the week commencing ... |
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