January 19, 2012
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Air & Climate Newsletter January 19, 2012 |
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IEA: Nuclear phase-outs threaten surge in coal emissions
Any boost to renewable energy sparked by countries abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the Fukushima disaster is likely to be overshadowed by a massive increase in coal use that could have devastating consequences for the fight against climate change. That was the stark message delivered today at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi by Fatih Birol, chief economist at the International Energy Agency (IEA), who warned that those countries now committed to phasing out nuclear power are likely to see greenhouse gas emissions rise in the short to medium term. Germany has already put plans ... | ||
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Chinese regions prepare for carbon trading as state mulls coal cap
Seven Chinese cities and provinces have been ordered to cut emissions in preparation for the country`s pilot carbon markets. A note issued today by China`s state planning agency, the National Development and Reform Commission, demands the cities of Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing and Shenzhen, and provinces of Hubei and Guangdong, set "overall emissions control targets". The provinces and cities must also submit proposals explaining how these targets will be allocated, establish a dedicated fund to support the nascent market and draw up detailed implementation plans, news agency Reuters ... | ||
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