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Copenhagen: More than 65 world leaders confirmed to attend
The Danish hosts of next month`s Copenhagen climate change summit have revealed that more than 65 world leaders have accepted an invitation to attend the meeting, significantly bolstering the chances of a robust political deal being agreed.
Earlier this month, Danish prime minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen formally invited leaders from 192 countries to attend the UN meeting to agree a successor to the Kyoto Treaty, arguing that the presence of countries` leaders would increase the chances of a deal being reached.
Speaking over the weekend, Danish officials confirmed that leaders from at least ... |
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Fuel economy increases as CO2 decreases
For the fifth consecutive year, EPA is reporting an increase in fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for new cars and light duty trucks. This marks the first time that data for CO2 emissions are included in the annual report, “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009”.
“American drivers are increasingly looking for cars that burn cleaner, burn less gas and won’t burn a hole in their wallets,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “We’re working to help accelerate this trend with ... |
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- Help shape the environmental agenda for North America
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s (CEC) Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) invites you to join a discussion to help define an environmental ...
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