The Congressmen behind the ultimately doomed effort to deliver a US carbon trading scheme have reignited efforts to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism, teaming up with former opponents to issue a renewed call for a more coherent US climate change policy. Democrats Henry A. Waxman and Edward J. Markey teamed up late last week with Republicans Sherwood Boehlert and Wayne Gilchrest, formerly Congressmen for New York and Maryland districts, to pen a joint editorial in the Washington Post arguing that a carbon tax could tackle both the environmental and the fiscal crisis the US faces.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
US carbon tax debate reignites
The Congressmen behind the ultimately doomed effort to deliver a US carbon trading scheme have reignited efforts to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism, teaming up with former opponents to issue a renewed call for a more coherent US climate change policy. Democrats Henry A. Waxman and Edward J. Markey teamed up late last week with Republicans Sherwood Boehlert and Wayne Gilchrest, formerly Congressmen for New York and Maryland districts, to pen a joint editorial in the Washington Post arguing that a carbon tax could tackle both the environmental and the fiscal crisis the US faces.
World Bank dives into $1.5bn Global Partnership for Oceans
The World Bank has today called on the business community to support an ambitious new global initiative designed to improve marine protection and tackle dwindling fish stocks. Formally launched at The Economist's World Oceans Summit in Singapore earlier today, the Global Partnership for Oceans already commands the support of a host of green NGOs, charities and businesses, many of which already invest heavily in marine protection schemes.
Nike Hopes Greener Shoes Will Bring It More Olympic Gold
Will Greener Shoes and Uniforms Bring Nike More Olympics Gold? | GreenBiz.com
Nike hopes to win both green and gold at this summer's Olympics in London. On Tuesday in New York City, the sporting-goods giant unveiled a new line of sportswear designed to help Olympians go faster, farther and longer. Nike is manufacturing its 2012 Olympic kits using less material -- and more recycled plastics -- than in the past. The announcement came as part of a series of "cutting-edge, lightweight performance innovations designed for the track, the basketball court and beyond for this summer," CEO Mark Parker said.
Nike hopes to win both green and gold at this summer's Olympics in London. On Tuesday in New York City, the sporting-goods giant unveiled a new line of sportswear designed to help Olympians go faster, farther and longer. Nike is manufacturing its 2012 Olympic kits using less material -- and more recycled plastics -- than in the past. The announcement came as part of a series of "cutting-edge, lightweight performance innovations designed for the track, the basketball court and beyond for this summer," CEO Mark Parker said.
Carbon tax change risks Australian budget
Any move by Kevin Rudd to change the carbon tax would hit the federal budget's bottom line, Finance Minister Penny Wong says. Mr Rudd has indicated he would reassess the set price of $23 a tonne after six months should he regain the prime ministership at Monday's caucus ballot.
Is the UK government's commitment to wind energy cooling?
Billions of pounds' worth of investment in Britain's energy infrastructure is on hold or uncertain because of concerns over the government's commitment to wind energy.
4% Increases In Dubai’s Power Use Will Grow With Planned Carbon Cuts
Dubai’s power demand is set to grow this year at a rate in line with the Persian Gulf emirate’s economy, or about 4 percent, as the city develops a plan to cut emissions. The emirate plans to survey its carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial production in a study this year, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, vice chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said today. Dubai will use the study to estimate a baseline figure for emissions that it will use to plan cuts in the release of the gas, he said.
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