House science chairman gets heat in Texas race for being a global … – Washington Post
Washington Post House science chairman gets heat in Texas race for being a global …Washington PostIn an election season devoid of much conversation about climate change, House science chairman Lamar Smith’s Democratic challenger is going after the …You can question authority but still trust science – Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneScientists know storms are fueled by climate change.…
Growth vs the environment … climate change a challenge for China's authoritarian system – South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post Growth vs the environment … climate change a challenge for China’s authoritarian systemSouth China Morning PostThe environment has become an increasingly important political issue in China, swathes of which are regularly blanketed by choking pollution, causing widespread public anger. On Shanghai’s Huangpu river, residents relax on sunny mornings among the tall ……
FG pledges commitment as consortium floats initiative to power 10m MSME
By Kingsley Jeremiah; The Guardian: 22 October, 2016 As consortium of energy companies recently unveiled plans to power 10 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with solar energy, just as the Federal Government through the Ministry of State, Industry, Trade and Investment reinstated its commitment to providing strategic action plans for the diversification and growth…
Op-Ed: Shedding light on the contradiction facing climate change talks – Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick Op-Ed: Shedding light on the contradiction facing climate change talksDaily MaverickThe city was hot with talk of climate change, with NGO and EU briefings ahead of the 22 Conference of Parties, or CoP, this week in Morocco. On the table is the Paris Accord for reducing emissions, carbon smoke and other nasty stuff…
KASM challenges seabed mining secrecy in Environment Court – Scoop.co.nz (press release)
KASM challenges seabed mining secrecy in Environment CourtScoop.co.nz (press release)Today, Kiwis Against Seabed Mining (KASM), with the support of Ngāti Ruanui and Talleys Fisheries Group, will be asking the Environment Court to rule that seabed mining company Trans Tasman Resources (TTR), make public all of the information in its … and more »
Delhi Pollution In Need Of Stringent Enforcement Of Emergency Measures: Top Environment Panel – NDTV
NDTV Delhi Pollution In Need Of Stringent Enforcement Of Emergency Measures: Top Environment PanelNDTVCentre for Science and Environment (CSE) said for enduring impact, the government must also step up inter-state coordination to control fires in neighbouring states and take action to strengthen short and medium term measures for all pollution sources.AAP government diluting environment protection…
Frequently asked questions on climate change and disaster displacement – UNHCR
UNHCR Frequently asked questions on climate change and disaster displacementUNHCRDisplacement linked to climate change is not a future hypothetical – it’s a current reality. An annual average of 21.5 million people have been forcibly displaced by weather-related sudden onset hazards – such as floods, storms, wildfires, extreme …McKibben: ‘We have to be fast in the…
Hong Kong sailor recalls Arctic voyage with global warming plea – South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post Hong Kong sailor recalls Arctic voyage with global warming pleaSouth China Morning PostA Hong Kong sailor, whose sailing boat was the first such Chinese craft to reach the Canadian Arctic through the treacherous Northwest Passage, has recalled his six-month expedition and told how global warming is threatening the North Pole. Chu…
4 Big Questions For This Year's Climate Change Conference – Huffington Post
Huffington Post 4 Big Questions For This Year’s Climate Change ConferenceHuffington Post“We’re coming into this COP with a tremendous amount of positive momentum,” John Morton, director for energy and climate change at the National Security Council, said in a call with reporters last week. “2016 has been a truly historic year for …Threat of Climate…
On International Day, UN cites 'duty of care towards the environment' in peacetime and during conflict – UN News Centre
ReliefWeb On International Day, UN cites ‘duty of care towards the environment‘ in peacetime and during conflictUN News Centre6 November 2016 – To achieve the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of peace, prosperity and dignity for all on a healthy planet, it is essential to recognize the shared duty of care towards…