Archive for December, 2005

American global warming gas emissions accelerate to a record high

Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

From today’s Guardian: American global warming gas emissions accelerate to a record high
Emissions of global warming gases from the United States have nearly doubled in 14 years and reached an all-time high in 2004, according to figures released by the American government. But new analysis suggests Europe is also falling behind in its attempt to […]

U.S. Attacked on Its Climate Stance

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

From the LA Times in the USA: U.S. Attacked on Its Climate Stance
MONTREAL — Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin took aim at the United States on Wednesday for its refusal to negotiate a new global warming treaty, telling a United Nations conference that the world’s most powerful economy needed to resume participating in international talks […]

Oil industry targets EU climate policy

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

From the Guardian in the UK: Oil industry targets EU climate policy
Lobbyists funded by the US oil industry have launched a campaign in Europe aimed at derailing efforts to tackle greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.Documents obtained by Greenpeace and seen by the Guardian reveal a systematic plan to persuade European business, politicians and the […]

Walk Against Warming!

Thursday, December 1st, 2005

A Walk Against Warming will take place on 3 December 2005 in major cities in Australia.
The Walk Against Warming is the Australian part of a globally coordinated set of international demonstrations on climate change on 3 December 2005 organised by the Global Climate Coalition.
So no matter where you are in the world, here’s a chance […]