Martin Korolec says the bloc’s contribution to climate change action is overstated, exposing fundamental differences between member states as the COP18 Doha climate talks approach.
Bloc comes under fire from airlines following its decision to suspend the inclusion of international airlines in its carbon trading scheme for one year.
The IEA says the US fossil fuel boom is set to continue shaking up international markets, but energy efficiency not a dash for gas is the key to climate friendly energy security.
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Good progress is being made towards a deal on shipping emissions, despite the conflicting ambitions of the International Maritime Organisation and UN climate change agency
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Julia Gillard’s cabinet will meet next week for the last time before COP18 in Doha – but will they discuss joining KP2?
Bloc will exceed its Kyoto goals and its internal 2020 targets as decision time nears on new a round of international commitments.
Emissions measurement system to begin in 2013 as precursor to maritime inclusion in carbon market.
Joan MacNaughton tells RTCC Clean Development Mechanism needs finance from countries not planning to be part of Kyoto Protocol extension
China, India, Brazil and South Africa call on rich nations to sign up for second commitment period and declare ambitious, new emission reduction targets at COP18
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Bill to stop US airlines taking part in EU emissions trading to be rushed through before Senate goes to recess on Friday.
UN Environment Programme says that the effects of even small amounts of pollution on the Arctic Ocean have not been fully assessed.
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Second commitment period looks likely to take place but low ambition, carbon trading crises and doubts over environmental integrity could render it impotent.
Proposals to ditch nuclear by 2040 could leave country relying on developing renewables sector together with oil, gas and coal imports
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UK minister says threats to airline industry from EU-ETS are serious, but Connie Hedegaard denies any chance of policy u-turn
Carbon Disclosure Project’s Paul Simpson tells RTCC why a global environmental reporting regime is vital to ensure emission reduction pledges are effective