Australia Gets Ready to Pass National Carbon Tax
It would tax the country's 500 biggest polluters starting in mid-2012.
Climate Change
Climate Change Will Cost Canada 1% of GDP, Nova Scotia Steps Up
Climate change presents a growing, long-term economic burden for Canada says gov't advisory group; Nova Scotia puts feed-in laws into action.
Growing Schism in GOP Over Climate Change, Settled Science
Influential Republicans who no longer hold elected positions are working to change the GOP stance on climate change.
Time to Geoengineer the Climate? Scientists Say We Should Get Prepared
An expert panel recommends the US government launch a coordinated research program in case we have to take radical action.
Arctic Ice Shelves Going Fast, Coal Industry Fights Back
As climate change causes unprecedented loss of Arctic Ice, the GOP and coal companies fight regulations.
Technology to Slash Global Emissions Isn't Being Used Fast Enough, Says the World's Engineers
The world's largest engineering organizations say there's a desperate need for financial, legislative support from governments.
EU Climate Commissioner Shocked by US Climate Denial
Citing scientific consensus, she says the denial by GOP candidates is hard to take.
US Position Unchanged on Kyoto Protocol
The US won't back a post-Kyoto treaty unless major developing countries are included.
European Parliament Calls for Fast Action to Cut Black Carbon Soot & Other Non-CO2 Climate Forcers
Reducing black carbon soot and other climate forcers could reduce the pace of climate change 50%.
Most Multinationals Now Have Climate Strategies
The majority of US companies are taking action on climate change, despite absence of mandatory rules.