Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries
United Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many […]
Energy sources
Tuvalu hopes solar project inspires climate talks; nation sets goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2020
e8, Montreal 19 July 2009 Pacific nation of 9 islands seeks to expand first solar system, donated by e8, a
UNEP report details surprising green energy investment trends worldwide
United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi / Paris 3-Jun-2009 Some $155 billion was invested in 2008 in clean energy companies and
Clean energy investment not on track to avoid climate change
New Energy Finance London 4-Mar-2009 Impact of recession and low energy prices may postpone peak of world CO2 emissions by
‘Arid aquaculture’ among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world’s drylands
United Nations University 11-Nov-2008 “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several
Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN
United Nations University 20-Jul-2008 700 leading experts convene at edge of Brazil’s vast Pantanal to take stock, offer policy prescription
UNEP: Clean energy investments charge forward despite financial market turmoil
United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi, Kenya 01 Jul 08 With end of cheap oil, renewables and energy efficiency attracts fast-growing
$1 trillion US carbon trading market by 2020: study
New Energy Finance London, Washington 14-Feb-2008 The United States will be home to a $1 trillion carbon emission market by
Global corporate giants ask suppliers to volunteer CO2 emissions information
Carbon Disclosure Project London, UK 20-Jan-2008 The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional investors (including Goldman
Global corporate climate change report released
Carbon Disclosure Project London 24-Sep-2007 ‘Climate Disclosure Leadership Index’ launched, President Clinton to speak New York / London — The