A proposal aimed at saving the world´s tropical forests suffered a setback Sunday, when negotiators at the UN climate talks ditched plans for faster action on the problem because of concerns that rich countries aren´t willing to finance it Destruction of forests — burning or cutting trees to
TUV AIMAK, Mongolia – Often, the best eco-friendly initiatives stem out of necessity!In Mongolia´s vast steppe, where thousands still practice the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors, solar panels are pitched atop more and more tents, taking the place of fixed power lines.The panels, which cost aro
I recently read a really interesting article in TIME magazine which talked about the Fair Trade coffee industry and highlighted that Fair Trade practices were created to help small farmers but that they may have now hit their limit.Here is an excerpt from the article by Ezra Fieser entitled “What Pr
The leaders of Britain and France say EU leaders will commit more than 2 billion euro (3 billion US dollars) a year to help poorer parts of the world combat global warming The leaders of Britain and France say EU leaders will commit more than 2 billion euro (3 billion US dollars) a year to he
American billionaire George Soros says wide disagreements over climate-change financing for poor countries “could actually wreck” the Copenhagen climate conference. The investor-philanthropist says the 10-billion-a-year-US dollars, three-year proposal being put forward by richer nations is “not m
Sweden pledges 800 million euro for climate change fund Sweden says it will give 800 million euro (1.2 billion US dollars) to help developing nations fight climate change Government spokeswoman Roberta Alenius says Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt will announce Sweden´s donation to a European
Just landed in Copenhagen, American climate change envoy Todd Stern responds to statements by Chinese top negotiator Statements by Su Wei, Deputy Head of the Chinese COP15 delegation, on lack of ambitions from the US were opposed by Todd Stern, President Barack Obama’s climate change envoy, as he
In need of a ´new´ party outfit this Festive Season…? Why not recycle your wardrobe by deconstructing what you already own into something unique and beautiful! Watch the video below to find out how. Not only is this good for the planet but it´s a great recession busting fashionista tip too! Invite
Denmark is one of the first countries in the world to earmark financing for developing countries to strengthen their capacities to tackle climate change in the short term, the Danish government says Denmark – the host country of the ongoing UN climate change conference – has put money on the
Chinese climate official blames the US, EU and Japan for too low ambitions on emissions cuts The United States and the European Union (EU) are expected by the Chinese delegation to bring more notable emission reductions targets to the Copenhagen climate talks.At a press conference Tuesday, the De