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Tuesday, 27 Feb, 2010
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Cop15 talks to resume: Emission stickers printed: UAE leads on climate accord: Ship emission cuts planned: UK tube exceeds carbon target: Medvedev calls for green overhaul
UN climate change talks to resume in April
While no legally-binding agreement was reached at the conclusion of the COP15 in December, 192 UN member countries agreed to "take note" talks resume earlier than expected
Xiamen vehicles to receive ‘Emission Sticker’ this autumn
What’s On in Xiamen Feb 26 2010 www.whatsonxiamen.com/news10560.html
Xiamen plans to reduce the vehicle exhaust emissions by attaching an "Emission Sticker" to vehicles. Citizens are also encouraged to take photos of vehicles with excessive exhaust emissions and send them to the Xiamen Exhaust Emission Control Office.
UAE takes lead on climate accord
The National Feb 26 2010 www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article
The UAE has become the first OPEC member and Gulf state to officially associate itself with the Copenhagen Accord, the general agreement on climate change reached at international talks in December.
IMO Seeks Emission Cuts for Emerging-Nation Ships
Business Week Feb 26 2010 www.businessweek.com/news/2010-02-25/imo-seeks-emission-cuts-for-emerging-nation-ships-update1-.html
Emissions from shipping would fall about 20% as early as 2012 under proposed rules for 169 nations, the secretary general of the United Nation’s International Maritime Organization said.
Grants to cut low-carbon car cost
Press Association Feb 25 2010 www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5gwew0EBhJV7Pcn_tfWXBaK9mFTxg
Motorists who buy an ultra-low carbon car will receive 25% off the price up to a maximum of GBP 5,000, the Government has announced.
Tube Lines exceeds carbon reduction target
rail-news.com Feb 25 2010 rail-news.com/2010/02/24/tube-lines-exceeds-carbon-reduction-target/
The announcement comes as Tube Lines, the company responsible for the multi-billion pound upgrade of the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines, released its latest figures for reducing its carbon footprint.
Medvedev calls for green overhaul of Russian economy
Russian Information Agency Novosti Feb 22 2010 en.rian.ru/Environment/20100218/157930576.html
Russia’s economy needs fundamental reform to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday, saying the country could then meet its target of a 25% cut by 2020.
Valere Tjolle
Valere Tjolle is editor of the 2010 Sustainable Tourism Report Suite details at:www.travelmole.com/stories/1141006.php
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