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Green energy surges to record levels
2016-06-01 02:52:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: New solar, wind and hydropower sources were added in 2015 at the fastest rate the world has yet seen, a study says. Investments in renewables during the year were more than double the amount spent on new coal and gas-fired power plants, the Renewables Global Status Report found. For the first time, emerging economies spent more than the rich on renewable power and fuels. Over 8 million people are now working in renewable energy worldwide. For a number of years, the global spend on renewables...
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UNDP, EU Support Kazakhstans Move to Green Economy
2016-06-01 02:11:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Astana Times: International experts pledged support for Kazakhstan's efforts to establish a green economy during a conference titled "Green economy: Providing social innovation, economic diversification and environmental sustainability" at the May 25 Astana Economic Forum (AEF). "We applaud Kazakhstan's leadership's foresight and vision to establish a sovereign wealth fund from its oil proceeds when the markets were favourable, which can catalyse the green growth initiatives in the country," said UN Assistant...
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Hard-Pressed Rust Belt Cities Go Green to Aid Urban Revival
2016-05-31 15:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Yale Environment 360: Hard-Pressed Rust Belt Cities Go Green to Aid Urban Revival Gary, Indiana is joining Detroit and other fading U.S. industrial centers in an effort to turn abandoned neighborhoods and factory sites into gardens, parks, and forests. In addition to the environmental benefits, these greening initiatives may help catalyze an economic recovery. Depending on how you look at it, Gary, Indiana is facing either the greatest crisis in its 110-year history, or the greatest opportunity. The once-prosperous...
Brexit would free UK from 'spirit-crushing' green directives, says minister
2016-05-30 16:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The UK could develop a more flexible approach to environmental protection free of spirit-crushing Brussels directives if it votes to leave the EU, the farming minister, George Eustice, has said. Speaking to the Guardian, the pro-Brexit minister said a leave vote in the 23 June referendum would free up a 2bn green dividend that could be spent on insurance schemes and incentives for farmers. Environmental laws that have helped protect endangered species and clean up dirty beaches are seen...
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No chance for a green future if keep covering up climate change
2016-05-29 14:39:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Independent: Australia, I love you, but you need to get real. Climate change is real. Warmer seas around Australias northern coast are real. The bleaching of the coral in the Great Barrier Reef is real. It doesnt stop the reef from being one of the greatest and most precious living objects on our planet but the truth is a wake-up call. Its not something you can hide away. The Australian governments request that Unesco deletes a whole section on Australia and the Great Barrier Reef from its report...
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