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Coalition suggests bigger hand-outs to big polluters
Monday, 19 Oct, 2009 – 2:42 | Posted by GreenCollar

The Australian Coalition party has proposed amendments to the embattled emissions trading scheme shielding big polluters, excluding methane emissions from coal mines and banning agriculture’s inclusion in any trading scheme.
The suggested changes would give some …

Sluggish economy helps cut emissions
Wednesday, 7 Oct, 2009 – 2:41 | Posted by GreenCollar

The sluggish global economy will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions this year, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
A 3 percent drop in emissions, namely from energy use, is expected this …

US govt buildings to go green
Tuesday, 6 Oct, 2009 – 4:41 | Posted by GreenCollar

America’s federal agencies have 90 days to begin cutting their greenhouse gas emissions, with ambitious targets set by 2020, the White House said, aiming to “lead by example” in fighting climate change. The order for …

US EPA moves to curb emissions
Friday, 2 Oct, 2009 – 1:26 | Posted by GreenCollar

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and could begin doing so as early as next year.

Independent of the proposed cap and trade bills in the US House and …

Indonesia eyes emission cuts
Thursday, 1 Oct, 2009 – 1:28 | Posted by GreenCollar

Indonesia is eyeing big cuts in emissions by the end of the next decade, according to its president.

The Southeast Asian country is devising a mix of policies that will see greenhouse gas emissions fall 26 …