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California, China sign climate deal after Trump's Paris exitBy : sustainabilityo..., Jun 7, 2017
With President Donald Trump pulling the US out of the Paris climate accord, China and California signed an agreement on Tuesday to work together on reducing emissions, as the state's governor... Read more.. |
Paris Agreement: Formal US exit possible only in 2020By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 5, 2017
It remains to be seen whether French President Emmanuel Macron's riposte to US President Trump -"Make Our Planet Great Again" -will actually encourage nations to remain firm on their climate... Read more.. Subject Tags: international news , Paris Agreement |
China's Guangzhou to replace buses with 'new energy' vehiclesBy : sustainabilityo..., May 31, 2017
All petrol-powered buses in China's Guangzhou city will soon be replaced with thousands of public buses with greener, more energy-efficient vehicles, a media report said on Tuesday.... Read more.. |
Climate-threatened Bangladesh to impose carbon tax in JuneBy : sustainabilityo..., May 23, 2017
Bangladesh is set to impose its own carbon tax on fuel next month – despite the hugely climate-vulnerable country producing relatively tiny per capita emissions. ... Read more.. |
India no longer needs global support to decarbonise itself: UNEP expertBy : sustainabilityo..., May 15, 2017
India no longer needs international cooperation to decarbonise itself and needs to pressure countries to remain ambitious, including wealthier countries that need to act domestically and support... Read more.. |
New Hampshire town commits to 100% renewable energyBy : sustainabilityo..., May 15, 2017
Hanover, New Hampshire, is the 29th US city to commit to a goal of procuring 100% of its energy from renewable sources. ... Read more.. Subject Tags: international news , Sustainable Development |
China's President Xi says to uphold global climate dealBy : sustainabilityo..., May 10, 2017
Chinese President Xi Jinping told French President-elect Emmanuel Macron in a phone call on Tuesday that he would uphold the Paris Agreement on curbing climate change. ... Read more.. |
Climate talks open in Bonn, with all eyes on WashingtonBy : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2017
Amid uncertainties over future of the US participation in the Paris Agreement, climate negotiators from across the globe, including India, on Monday initiated talks in Bonn, Germany to develop... Read more.. |
White House climate change meeting postponedBy : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2017
The White House has postponed a today meeting to discuss whether the United States should withdraw from the landmark international climate deal struck in Paris under the Obama administration.... Read more.. |
U.S. vows commitment to Arctic climate change researchBy : sustainabilityo..., May 9, 2017
The United States will participate in advancing climate change research in the Arctic, a State Department official said on Monday, ahead of a summit of Arctic nations later this week where... Read more.. |