Posts Tagged ‘Policy’

US OK with National Mitigation Measures in International Climate Treaty

For the first time, the United States has agreed to recognize the national mitigation measures proposed by the developing countries in the proposed climate treaty.

A Step Backward: Obama to push for scraping of Kyoto Principles as he meets Chinese Prez, Indian PM?

United States (and EU) have objected to the principles of Kyoto Protocol and demand that developing countries should also accept responsibility to reduce carbon emissions by accepting mandatory emission targets.

Health Care Bill Hailed by Obama, but Stupak-Pitts Abortion Amendment May Divide Dems in 2010

While passage of House a health care bill was hailed as a victory for President Obama, the Democrat divide over the Stupak-Pitts abortion amendment is already playing out in the Massachusetts race for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat. After climate change compromise, inevitable escalation in Afghanistan, and little movement on gay rights, is the House health care bill’s abortion amendment a bridge too far for progressives? Will health care galvanize or divide Dems heading into 2010. And, what might it mean [...]

India to Launch Trading of Energy Efficient Certificates for Energy Intensive Industries

A bill mandating energy usage and new energy efficiency measures for more than 700 energy intensive industrial units will be tabled in the Indian Parliament in November.

India Seeks to Become Global Leader in Climate Politics

India has announced numerous changes in its climate policy signaling a renewed effort to cement its credentials as a global environment leader.

GOP Will Cry in the Corner During Kerry-Boxer Markup

The seven Republican members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will boycott next Tuesday’s planned markup of the Kerry-Boxer climate legislation. Ah yes, the “screw you guys, I’m going home” tactic. How productive.

Developing Countries Gain Leverage Over Developed Nations Ahead of Copenhagen Talks

The developed countries are struggling to build national consensus for ambitious mitigation measures while the developing countries have gained the higher ground in the negotiations for the next climate deal by announcing voluntary sectoral emission reduction targets.

Struggling to Take Clear Stand Indian PM Calls for Consensus Among Government Officials

With so much going on at the international front the Indian government has struggled to chalk out official negotiations plan for the Copenhagen Summit. It must now decide if it wants to be a deal breaker or a major initiator at the climate talks.

India, China Push for National Climate Goals Ahead of Copenhagen Meeting

With an international deal in doubt, India and China look to increase cooperation in areas like renewable energy, climate change research.

Obama Gives Clean Energy Speech, Says Naysayers Will Be Marginalized

Speaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today, U.S. President Barack Obama threw strong support behind clean energy and technology, touting America’s history of innovation and not shying away from problems.

Senate Set to Compromise on Health Care and Climate Change

Olympia Snowe’s support of the finance committee draft puts health care back in play, but without a public option. The Graham-Kerry compromise climate bill would start to cap carbon, but also allow coal to cash in. Will progressives settle for incrementalism?

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