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New EIA Energy Outlook Projects Flat Oil Consumption to 2030, Slower Growth in Energy Use and Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Reduced Import Dependence

The Annual Energy Outlook 2009 (AEO2009) reference case released today by the Energy Information Administration presents updated projections for U.S. energy consumption and production through 2030.

Oil Use and Import Dependence:  For the first time in more than 20 years, the new AEO reference case projects virtually ...

Topic: Energy efficiency Environment Society

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Grants promote community health and environmental justice in Colorado

EPA boosts projects in Alamosa, Denver, Fort Collins and Silverton

(Denver, Colo. -- December 17, 2008) A series of grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will help Colorado's Latino, Native American and low-income communities reduce energy consumption, secure cleaner water, and reduce exposure to toxic substances. The grants were awarded today under EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grants program.

"Colorado's minority and low-income ...

Topic: Environment Awards & Competition

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ICLEI Member from India presents the local government position on climate

Municipal Commissioner Nandkumar Jantre, Thane, India, addresses delegates at United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change Conference on behalf of Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA)  

Local governments offered national governments their support and partnership to limit global warming as nations gathered at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poznan, Poland from 1-12 December 2008 to negotiate a new global climate agreement.

Speech...

Topic: Environment International

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Dr. Rajendra Pachauri share strategies with cities to reduce carbon emissions

Dr Rajendra Pachauri, the head of the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change addressed the Local Governments Climate Sessions in Poznan, Poland. He is recognized as one of the lead scientist explaining to governments and policy-makers the relevance of adresing climate change urgently.

Dr. Pachauri told cities that transport planning can be a key municipal contribution to reducing climate change. Particularly he stressed that 'Transportation has a rapid ...

Topic: Environment

11/12/2008   more...


Head of UN Climate negociations addresses 300 local governments in Poland

Ivo de Boer, the head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change spoke at the Local Governments Climate Sessions (LGCS) in Poznan, Poland.

Mr de Boer expressed his support to local governments who are advocating for the recognition of the role of cities in addressing climate change.

Since 2007, cities have mirrored the UN Climate Roadmap in a process called the “Local Government Climate Roadmap”. They are advocating for a comprehensive ...

Topic: Events Environment

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Old sites could get new life through renewable energy projects

EPA and New Mexico conduct workshop on revamping contaminated properties

(Dallas, Texas – December 9, 2008) Environmental stakeholders from across the country will meet to discuss how to turn contaminated properties into viable sites for renewable energy projects on December 10-11 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is co-sponsoring the workshop, “Brown to Green: Make the Connection to Renewable Energy,” with ...

Topic: Renewable energy Events Environment

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Energy Council 8 December 2008

The last energy council of 2008 will take place in Brussels on 8th December. The agenda has a number of issues on the ongoing legislative text under approval process (Renewable Directive, SET Plan, Eco-design directive) and new proposals on the way (Second Strategic Energy Review). The Commission will inform Member States of recent developments in the international energy policy, like Commissioner Piebalgs' visit to the countries of the Southern Corridor.

Before going into the agenda of the Energy Council, ...

Topic: Energy efficiency Environment Vehicle International

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Preparation Environment Council, 4-5 December 2008

The last formal Environment Council under the French Presidency will be held on 4-5 December in Brussels. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas will represent the European Commission. The Presidency will update the Council on the progress of the climate and energy package and the proposal on CO2 emissions from new cars. The Council is expected to adopt conclusions on deforestation, mercury, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and will hold policy debates on ...

Topic: Events Environment

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Climate change conference opens in Poland

A step closer to a post-2012 deal on climate change is what is at stake as over 8 000 participants from governments, non-governmental organisations, and science and business communities gather for a two-week UN conference in Poznań, Poland. The European Environment Agency (EEA) is hosting a side event on 'Impacts of and adaptation to climate change in Europe' on 11 December 2008.

A total of 192 countries have ratified the United Nations Framework ...

Topic: Events Environment

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EU to exceed air pollutant limit due to growth in road transport

Despite significant emission reductions in recent years, only 11 EU Member States expect to remain within their emission limits for all four air pollutants set by the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). The nitrogen oxides ceiling remains the most difficult to comply with. This is partly due to the fact that demand for road transport has grown faster than anticipated.

The NEC Directive ...

Topic: Environment Vehicle

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