Jun 09 2007
The online version of the Gulf Times newspaper carries an article looking at the decisions of the 33rd G8 summit hosted by Germany.
In particular, it underlines the G8’s difficulties in setting clear emissions targets which empower business to fight climate change.
E3G founding director Tom Burke was quoted in the article, and criticised the G8 governments for not setting a framework
May 17 2007
In the run up to the G8 summit at Heiligendamm in Germany, The Independent carries an article looking at the concern expressed by scientists over the fast rise of atmospheric CO2 levels.
A new study ‘Saturations of the Southern Ocean CO2 sink due to recent climate change’, published in the journal Science, suggests that stabilization of carbon emissions is even more difficult to achieve
May 11 2007
The Environmental Law Foundation annual lecture for 2007 will be given by E3G Founding Director Tom Burke on Thursday 17 May at 6.00 pm.
The lecture will be entitled is ‘Nuclear inevitable? Policy and politics for a carbon constrained world’, and will take place at the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL.
The evening will be an important opportunity to examine the issues
May 04 2007
Throughout 2007, National Public Radio in the USA is running a regular series profiling individuals who are making a difference on climate change.
Yesterday saw E3G Founding Director Tom Burke in the spotlight. Interviewed by Richard Harris, there is an article on the NPR site to accompany the audio report of their journey around London.
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Both versions of the profile
Apr 25 2007
UK newspaper The Independent today reports on the incredible growth in carbon emissions from China, featuring quotes from 2 E3G Founding Directors.
The article highlights the new figures from the International Energy Agency which predict that China will become the world’s biggest emitter later this year.
It then moves on to discuss the role that this summer’s G8 summit at Heiligendamm in
Apr 05 2007
The keynote speech given by E3G Founder Tom Burke at the Australian Labor Party’s National Climate Change Summit in Canberra on 31st March 2007 has been prominently reported by Australian national and regional media.
The Herald Sun was the first to focus on the summit and Tom’s speech, quoting him as saying:
This is an issue, on which we cannot afford policy failure,
There is no rewind
Apr 02 2007
The first couple of years of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme have been plagued by falling carbon prices.
As the data from 2006 was released, an article by Reuters was quick to focus on accusations of overly-generous permit allocations by Member State governments.
First to be quoted in its 3-page report was E3G Chief Executive Nick Mabey on the political nature of the problem:
I think the
Mar 09 2007
The San Diego Union Tribune and Thannien, a Vietnamese news website, both carry a Reuters story looking at the agreement at the European Council to set up a global engagement to curb greenhouse gas emissions. The European deal puts pressure on the USA and China, the world’s top emitters.
The article also underlines the desire of European governments to show their determination to take
Mar 06 2007
Unprecedented NGO Coalition calls for EU Heads of State to deliver on Climate and Energy Security and demonstrate Europe’s relevance to its citizens.
Letter to European Council and Press Release attached for download.
In the lead-up to this week’s European Council discussions on energy and climate security, a broad coalition of environment, development, human rights and
Mar 05 2007
Page 2 of today’s edition of Der Taggesspiegel features an interview with E3G’s Jennifer Morgan.
The interview, entitled „Wir brauchen eine Energierevolution“ ("We need an energy revolution") discusses the importance of this week’s European Council, integrated energy and climate targets, and expectations for Germany’s G8 Presidency. It also notes that we don’t have any more time for
Mar 04 2007
New York State’s Fox23news.com carries a Reuters story looking at the ongoing discussions aimed at securing a post-2012 climate change agreement.
Taking in views from Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the U.N. climate panel, and Danish Environment Minister Connie Hedegaard, the article concludes with a focus on the role of the EU:
A first test of whether there is new impetus in fighting climate
Jan 25 2007
South Africa’s FIN24 carries an article on President Bush’s State of the Union address this week, with a particular focus on his energy security and climate change announcements.
A range of views are given from environmental groups and other notables, including Sir Nicholas Stern, before attention turns to whether Bush’s announcements reflect the level of concern shown elsewhere in the
Jan 11 2007
EUpolitix reported yesterday that “The European commission’s proposals to tackle global warming have received a mixed reaction by MEPs”.
The article runs through a quick survey of views from the different political groups before ending with the statement that
Meanwhile, a new policy paper by Brussels-based think tank E3G argues that European leaders should make climate change and energy
Jan 08 2007
The scene:
Milton Keynes, the most cycle-friendly city in the UK. A quiet road, no traffic.
Characters:
Chas Middlecroft, a young website editor on his first day in a new city;
his new green bicycle;
er, that’s it.
ACT I
(Enter Chas on bicycle)
(Chas pulls the front brake before the back one and flies over handlebars)
Chas: “Ow!”
THE END
Apologies for the slow start to the
Dec 20 2006
And so, as another generation of over-fed turkeys while away their time, wondering what all the excitement is about and hoping they don’t miss out on the fun, it’s time to look back on another eventful E3G year.
Kicking off the year in the appropriate manner, three of our first batch of interns, Marina Brutinel, Diana Parusheva and Simon McSweeney,
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