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EU incoming trade commissioner say no to carbon tariffsBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 13, 2010
The incoming trade commissioner of the European Union (EU) Karel De Gucht rejected on Tuesday the idea of imposing carbon tariffs on imports mainly from developing countries, warning the measure could trigger a trade war. "I don't see that as the right approach-- its... Read more.. |
Carbon tariffs resurface in Copenhagen aftermathBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 8, 2010
The idea of a carbon tax at the EU's borders is gaining momentum after the Copenhagen climate talks, with French President Nicolas Sarkozy leading calls for a tariff on imports from China and other nations with less stringent environmental protection rules. The... Read more.. Subject Tags: European Union , Social Issues |
France wants a 'carbon tax' on EU importsBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 30, 2009
In a dampener for India, the French government is set to insist that the European Union impose a carbon tax on imports from countries such as India which are supposed to have ``low environmental standards''. EU is India's single-largest trading partner, accounting for... Read more.. Subject Tags: European Union |
China, India push for 'patent free' green techBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 23, 2009
As world leaders prepare for climate talks in Copenhagen next month, developing nations have tabled a controversial proposal which would effectively end patent protection for clean technologies. China and India have floated the idea of making new green technology... Read more.. |
Surplus overhangs EU carbon market: further impact on carbon pricingBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 12, 2009
A surplus of emissions allowances overhanging the EU carbon market threatens a market slump at the end of the year or early in 2010, according to some market analysts. The impact of recession on industrial output in Europe has meant significantly reduced requirements... Read more.. Subject Tags: European Union |
Trouble for 'save the world' talksBy : sustainabilityo..., Nov 3, 2009
Negotiations to save the planet from catastrophic climate change are heading for trouble, five weeks before a crucial UN conference in Copenhagen. The European Union has been at the forefront in pressing for binding, internationally monitored reductions in greenhouse gas... Read more.. |
EU offers billions to climate fundBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 31, 2009
BRUSSELS -- European Union leaders agreed Friday to contribute to a euro50 billion ($74 billion) annual aid fund that would help developing nations adapt to climate change - but failed to set a firm figure for exactly how much the EU would pay. "We are ready to offer... Read more.. Subject Tags: European Union |
India opens door to climate deal, EU stuckBy : sustainabilityo..., Oct 17, 2009
By Sean Maguire and Pete Harrison NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - India softened climate demands on Friday, helping bridge a rich-poor divide, but said a global deal may miss... Read more.. |
India should define plans to curb carbon emissions: EUBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 30, 2009
New Delhi: European Union asked new Delhi to define the plans to curb carbon emissions and notify them through a treaty likely to be signed at Copenhagen conference on climate change in December. Though the EU said it was not seeking a legally binding... Read more.. |