Still No Money for Developing Nations, New G-20 Documents Show - NYTimes.com
The new papers, like the originals, delve into the thorniest question of the climate debate: how to raise the vast sums necessary and what institutions are the most appropriate or best equipped to manage the delivery of those funds. Despite the absence of hard numbers, the writings reflect some of the most thorough thinking on climate change that world finance ministers have ever done, analysts said.Twitter / Phineas Fahrquar
...Treasury Department officials note that world finance ministers only began to delve into climate issues a month ago, and cautioned against high expectations.
It took until September for LA to break 90. If it weren't for global warming, we'd freeze to death!Euro wind producers want billions for sea turbines
Offshore wind is expensive and can only compete with fossil fuels when oil hits record highs, such as the $147 a barrel it was trading at last July. In its defense, Kjaer said the costs of wind power are fixed — unlike fluctuating market prices for coal or gas.
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Kjaer said the offshore wind industry needs more help to start work. Installing wind farms needs ships that cost up to euro250 million, he said. Maintenance ships and harbors should also be in place to keep the turbines in working order.
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