Thursday, March 18, 2010

The real hot topic is CSIRO's prediction on global warming | Herald Sun
First, no one doubts "climate change is real". Climate changes all the time. For the CSIRO to suggest this is the debate is dishonest.
[How much is enough?]: Renewables investment to breach $200bn in 2010?
London, 18 March: New investment in clean energy is set to recover to at least $175 billion-200 billion this year, according to projections from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
Threadneedle targets £350m for low-carbon property fund
London, 18 March: UK investment management firm Threadneedle has launched a fund that will invest in low-carbon commercial property in the UK, aiming to raise £350 million ($534 million) from institutional investors within three years.
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The partners said: “Around 40 potential occupiers have already expressed interest in the Low-Carbon Workplace concept with demand being driven by the perceived reputational benefits of occupying low-carbon properties, reduced energy costs and legislation including the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. The first occupier announcement is expected within the next few weeks.”
Airbus gets a crafty upgrade by flying the flag for biodiversity | Fred Pearce | Environment | guardian.co.uk
A380 airliner to feature official logo for UN, despite aviation being a major source of emissions that threaten biodiversity
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Announcing the adoption of the logo this month, Airbus's senior vice-president for public affairs and communications, Rainer Ohler baldly claimed that the aviation industry had "already reduced aircraft emissions by 70% in the last 40 years."

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