Asia ‘center of the universe’ in emission reduction – Figueres

Asia is now “the new center of the universe” concerning emission reduction efforts according to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change executive secretary Christiana Figueres.

The climate chief, during the Carbon Forum North America event held last week at Washington D.C., said the region currently leads the push toward the cutting of emissions through cap-and-trade and other market-based mechanisms, which is seen to be growing in the coming years.
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“You are better off if you get involved in the design and the construction of the rules with which you will have to comply, rather than letting other write them for you,” the U.N. climate change chief warned.

Flashback: Global carbon emissions rise is far bigger than previous estimates | Environment | guardian.co.uk

China, which in 2006 took over the US's historical position as the world's biggest emitter, raced ahead in 2010, emitting 8.3bn tonnes – up 15.5% on the previous year, and a 240% increase since 1992. That makes China alone responsible for about one-quarter of global carbon emissions from energy, emitting about 48% more than the US.

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U.S. coal stocks jump on Romney comments: analysts | Reuters

"It's amazing what 15 words about coal in a presidential debate can do for the stocks," said Michael Dudas of Sterne Agee.

"These stocks have been volatile, but you can't discount what a man running for president said about coal. Call it the Romney rally."

Are electric cars bad for the environment? - Business Insider

The study highlights in particular the "toxicity" of the electric car's manufacturing process compared to conventional petrol/diesel cars. It concludes that the "global warming potential" of the process used to make electric cars is twice that of conventional cars.