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The world is emerging from 'the year of disasters.'
The year began in the wake of a massive earthquake in the ancient city of Bam in Iran, and after hurricanes and a record number of tornados, it ended with the Asian tsunamis. Scripps Howard News Service. 31 December 2004.
A new era in battling pollution.
Starting on the first day of 2005, 12,000 industrial installations across the European Union will find that the days of pumping unlimited amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere are over, as EU-wide regulations spawned by the Kyoto Climate Protocol come into effect. International Herald Tribune. 31 December 2004.
EU puffs launch of greenhouse gas market.
The European Union is set this week to launch the world's first-ever market to trade quotas of green house gases, a policy aimed at encouraging firms to cut dangerous climate-damaging emissions. Agence France-Presse. 31 December 2004.
'Green' builders gain momentum.
The Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park in Manhattan would be the first high-rise office tower certified "platinum" by the United States Green Building Council. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia. 31 December 2004.
EU set to launch greenhouse gas market.
The European Union is set this week to launch the world's first-ever market to trade quotas of greenhouse gases, a policy aimed at encouraging firms to cut dangerous climate-damaging emissions. Agence France-Presse. 31 December 2004.
Tsunami highlights climate change risk, says scientist .
The tsunami disaster underlines the threat posed by climate change, Britain’s top scientist said today. Edinburgh Scotsman, United Kingdom. 31 December 2004.
Calls grow to tax airlines for pollution.
In Germany, airlines enjoy generous government tax breaks while rail companies pay environmental and fuel taxes, even though they pollute less. Deutsche Welle, Germany. 31 December 2004.
World's Poor Cannot Afford Comprehensive Insurance.
THE Boxing Day tsunami, which hit a dozen countries round the rim of the Indian Ocean and has killed more than 100,000 people, was one of the worst natural disasters in history. London Times, United Kingdom. 31 December 2004.
Waterborne Debris Could Devastate Region's Coral.
When giant tsunami waves smashed onto shores around the Indian Ocean on Sunday, they first killed tens of thousands of people. Then a massive backwash returned to sea carrying a deadly cargo that could destroy the region's vital coral reefs. Los Angeles Times, California. 31 December 2004.
Russia plans laws against polluting industry in 05.
Russia plans its first laws to crack down on industrial polluters next year, and will force offending companies to invest in clean technology rather than pay fines, the natural resources minister said Friday. Reuters. 31 December 2004.
Climate stonewall.
Global warming, or as the Bush administration wants to call it "climate variability", worries the rest of the world. Palm Beach Post, Florida. Editorial, 31 December 2004.
Forget OPEC. The next cartel may export drinking water.
That vital resource is threatened by pollution, waterborne disease, and shifts in rain patterns caused by global warming, recent studies show. Christian Science Monitor. 30 December 2004.
2004: the year global warming got respect.
In 2004 global warming made the covers of National Geographic and Business Week magazines, was the subject of a blockbuster movie, and was a theme in a Michael Crichton's best-selling novel State of Fear—all signs that the issue has captured widespread media attention. National Geographic News. 30 December 2004.
Report backing clean coal could shape energy bills.
Despite the rising cost of gasoline, oil and natural gas, Congress' next session will begin next month with no clear consensus on a national energy policy. 30 December 2004.
Option for idle trucks.
Indiana’s first “electrified” truck stop will improve air quality, reduce noise pollution and conserve fuel. It should become the norm throughout the state. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Indiana. Editorial, 30 December 2004.
Natural disasters claim more victims annually than wars.
This week's massive earthquake and resulting tsunamis in South Asia are a tragic reminder of just how vulnerable we are - and how fragile are our defences - when confronted by nature's destructive powers. London Independent, United Kingdom. Opinion, 30 December 2004.
A role for US firms in energy cleanup.
While the Bush administration was working to stall the global warming talks in Buenos Aires this month, US-based companies have been taking the lead in developing and utilizing technologies to reduce greenhouse gases. Boston Globe, Massachusetts. Opinion, 30 December 2004.
Earth's permafrost starts to squelch.
The permafrost melt is accelerating throughout the world's cold regions. The melting is causing widespread problems for buildings and pipelines as the ground beneath them slumps. BBC. 29 December 2004.
Cleaning up coal might fuel debate.
Despite the rising cost of gasoline, oil and natural gas, the next session of Congress will begin in January with no clear consensus on a national energy policy. Gannett News Service. 29 December 2004.
Now that Putin has accepted Kyoto, the real work can start.
Russia's ratification of the Kyoto protocol on climate change in November revived the possibility of a global response to environmental concerns. London Financial Times, United Kingdom. 29 December 2004.
Tsunami threatens survival of Maldives.
The tsunamis that swept across the Indian Ocean did more than take a heavy toll of lives and property in the Maldives - they confronted the tiny island nation with a threat to its survival. Associated Press. 29 December 2004.
Bill reshapes future of renewable energy.
A new bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ed Rendell is designed to reshape the future course of energy generation and consumption in Pennsylvania. Chester Daily Local, Pennsylvania. 29 December 2004.
N.J. offshore windmills tap energy that's blowing in the wind.
Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey is trying to keep an ill wind from blowing down the Shore. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. Editorial, 29 December 2004.
A challenged environment.
President Bush's re-election is only the most recent signal that the environmental movement cannot perform its basic function of protecting the environment. San Francisco Chronicle, California. Opinion, 29 December 2004.
Ford can't escape the crosshairs of green groups.
Ford Motor Co., especially chief executive officer Bill Ford Jr., remains singularly in the crosshairs of some environmental groups because of its lagging fuel economy. Detroit News, Michigan. 28 December 2004.
Group pushing renewable energy in Central Oregon.
Central Oregon entrepreneurs are hoping to position the Bend area as a nationwide leader in the booming renewable energy industry. Longview Daily News, Washington. 28 December 2004.
Global Warming, Pollution Add To Coastal Threats.
A creeping rise in sea levels tied to global warming, pollution and damage to coral reefs may make coastlines even more vulnerable to disasters like tsunamis or storms in future, experts said Monday. Reuters. 28 December 2004.
Electrified truck stop to cut idling.
The state's first electrified truck stop expected to be built next year in Gary could reduce the number of idling trucks in northern Indiana, which could lead to reducing fuel consumption and pollution, officials said. Associated Press. 28 December 2004.
New Truck Stop May Curb Pollution.
The state's first electrified truck stop, expected to be built next year in Gary, could reduce the number of idling trucks in northern Indiana, which could lead to reducing fuel consumption and pollution, officials said. Associated Press. 28 December 2004.
Fish are coming no more.
Politicians are too busy to take note of a tiny little insignificant piece of news about a sharp drop in Taiwan's annual catch of harders or gray mullets. Taipei China Post, Taiwan. Editorial, 28 December 2004.
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