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Cheap Flights and Climate Change - Do We Want Too Much?
[News-and-Society:Environmental] What can be done about this increasingly worrying contribution to global warming? The most important options to reduce aircraft CO2 emissions are: changes in aircraft and engine technology; use of alternative fuels, such as (sustainably produced) biofuels; regulatory and operational measures such as improvements in air traffic management; economic measures such as inclusion of aircraft emissions in emission trading schemes. But, as Giovanni Bisignani, manager of International Air Transport Association (IATA), stated: "Emissions trading schemes only make sense with efficient infrastructure.

USA - China - A G2 For Climate and Economy?
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The latest news from the political debate on climate change says that the United States is trying to embark China as first partner on this global boat that has to reach the island of a new global agreement on CO2 emissions reduction (the Kyoto Protocol and its targets referred to 2008-2012 need now a follow-up). The U.S.A. and China together account for more than 40% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions thus it seems crucial a dialogue between the two "giants", a G2?

Copenhagen's Spring - Scientists Ask For Higher CO2 Cuts
[News-and-Society:Environmental] The International Scientific Congress on Climate Change was held in Copenhagen between 10th to 12th March and organised by the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU): the conclusions will be published into a full synthesis report next June. Almost 1,600 scientific contributions of researchers from over 70 countries have been received, and more than 2,500 delegates attended the event.

Will Obama Stop the United States' "Oil Addiction"?
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Obama's challenge to deliver the post-Kyoto treaty is tough. America's plan to champion the new green energy revolution and its effects on the rest of the world.

Climate and Biodiversity - Common Policies For Common Goods
[News-and-Society:Environmental] A summary of how climate change is affecting our ecosystems. What steps are needed to ensure the future of our flora, fauna and marine life.

Australian Extreme Fires - Climate Change Helps Arsonists
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Sociopolitical measures need to be put in place to counteract climate change's extreme effects. What things should be high priority and on the agenda at COP15 in Denmark later this year?