Archive for ‘economy’
World launches talks on forest payoffs
February 4th, 2008
For decades, a flood of aid and an army of conservationists couldn’t save Indonesia’s rain forests from illegal loggers, land-hungry peasants and the spread of giant plantations. Now the world is looking at a simpler approach: up-front cash.
Popularity: 4%
Senators fault delay in bear protection
January 30th, 2008
A decision on whether to protect Alaska’s polar bears under the Endangered Species Act might not come before the government opens a major bear habitat to oil leases next week, although staff recommendations are completed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service chief said Wednesday.
Popularity: 3%
DPJ plans bill to raise people’s awareness of greenhouse gases
January 28th, 2008
In a move to present its own proposal for curbing global warming, the opposition Democratic Party of Japan is planning to introduce to the current Diet session a bill aimed at raising the awareness of people and companies about carbon dioxide emissions, DPJ lawmakers said Monday.
Popularity: 3%
World’s big polluters meet in Hawaii over climate
January 27th, 2008
The world’s biggest greenhouse gas-polluting countries are sending delegates to Hawaii this week for a U.S.-hosted meeting aimed at curbing climate change without stalling economic growth.
Popularity: 4%
China stuggles with power shortages
January 27th, 2008
Many blame the current situation where coal prices are free to float while power prices are fixed. The ongoing heavy snow in many parts of China, which snarls coal transportation and destroys electricity cables, is also to blame for the crisis.
Popularity: 5%
Fukoda announces fund to help poor meet emission targets
January 26th, 2008
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukoda announced Saturday in Davos plans by Japan to launch a 10 billion dollar fund to help developing countries cut their emissions.
Popularity: 5%
Fukuda to leave for Davos for speech on climate change, economy
January 24th, 2008
Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda will leave Tokyo for Switzerland on Friday to attend an international forum and unveil Japan’s new climate change initiatives as well as seek closer coordination with other economies on addressing financial market turbulence from the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis.
Popularity: 4%
Japan PM hopes to take climate leadership at Davos
January 24th, 2008
Japan’s prime minister hopes to make a splash with a speech on the environment this weekend in Davos, but the beleaguered leader faces hurdles convincing the world he can spearhead the fight against climate change.
Popularity: 5%
Gore, Bono Talk Poverty, Warming at Davos
January 24th, 2008
Former Vice-President Al Gore and Irish rock singer Bono addressed the World Economic Forum on Thursday in Davos, Switzerland on tackling climate change and global poverty.
Popularity: 6%
Bushs asks for more oil to protect economy
January 18th, 2008
This week, President Bush called on oil-producing countries to put more oil on the world market. Bush met with Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Tuesday, whose country holds the world’s largest oil supply. He warned that soaring oil prices could cause an economic slowdown in the U.S., and increased production would be helpful to American consumers. Bush persuaded Egypt’s president this …
Popularity: 4%
Oregon mulls more water for farmers
January 17th, 2008
It was touted by backers as the “Oasis Project,” a plan to draw an additional 500,000 acre-feet of water from the Columbia River to help farmers in eastern Oregon increase crop production and revitalize the region’s economy.
Popularity: 3%
US’s big trucks under scrutiny
January 15th, 2008
The latest big trucks are being showcased at the Detroit motor show, but they are now under scrutiny.
Popularity: 4%
President Bush Asks OPEC To Keep Oil Prices Low
January 15th, 2008
President Bush has traveled to Saudi Arabia to meet with OPEC to plea the United States’ case for keeping oil prices low.
Popularity: 3%
Address to the DEC Pt.1
January 13th, 2008
Senator Obama addresses the Detroit Economic Club and sets fourth some of his plans for America’s economy.( Part 2 of 2)
Popularity: 7%
Address to the DEC Pt.1
January 13th, 2008
Senator Obama addresses the Detroid Economic Club and sets fourth some of his plans for America’s energy policy. (Part 1of 2)
Popularity: 6%
