Hong Kong Environment News

As the global trend to avoid climate change quickens more heavyweight firms are cropping up.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee gave the peace prize to the leader of a nation now the chief obstacle in a climate pact.

More and more experts are certain that the carbon credit industry is set to explode.

Recent survey shows BlackRock, Citigroup and others are in favor of credits for forests.

In the build up to Copenhagen the UN lead by example with carbon credits.

Africa offers diverse opportunities for international businesses to scoop up carbon credits for profit.

Insurance industry and South African banking urging progress on a workable climate pact.

With global pressure, the White House says the Senate is making progress on climate change bill.

Apple Computer Inc. is looking for ways to drastically reduce its carbon footprint.

The 27 nation EU wants to lead the way in climate change legislation for ships and planes.

After 2 day discussions many feel that climate talks are unlikely to deliver binding global treaty.

Recently sworn in Prime Minister receives pledge that China will help to forge global deal.

$230 Million carbon credit forestry fund to be launched by South Africa’s Standard Bank.

As the passing of legislation in the U.S. nears, various industries are scrambling for answers.

International panel looks at the future of carbon trading in the U.S.A.

New WWF report indicates that the globe has 5 years before runaway climate change becomes a reality.

The tiny nation of Costa Rica is leading the way in the regions sale of carbon credits.

Over 230 airlines are prepared to slash emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

The equation is simple, healthy oceans = healthy air, latest report shows.

A 20 % growth by carbon fund assets shows a resilient and rapidly strengthening investment sector.

Hope for U.S. climate legislation, which many believe is central to a positive Copenhagen conference.

Recently proposed Chinese climate policies could see the carbon credit industry thrust into new territory.

In spite of economic downturn carbon fund assets managed a 25% growth.

Could it be a Nobel Prize has spurred the White House Climate policy makers on?

The U.S. is attempting to alter the Kyoto Accord content which doesn’t bode well for Copenhagen.

$12 million carbon offset deal sees Goldman Sachs break new ground in the U.S.

Previous rivals join on unexpected new forest management plan to create carbon canopy.

Tight credit markets blamed for 22% drop in global greentech investment in last quarter.

The American president says the federal government must set the example regarding global warming.

Global warming poses bigger threat to U.S. agricultural incomes than the proposed climate change bill.

Some analysts are predicting the biggest trading sphere the world has yet seen.

The world’s poorer nations are willing to take action against climate change, but what of the richer nations?

The U.S. and China have both announced big stimulus packages for greentech, now the EU has joined in.

Reservations regarding the U.S. climate change bill are coming to the fore but the Administration says it’s on track.

The Canadian governments’ initiatives in dealing with climate change are leading the way in North America.

2009 has seen demand for electricity and transport drop off significantly because of global recession.

The U.S government refused to be a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol, are we to see the same again?

Nano and Advanced Materials Symposium on Solar Energy titled "Unleashing the Power of Helios – Emerging Trends in Photovoltaic Technologies" was held on September 28, 2009 and attracted over 162 participants from academia, industry, and government.

Dynamic new roof shingle could see incomes of around 5 billion by 2015.

U.S. experts argue that Renewable Energy Credits are not carbon offsets.

Biofuels are a good investment option says the scientist whose report set global climate change standards.

Obama’s new policies look to exempt small businesses from emission control legislation.

Investor interest is rapidly turning to South Korea’s anti-carbon emissions sector.

This weeks Senate debate could mean huge changes for the U.S. domestic and international aviation industry.

This week will see Obama’s democrats take on global warming issues in the Senate.

The UN climate talks being held in New York are throwing up some interesting ideas.

Internationally, the move toward clean technology has charged ahead in recent months.

Venture fund company CMEA Capital announces its 3 year plan to invest $100 million into green businesses.

The European Union is likely to propose emission cuts of 10 and 20 % on planes and ships.

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak promises to unveil emission cut goals for 2020.