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Environmental politics
Last Updated: 17:15 GMT 15/05/2007
Global political forces and are becoming increasingly involved with environmental issues due to the urgency of global warming. Many industrialized governments are accountable to carbon budgets with billions of dollars being exchanged in carbon trading.
Eco friendly tourism and the United Nations Environment Programme's
The United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) supports sustainable tourism by promoting a diverse group of over 20 tour operating companies who support eco-friendly and socially responsible tourism.
Complete eco friendly tourism story.
David Miliband cuts UK carbon emissions
U.K. Environment Secretary David Miliband aims to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases 60% by 2050.
Complete UK carbon cuts story.
Global warming threatens Africa most severely
African people are predicted to see the harshest effects of global warming, but the continent is said to be least able to address such a crisis.
Complete global warming in Africa story.
Western America is leading green with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
The five western states passed historic laws to reduce carbon emissions. Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, and New Mexico are not waiting for federal law to reduce their carbon emissions.
Complete Western America laws story.
Adapting to climate change in the UK
UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) helps the commercial and public sector to prepare for the impacts of climate change. Funded by Defra, the UKCIP provides scenarios that show how our climate might change and co-ordinates research on dealing with our future climate.
Complete adapting to climate change story.
Further global warming articles.
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