Waxman-Markey is not perfect, but it is a significant step forward, says the Climate Group

The use of Hydrofluorocarbons in cooling systems may save the ozone layer – but it will harm the climate

South Africa promotes carbon markets after abandoning carbon levy on coal power
Democrats, once divided, are now starting to align with the latest US cap and trade programme while Republicans vow to defeat it
Green500 awards praise organisations whose global carbon footprints are on the rise
Key regional climate policies outlined in the countdown to Copenhagen. Click on the regions below to view recent climate policies:

This month's career moves in the global renewables sector
London’s Better Buildings Partnership is challenging tenants and landlords to make their buildings more energy efficient
The voluntary carbon offset market is resisting recessionary pressures, but offset buyers are becoming more demanding
Expensive and offering minimal environmental benefits, the green energy tariff is gaining a bad reputation
The UK government has released a five-point climate action plan, in an attempt to garner public and business support before the major December conference in Copenhagen
ADB conference highlights climate effects in Asia
The Indian tribal affairs ministry is preparing a study assessing the potential impact of climate change on the country’s tribal groups.
Big businesses may be withholding information on climate change from investors, according to a report issued last week.
CDSB’s new code for climate reporting aims to persuade companies to give carbon equal importance to financial reporting
HSBC’s latest sustainability report reveals a growth in the bank's direct emissions alongside climate commitments on lending
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