Environmental risk – Page 19
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GuideCurrent emissions pledges won’t stop global warming: IEA
The economic crisis is a unique window of opportunity to change our current, highly unsustainable energy path, says energy chief
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Online onlyCopenhagen: Day 1 round-up
What the papers said on the first day of the UN Climate Change Summit
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Online onlyDeveloping world wants bigger commitment
The developed world should help with financing and technology, claims G77
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Online onlySouth Africa demands aid to cut carbon
South Africa ready to cut the growth of its carbon emissions by 34 % by 2020
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Online onlyCopenhagen: climate proposals close to what is needed
A report released at the UN Climate Conference says countries may be close to agreeing the necessary emissions cuts
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Online onlyUN optimistic on ambitious deal in Copenhagen
Negotiators should craft a solid deal for rapid action, says UN's top climate change official
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AnalysisCarbon risk management
Matthew de Villiers explains how risk managers can affect the potential impacts, obligations and associated risks of carbon management
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Online onlyHundreds of flooded homes evacuated in Cumbria
There are currently 6 severe flood warnings, 25 flood warnings and 51 flood watches in place across the UK
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Online onlyCopenhagen climate agreement in deadlock
India’s special enjoy on climate change says that a global commitment to reduce emissions is a long way off
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Online onlyArctic Ocean could be ice free in 10 years
A new survey reveals the average thickness of North Pole ice-floes is too thin to survive the summer ice melt
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Special ReportsFrequently asked questions
What new liabilities does the EU directive introduce? Under various pieces of law, companies have always been responsible for the pollution they cause – the ELD just brings it all together, harmonising liabilities across member states to a minimum level. But the potential impact is big. Previously, if a ...
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Special ReportsBuying the right cover
What should you look for if you need to transfer your potential ELD liability? Simon Johnson explains
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Special ReportsGreening business
How will the ELD work in practice? Cliff Warman gives some pointers
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Special ReportsApproaches in Europe
Andrew Williams looks at the approaches some major EU states have taken in transposing the ELD into national law
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Special ReportsEuropean overview
Pierre Sonigo gives his own perspective on the development and complexities of the ELD
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Online onlyStorms inflict havoc on Central and Eastern Europe
Severe winds left a trail of destruction through Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany
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AnalysisNegotiating emissions cuts
Anthony Skinner reviews the progress made on climate change commitments around the world
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Levene spells out emerging risks
Lloyd’s chairman shares his thoughts on emerging risks at a NATO conference
