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Killing the Climate Myths
Erik Rasmussen,
Founder,
Copenhagen Climate Council
Justin Gerdes is the Editor of this website.
James E. Rogers
It is a myth that we have the technologies to do the job. We don't. New technologies are crucial as is further development of existing technology. As CEO of one of the world's largest energy suppliers, I am committed to finding the solutions.
Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Duke Energy
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Novozymes: Producing More With Less
Danish firm Novozymes is the world's leading producer of enzymes, biological catalysts that can help all manner of industrial processes run more efficiently. By helping to reduce the need for energy and water, enzymes can be a cost-effective means to reduce industrial CO2 emissions.
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One Step at a Time – Power Generating Floors at Tokyo Train Stations
In two Tokyo train stations, steps are under way to generate electricity from the floors of the ticket gates and staircases. If successful, passengers could help provide the train stations with 1,400 kilowatts per second each day.
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Joan Ruddock: The EU Deal Is Crucial for a Global Deal
| For a global deal on climate change to be realistic in Copenhagen, the EU has to get its gear together in its own deal. Joan Ruddock, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the UK at the newly created Department of Energy and Climate Change, tells the Climate Community she sees no other way. |
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The Pew Center on Global Climate Change invites you to join us on April 6-7, 2010, in Chicago for a major conference marking the release of our comprehensive report on best practices in corporate energy efficiency: From Shop Floor to Top Floor: Best Business Practices in Energy Efficiency. The conference will give participants an opportunity to learn from and interact with experts and high-level industry executives that have successfully implemented exemplary energy efficiency strategies. Among the topics that will be addressed are:
Please join us April 6-7, 2010, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for two days of panel discussions and engaging keynote addresses by some of the leaders in corporate energy efficiency. Please check back often for updates on speakers and other information. |
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Secretary Chu Invites Energy Leaders to the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has invited energy ministers from across the Western Hemisphere to attend the Energy and Climate Ministerial of the Americas in Washington, D.C. on April 15-16, 2010. This Ministerial will bring energy leaders together to advance the goals of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, announced by President Obama in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year. "Our goal is simple: to advance our common objectives under the Energy and Climate Partnership with concrete programs that will benefit the people of the Americas," said Secretary Chu." Cooperation and collaboration will be critical to our shared success. I hope we can take stock of our progress to date and launch new programs to promote low-carbon economic growth, improve energy security and end energy poverty." The Ministerial will have two parts. The first day will be a meeting of representatives from government, civil society, industry, academia, and international financial institutions. The second day will be a meeting among energy ministers. On both days, attendees will explore possible initiatives in areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner fossil fuels, and energy infrastructure, as tools to help fight climate change, promote energy security, and end energy poverty. The Ministerial next year will build upon the progress made to date in promoting regional solutions to a range of shared energy challenges. In June, leaders from across the Americas came together with major energy corporations and other experts in Lima, Peru, at the Americas Energy and Climate Symposium. The Symposium resulted in the announcement of concrete joint actions to improve energy efficiency, promote clean and renewable energy, and increase information sharing on best practices and past experiences. These initiatives included a Low Carbon Communities Program that will assist countries in developing transformative energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to reduce the carbon footprint of urban communities throughout the region. Energy leaders have also developed a system of energy technology centers across the region that includes a Regional Energy Efficiency Center in conjunction with the Peruvian government, a Regional Wind Research Center supported by Mexico, a Regional Renewable Energy R&D Center with Chile, and a Brazilian-led program to improve the energy efficiency of low-income communities. Media contact: |
The Climate Community is your chance to influence the climate agenda.
One of the main activities on the Community is the “Virtual Summit,” a six-month-long series of online events, live interviews, and discussions that will culminate at the World Business Summit on Climate Change, in May 2009.
The Climate Community offers an opportunity to be part of the Summit, one of the most significant business events in 2009.
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