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'America - one small step forward on the Climate Change front' by Asoka Abeygunawardana

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:53
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The energy bill in the 111th United States Congress: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) was approved by the House of Representatives on June 26th, 2009 by a majority of 219-212. It was a battle between the greens and fossil fuel (oil ad coal) lobby and the result shows how tense the battle was.

'Climate Catastrophe Negotiations at Crossroads' by Asoka Abeygunawardana

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:27
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The most challenging issue of our times is the Climate Catastrophe. Scientists warn that if global warming rises beyond two degrees centigrade, the world's climatic systems are very likely to spin out of control.

'Thirty-four hotels to go green' by Harshini Perera

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 10:41
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The Greening Sri Lanka Hotels program will commence this week with 34 hotels in various districts. The program will be implemented to reduce energy, water and waste in the hotel sector, said chairman, Responsible Tourism Partnership, Hiran Cooray at the launch of the Greening Sri Lanka Hotels program at the Cinnamon Grand yesterday.
 

Towards a new environmental governance - speech by Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/20/2009 - 15:56
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In the global context, our generation is living in an era where deteriorating environmental trends have far-reaching economic, social and health implications. A global change by making a paradigm shift away from the present unsustainable production and consumption practices is the only way forward to ensure the continued existence not only of humankind but also of the other living beings of the planet Earth.
 

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