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These 5 Countries Account for 60% of Plastic Pollution in Oceans
2015-10-15 21:34:00| Waste Age
EcoWatch.com Roughly 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into the worlds oceans every year, and according to a new study, the majority of this waste comes from just five countries: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. read more
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Inflation in Low-Cost Countries (Monthly Report)
2015-10-13 22:04:16| EmergingTextiles.com
Inflation rates are expected to stay at currently low levels in coming years, according to latest estimates by the IMF, with however differences amid low-cost countries. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. Impact of currency changes is calculated to assess real consequences for exports of higher or lower inflation rates.
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EIB sets new 35% target for climate lending in developing countries
2015-10-10 13:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Blue and Green: The European Investment Bank (EIB), the worlds largest lender for climate related projects, will increase the proportion of its lending in support of climate related investment in developing countries from 25% to 35%. Speaking at a meeting of finance Ministers and multilateral financial institutions at the IMF -- World Bank annual meetings in Lima, Werner Hoyer confirmed that the European Investment Bank will increase climate lending in countries identified by the UNFCCC and the OECD as being...
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Prakash Javadekar: rich countries on a climate vacation
2015-10-09 13:16:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Home: Indias environment chief has delivered a blistering attack on developed countries, accusing them of going on a five year climate policy holiday. In an interview with the Times of India, Prakash Javadekar said wealthy countries should vacate carbon space and take care of their lifestyles, referring to consumption levels. It was their historical emission (during 1850-2011) that led to 0.8 degree Celsius temperature rise in the post-industrialisation phase. They must act and lead by example,...
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African countries turn to insurance safeguard against climate change
2015-10-07 14:37:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: When world leaders gather for critical climate negotiations in Paris later this year, they must not overlook the major injustice that means Africa responsible for only a tiny proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions (pdf) will suffer disproportionately from rising temperatures. The most vulnerable populations with the least capacity to cope will shoulder the burden. Across the continent, the agricultural sector still employs about 65% of the labour force, and most of the rural poor....
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