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Huge Indonesia forest project could unlock funding for REDD+
2013-06-08 12:25:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
RTCC: The launch of the largest project in the world to preserve forest carbon under the UN REDD+ scheme could help attract funding for similar projects, according to a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) expert. REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) projects fund the protection of forests by providing a financial incentive to keep them standing. The equivalent carbon offset credits are given in return. The offset credits are typically purchased by larges business and manufacturers....
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Australia has huge deposits of shale gas but it won't come cheap
2013-06-05 10:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Australia could be sitting on more than 1,000tn cubic feet of untapped shale gas, but effective environmental regulations and a fall in costs are needed before this resource can be fully exploited, according to a new report. The Australian Council of Learned Academies study found that while Australia had huge deposits of gas, it would "not be cheap gas in most circumstances' and would have a slightly higher rate of carbon emissions than standard gas, albeit significantly less than coal-fired power....
German chemicals giant unveils huge Asia investment
2013-06-04 11:57:27| Chemicals - Topix.net
German chemicals giant BASF unveiled plans for a huge investment drive in the Asia-Pacific region, where it hopes to take advantage of above-average growth to more than double its sales.
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UK 'has huge shale gas resources'
2013-06-03 01:55:43| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
One of the energy firms hoping to exploit the UK's resources of shale gas says it may be sitting on significantly more gas than previously thought.
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Can A Huge Hog Deal Pose A National Security Risk?
2013-06-01 13:07:53| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Smithfield hams hang outside the Taste of Smithfield restaurant and gourmet market in Smithfield, Va.
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