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We can avoid climate change, boost the worlds economy if we act now
2014-09-16 12:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The global economy is undergoing a remarkable transformation which is altering our ability to deal with climate change. The growth of emerging economies, rapid urbanisation and new technological advances are making possible a new path of low-carbon growth in ways that were not apparent even five years ago. We know that if left unchecked, greenhouse gas emissions will cause devastating climate change. What is now becoming clear is that reducing emissions is not only compatible with economic growth...
It's clear that prosperity and climate change action can go hand in hand
2014-09-16 10:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The link between economic growth and action to reduce the risks of climate change is the focus of the New Climate Economy report issued on Tuesday. Its credentials are impressive and its findings emphatic. Released by a global commission of 24 global economic leaders from government, business, finance and academia, led by former president of Mexico Felipe Calderón, the year-long study has involved individuals from over 100 organisations across every continent and advised by a panel of world-leading...
Climate change report by Lord Stern shows still time just
2014-09-16 08:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The world is heating up under the pressure of rising greenhouse gas emissions, and the consequences will be dire: an increase in extreme weather, droughts, floods, a loss of agricultural productivity, people living precarious lives pushed closer to the brink. But it does not have to be so. Halting the rise of carbon emissions is possible not only possible, but achievable at a modest cost that will be more than outweighed by the manifest benefits. We spend a little more now, to recoup in the next...
Climate change remedies 'affordable'
2014-09-16 07:57:55| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Politicians will put the world economy at risk if they fail to tackle climate change, a global commission has warned.
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Climate change report: prevent damage by overhauling global economy
2014-09-16 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The world can still act in time to stave off the worst effects of climate change, and enjoy the fruits of continued economic growth as long as the global economy can be transformed within the next 15 years, a group of the world's leading economists and political leaders will argue on Tuesday. Tackling climate change can be a boon to prosperity, rather than a brake, according to the study involving a roll-call of the globe's biggest institutions, including the UN, the OECD group of rich countries,...
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