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New Zealand: Govt scolded over climate change plans
2013-08-18 21:01:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Radio New Zealand: However three climate change experts say 5% is not enough and the United States and European Union are far more ambitious. Jonathan Boston and Ralph Chapman, both of Victoria University, and Alistair Woodward of Auckland University say a 5% reduction will never meet the agreed target of limiting global warming to two degrees centigrade. "It's totally inadequate relative to what the inter-governmental panel on climate change has indicated the developed world should be seeking," says Professor...
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Delhi govt plans incentive for green power
2013-08-18 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Times of India: If you generate power from a rooftop solar project, the Delhi government will soon incentivize your efforts. A new solar policy upholds "production-based subsidy" which means that the government will pay you for the units of energy you save by using solar power. As of now, there is a "capital subsidy" scheme which involves a rebate of a fixed sum on installation of solar water heaters in Delhi. While this policy can inspire consumers to invest in solar energy, the Delhi environment department officials...
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Indian govt demands 50 million from telcos
2013-08-15 02:00:00| Total Telecom industry news
Government issues bill for outstanding spectrum and licence fees; BSNL is biggest debtor.
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Govt, states challenge proposed airline merger
2013-08-13 17:22:39| Airlines - Topix.net
The Justice Department and a number of state attorneys general on Tuesday challenged a proposed $11 billion merger between US Airways Group Inc. and American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp. The Justice Department says the deal would result in the creation of the world's largest airline and that a combination of the two companies would reduce ... (more)
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Lavabit, Silent Circle Shutter Email Services Ahead of Gov't Scrutiny
2013-08-09 23:35:27| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Two encrypted email services shuttered this week, citing efforts to avoid government scrutiny that could threaten users' privacy.
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