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2012年5月份

新聞來源：華盛頓郵報 2012.06.27

華府高等法院主張美國環保署對於對抗全球暖化的規定

華府境內高等法院，主張美國環保署對於溫室氣體效應對全球暖化與其危害人類健康的發現，這對歐巴馬政府的政績加分，且對某些州政府及相關反對團體而言，則是一大挫敗。

D.C. appeals court upholds EPA regulations to fight global warming
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases contribute to global warming and are a threat to public health, a major victory for the Obama administration and a setback to states and trade groups that oppose government regulations on carbon emissions.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/dc-appeals-court-upholds-epa-regulations-to-fight-global-warming/2012/06/26/gJQAcZHX5V_story.html?wprss=rss_national

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.23

里約+20的結論過於疲弱

來自全球的政府領袖在周五(6/22)結束里約+20會議，但外界普遍批評會議結論過於疲弱，需仰賴個人與工商代表率中央政府之先，主導進度才能改善環境。

Rio+20 ends with weak text, emboldened observers
Global leaders ended a U.N. development summit on Friday with what was widely considered a lackluster agreement, leaving many attendees convinced that individuals and companies, rather than governments, must lead efforts to improve the environment.

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/22/un-climate-idINL2E8HM9VO20120622

新聞來源：華盛頓郵報 2012.06.22

好萊塢明星於里約發表演說，支持保護北極與生物多樣性

好萊塢重量級明星將光環暫置於環境問題後，於週四(6/21)在里約公開支持保護北極，保育護生物及地球物種。

Celebrities speak out at Rio earth summit in favor of Arctic sanctuary and biodiversity
Hollywood heavyweights threw their star power behind environmental causes on Thursday, advocating for the creation of an Arctic reserve and the protection of animal and plant species.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/celebrities-join-greenpeace-in-urging-drilling-free-sanctuary-in-arctic/2012/06/21/gJQAVlIEtV_story.html

新聞來源：聯合國新聞中心 2012.06.21

新聯合國報導焦點：氣候變化將導致人類必需離家

聯合國發於今日(6/21)發布新聞，指出氣候變化對於迫使人類必需離家，且流浪至戰亂及邊垂地帶的情形，佔有重要影響。

New UN report spotlights role of climate change in driving people from their homes
Climate change can play a role in driving people from their homes into areas of conflict and potentially across borders, according to a new United Nations report released today.

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http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42298&Cr=refugee&Cr1=climate

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.21

里約+20高峰會在各界批評下展開

巴西總統Dilma Rousseff歡迎各國領導人蒞臨里約，並在各界批評將無法對永續發展達成有效共識的狀況下，展開為期3天的高峰會。

Rio+20 summit begins under a cloud of criticism
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff welcomed world leaders to a rainy Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday under a cloud of criticism that a three-day summit is falling far short of its promise to establish clear goals for sustainable development.

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/20/us-un-climate-idINBRE85H19320120620

新聞來源：BBC 2012.06.20

聯合國秘書長表示，拯救地球的進度太過緩慢

聯合國永續發展高峰會日前於巴西里約熱內盧正式展開，秘書長潘基文發表談話，警告目前推動地球永續發展的進度皆太過緩慢。

Rio+20: Progress on Earth issues 'too slow' - UN chief
The UN sustainable development summit in Rio de Janeiro has formally opened with a warning from UN head Ban Ki-moon that progress on the issue is too slow.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18527141

新聞來源：BBC 2012.06.19

專家呼籲把握里約+20

數位諾貝爾獎得主、政府官員與科學家，共同呼籲各國政府必需好好把握里約+20這個歷史機會，將世界導入新永續循環。

Rio+20: Expert panel's call to 'seize moment'
Governments must seize the "historic opportunity" of the Rio+20 summit to put the world on a new sustainable course, says a panel of Nobel laureates, ministers and scientists.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18496634

新聞來源：彭博新聞 2012.06.19

城市將是國家領導制止氣候變化的開端

當許多國家的中央政府仍然停滯於談判將近20年的僵局時，紐約市長彭博已率領包括全球58個大型城市共同為降低溫室氣體排放而努力。

Cities Lead Effort to Curb Climate Change as Nations Lag
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is leading an effort by 58 of the world’s largest cities to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions while federal governments struggle to meet global targets following two decades of discussions.

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http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-19/cities-lead-effort-to-curb-climate-change-as-nations-lag

新聞來源：法新社 2012.06.18

美國承諾將復育已遭破壞之森林

美國、盧旺達與巴西於週一(6/18)承諾，將復育至少1,800萬公頃已遭破壞之林地。

US, others commit to restoring damaged forests
The United States, Rwanda and a coalition of Brazilian groups on Monday vowed to restore at least 18 million hectares (45 million acres) of damaged forests.

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http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h7X9dPOOGTr5HztdWguB6V2xBynQ?docId=CNG.6e8cb246738bfc1e0c48f4ac564e68fa.d1

新聞來源：BBC 2012.06.17

里約+20會議提出削減能源與水資源使用量承諾

里約+20會議在產出新的談判項目後，各國政府偏向提出削減能源與水資源使用量之承諾。

Rio+20 deal weakens on energy and water pledges
Governments are set to weaken pledges on boosting access to water and energy after a new draft negotiating text was issued at the Rio+20 meeting.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18475469#

新聞來源：彭博新聞 2012.06.13

歐盟可能軟化節能草案內容，捨棄某些二氧化碳項目

據歐盟官員指出，歐盟可能軟化計畫中的節能法令，並捨棄其中有關碳交易市場許可立法之相關項目。

EU May Soften Draft Energy Savings Law, Drop CO2 Option
The European Union may soften a planned energy efficiency law and drop references in that legislation to withdrawing permits from the bloc’s carbon market, according to EU officials.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-13/eu-may-soften-draft-energy-savings-law-drop-co2-set-aside-call.html

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.12

氣候變化將增加美國西部野火延燒機率

研究學者於週二(6/12)指出，氣候變化將會造成在未來30年內，美國西部野火延燒機率增高。

Climate change will boost number of US West's wildfires
Climate change will make wildfires in the U.S. West, like those now raging in parts of Colorado and New Mexico, more frequent over the next 30 years, researchers reported on Tuesday.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/12/us-climate-wildfires-idUSBRE85B09420120612

新聞來源：紐約時報 2012.06.11

研究警告：暖化將會引發林地釋出其所吸收的碳量

氣候科學家長久以來擔心過度暖化加速造成地球表面的變化，導致許多森林與極地釋放其所長期吸收的碳量，而惡性循環將加速全球暖化。

Warming Will Unlock Carbon in Forests, Study Warns
Climate scientists have long been concerned about the possibility that warming temperatures will speed changes on the earth’s surface that will in turn accelerate global warming.

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http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/11/warming-will-unlock-carbon-in-forests-study-warns/

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.10

根據中國碳排量研究顯示，氣候暖化速度可能超出預期

根據中國官方於周日(6/10)的最新研究顯示，中國碳排量超出過去預估量的20%，此一狀況將可能加速目前預期的氣候變化速度。

China emissions study suggests climate change could be faster than thought
China's carbon emissions could be nearly 20 percent higher than previously thought, a new analysis of official Chinese data showed on Sunday, suggesting the pace of global climate change could be even faster than currently predicted.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/10/us-china-emissions-idUSBRE8590AD20120610

新聞來源：法新社 2012.06.10

各界期待里約高峰會的結果

里約高峰會將於本月舉行，各界無不引頸期待具體結果，來自政府官員、環保團體、商界領袖及科學家等，紛紛發聲表示正觀望會議結論。

Expectations for the Rio Summit, in quotes
Following is a selection of quotes from politicians, activists, business executives and scientists about expectations for the upcoming Rio Summit.

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http://vancouverdesi.com/business/europe/expectations-for-the-rio-summit-in-quotes/

新聞來源：法新社 2012.06.07

氣候變化造成樹木老化快速且危及非洲可可亞產業

非洲官方指出，氣候變化造成植物老化快速，影響產量減少的結果，直接造成非洲可可亞產業的危機。

Climate change, ageing trees threaten African cocoa
Climate change, ageing plantations and a shortage of young farmers risk strangling Africa's cocoa industry, a top official from a bloc of 10 producer nations said.

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http://af.reuters.com/article/investingNews/idAFJOE8560AD20120607?feedType=RSS&feedName=investingNews

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.06

聯合國於里約高峰會前敲響環境警鐘

人口增加、都市發展與消費增長都是造成對地球無可避免的危害原因，聯合國於周三(6/6)發聲，並呼籲本月底舉行之地球高峰會必需儘快達成新環境目標。

U.N. sounds environment alarm ahead of Rio summit
Population growth, urbanisation and consumption are set to inflict irreversible damage on the planet, the United Nations said on Wednesday, and called for urgent agreement on new environmental targets at an Earth summit this month.

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http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/06/06/uk-unep-idUKBRE85514Q20120606?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews

新聞來源：法新社 2012.06.06

美國向歐盟呼籲放棄無意義的航空碳稅

美國運輸部門秘書Ray LaHood於周三(6/6)向歐盟喊話，呼籲放棄日前爭議性極高的航空碳稅，並指出該法案用來抵抗全球暖化並無太大意義。

US calls on EU to abandon 'lousy' carbon tax on airlines
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday called on the European Union to abandon its controversial carbon tax on airlines, saying the policy aimed at combating global warming was "lousy."

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http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-calls-eu-abandon-lousy-124958983.html

新聞來源：路透社 2012.06.05

氣候變化對拉丁美洲所造成的影響將高達百億美元

一項新研究於周二(6/5)指出，若平均溫度增溫2度C、且由目前情勢看來可能性極高的狀態下，氣候變化對拉丁美洲與加勒比海國家造成的災害，可能於2050年始，每年造成高達百億美元的損失。

Price tag on climate change in Latin America: $100 billion
Damage from climate change could cost Latin American and Caribbean countries $100 billion per year by 2050 if average temperatures rise 2C (3.6F) from pre-industrial levels, as is seen likely, a new report said on Tuesday.

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http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/06/05/us-brazil-climate-change-idUKBRE85408B20120605

新聞來源：BBC 2012.06.04

斯哥德爾摩為綠世代發源地

1972年5月，瑞典首都開始建構對氣候轉變的回應，藉由聯合國人類環境會議（亦是首屆聯合國針對環境所召開的會議）將環境問題推向全球。

Stockholm: Birth of the green generation
On 5 June 1972, in the Swedish capital, they began to build their response, in the form of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment - the first UN summit on the environment, and the event that really put the issue on the global political agenda.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18315205

新聞來源：彭博新聞 2012.06.01

澳洲法令可允許聯合國碳抵用至2020年

澳洲氣候談判專家指出，澳洲可允許聯合國於計劃中碳交易市場排放相抵至2020年，並有可能因為曾經簽署1997年京都議定書，而有更多可相抵量。

Australian Law Allows UN CO2 Use Through 2020: Negotiator
Australia can accept United Nations emission offsets in its planned carbon market through 2020 and potentially beyond because it’s already signed up to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, said one of the nation’s climate negotiators.

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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-01/australian-law-allows-un-co2-use-through-2020-negotiator.html

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