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2012年4月份
新聞來源:路透社2012.04.27
印度呼籲航空公司共同杯葛歐盟航空碳稅法
印度呼籲其境內航空公司共同杯葛歐盟碳排法案,質疑該法案針對起降歐洲的班機,課以溫室氣體排放費用,預料將會掀起全球交易大戰。
India to urge airlines to boycott EU carbon scheme
India will urge its airlines to boycott the European Union's carbon charge scheme, raising the prospect of a global trade war over a law requiring flights in and out of Europe to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/corrected-india-urge-airlines-boycott-023926350.html
新聞來源:法新社2012.04.27
研究顯示暖化加速降雨循環
根據澳洲一項針對海水鹽份的研究,過去50年間所統計的數字顯示,氣候變化已加速了降雨循環。
Study finds warming speeding up rainfall cycle
An Australian study of ocean salinity over the past 50 years has revealed a "fingerprint" showing that climate change has accelerated the rainfall cycle, according to a researcher.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gta4Ck8xze5I-sHAzazzvCB-4GBA?docId=CNG.30fcb51b66f59d429f40a78cff17d57e.3e1
新聞來源:BBC 2012.04.26
巴西國會通過備受爭議的森林法案
巴西眾議院通過備受爭議的森林法案,該法案主要內容為針對農民進行開墾耕作時,必須保留一定比例的土地作為森林保育。
Brazil's Congress approves controversial forest law
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved controversial legislation that eases rules on how much land farmers must preserve as forest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17851237
新聞來源:路透社 2012.04.26
美國國民支持限制二氧化碳排放
美國針對氣候與能源所做的一項調查顯示,3/4的美國國民傾向支持限制二氧化碳排放量,且大多數的人認為因應全球暖化應列為總統及國會的施政首要目標。
U.S. Voters Favor Regulating CO2
Three out of four U.S. voters favor regulating carbon dioxide as a greenhouse-gas pollutant, and a majority think global warming should be a priority for the president and Congress, a survey of American attitudes on climate and energy reported on Thursday.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=us-voters-favor-regulating-carbon-d
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.23
美國於地球日推出一種壽命長達20年的環保燈泡
為呼應世界地球日,飛利浦公司在周六(4/21)於網路系統及美國的實體店面通路,販售一款新的節能LED燈泡,該款燈泡最大賣點為長達20年的產品壽命。
Light bulb with 20-year life unveiled in US on Earth Day
A prize-winning, super energy saving LED bulb from Dutch electronics giant Philips, said to last over 20 years, went on sale online and in stores Sunday to coincide with Earth Day.
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/light-bulb-20-life-unveiled-us-earth-day-193302425.html
新聞來源:新華社 2012.04.20
聯合國秘書長與世界銀行財務官員會面
聯合國發言人於周四(4/19)向媒體表示,秘書長潘基文將出席周五(4/20)於華盛頓召開之會議,會中並將與世界銀行財務官員會面。
UN chief to meet with World Bank finance ministers
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to travel to Washington D.C. to attend a meeting on Friday with World Bank finance ministers, UN spokesman told reporters here Thursday.
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.asp?id=65406
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.19
非洲南端國家擬建造氣候變化研究中心
位於非洲南端的數個國家,於周三(4/18)達成共識,開發一座氣候變化研究中心,統整非洲南方地區所有關於氣候變化的研究。
Southern Africa to build climate change study centre
Southern African countries on Wednesday agreed to launch a centre to tie together climate change studies across the region.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j_cFoIB_jhY_OB1XG0PsSamiN-TQ?docId=CNG.cc51b8b1149b3724b3f352a005a19262.611
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.18
美國氣候發言人表示,歐盟航空碳稅爭議有可能影響全球對於氣候變化的共識
美國氣候發言人Todd Stern於周二(4/17)表示,目前針對歐盟航空碳排稅法所引起的爭議,恐將影響全球對於制定新的全球暖化目標的共識。
Air tax feud may affect climate change talks: US envoy
Disagreement over a European scheme to tax airlines for carbon emissions may affect talks seeking new global warming targets, US climate envoy Todd Stern said on Tuesday.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gqek2EcMDIOuCzaq-i9rJfXryzgA?docId=CNG.af666ba49360109e864507732b6935b3.531
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.17
聯合國表示有六個國家自願主持綠色氣候基金
聯合國氣候論壇於周一(4/16)召開時揭示,目前包括德國、墨西哥、納米比亞、波蘭、南韓及瑞士等六個國家,願意主持綠色氣候基金,此基金的用途主要在於幫助弱勢貧窮國家對抗全球暖化。
Six nations volunteer to host Green Climate Fund: UN
Germany, Mexico, Namibia, Poland, South Korea and Switzerland have volunteered to host the Green Climate Fund that will help poor countries fight global warming, the UN climate forum said on Monday.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j_zo2k6Af5hawTZ53tUJBVprXsHA?docId=CNG.a5def8528bf8b9ecb9ea318078013392.d1
新聞來源:彭博新聞網 2012.04.16
卡達航空率先批評歐盟碳排法令
卡達航空高層率先批評,歐盟針對航空業祭出之碳排污染法令是不公平的稅務機制,且對於歐洲地區的財務狀況並無幫助。
Qatar Airways chief criticizes EU emissions law
The head of fast-growing Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has criticized a new European policy charging airlines for their carbon pollution as an unfair tax aimed at shoring up the continent's finances.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-04/D9U607C02.htm
新聞來源:BBC 2012.04.12
加拿大溫室氣體排放量難達成2020年目標
官方數據顯示,加拿大境內溫室氣體排放量降低不足,將難以達成其所訂定之2020年減碳量目標。
Canada emissions figures put 2020 target in doubt
Canadian greenhouse gas emissions may not be dropping fast enough to hit self-imposed 2020 targets, government figures show.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-17685982
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.11
紐西蘭將提出國際碳交易限額
根據相關官員於周三(4/11)表示,紐西蘭的碳交易機制將有所更動。據悉將出現限制國際碳權使用上限,並在未來三年都將限制其交易價格。
NZ proposes international carbon trading limits
Proposed changes to New Zealand's carbon trading scheme, the only one of its kind outside Europe, would limit the use of international carbon credits and cap the price for the next three years, officials said on Wednesday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/11/newzealand-carbon-idUSL6E8FB06Q20120411
新聞來源:法新社 2012.04.10
巴西重申全球共識在未來里約+20會議中的重要性
巴西官員指出,在即將舉行的里約永續發展會議中,必需針對世界經濟的管理達成重要共識,而此共識必須以尊重環境與對抗貧困為出發點。
Brazil stresses need for world consensus at Rio+20 meet
The upcoming Rio conference on sustainable development must yield a commitment to manage the world economy in a way that respects the environment and fights poverty, a Brazilian official says.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gU8oc9FKkH_OXOJzHZ1UiLuBKo9A?docId=CNG.60c6a5ad6bb9197f90e39ef7794d9367.251
新聞來源:路透社 2012.04.10
氣象學家指出,歐洲正要面臨寒冷且天氣不穩定的春天
德國氣象專家Georg Mueller於週二(4/10)的一場演說中指出,西歐、北歐與中歐在剩下的四月與整個五月,都將面臨寒冷且不穩定的氣候。
Europe in for cool, unsettled spring: meteorologist
Weather through the rest of April and May will be cool and changeable in western, northern and central Europe, German meteorologist Georg Mueller said in a seasonal update released on Tuesday, citing low pressure in the region.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/10/us-europe-weather-forecast-idUSBRE8390JL20120410?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29
新聞來源:CNN 2012.04.06
山區國家正一致尋求氣候變遷議題的關注
加薩滿都、尼泊爾等世界各地山區國家,正尋求統一管道,在全球氣候變化的談判與交涉裡,讓其它地區正視到山區國家亦深受其害。
Mountain countries seek to unite, air concerns about climate change
Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) -- Mountain countries from around the world are seeking a common voice in global climate change negotiations to draw attention to the vulnerabilities of mountain areas.
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/06/world/mountain-countries-climate-change/index.html
新聞來源:英國國家廣播公司 2012.04.04
二氧化碳導致最後一個地球的冰河時期結束
新數據顯示,過去在氣候變化的過程中,有顯著的證據證實因為大氣中的二氧化碳增加使得溫度提高,地球最後一個冰河時期已結束。
CO2 'drove end to last ice age'
A new, detailed record of past climate change provides compelling evidence that the last ice age was ended by a rise in temperature driven by an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17611404
新聞來源:路透社 2012.04.03
倫敦潔淨能源會議將邀集22個國家參與
美國能源部長朱隷文表示,目前美國除尋找能釋出石油緊急存量以抑制油價的合作夥伴外,並將於本月(4月)在倫敦共同主持,由全球22個經濟大國的能源部長一同出席關於研發潔淨能源技術的會議。
London clean energy talks to draw 22 countries
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu, now seeking to coordinate a release of oil from emergency reserves to subdue prices, will co-chair a meeting of energy ministers from 22 big economies in London later this month on developing cleaner technologies.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/03/us-energy-summit-idUSBRE8320P620120403
新聞來源:國際新聞通訊社協會 2012.04.02
環境服務所得給付不公,獨漏墨西哥鄉間婦女
專家與婦女團體表示,儘管墨西哥鄉間婦女在氣候變化下成為照護自然資源的主力,但其環境服務的所得並未直接回饋在她們身上。
Payments for Environmental Services Skip Rural Women in Mexico
Despite the key role they play in caring for natural resources in the face of climate change, rural women in Mexico do not benefit from payments for environmental services, say activists and experts.
http://ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=107280
新聞來源:華盛頓郵報 2012.04.01
世界級地標為氣候變遷於夜間調暗照明
百件世界級地標,例如柏林布蘭登堡門至中國長城,紛紛於周六(3/31)將夜間照明調暗或熄燈,以彰顯氣候變化為全球所帶來的影響。
World landmarks dimmed for Earth Hour to highlight climate change
Hundreds of world landmarks from Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate to the Great Wall of China went dark Saturday, part of a global effort to highlight climate change.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/world-landmarks-dimmed-for-earth-hour-to-highlight-climate-change/2012/03/31/gIQAyKK3nS_story.html
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