Mexico’s New Climate Change Law to be Implemented over 18 Months with International Aid

Mexico’s new Climate Change Law will be gradually implemented over the next 18 months, the international affairs coordinator of the Environment Ministry (Semarnat) told BNA Jan. 14…

Obama Victory Resurrects Climate Issue, but Carbon Tax Likely to Face Uphill Battle

President Obama’s re-election and unexpected gains by Democrats in the Senate have environmental groups gearing up on several fronts to push for more U.S. action on climate change, including a possible resurrection of a proposal to tax the carbon content of fuel…

China Proposes Measures For Voluntary Trading Of Carbon Emission Reduction Credits

PHILADELPHIA—China’s top planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NRDC), has recommended measures for establishing exchanges for voluntary trading of carbon emission reduction credits.

South Korea Passes Bill That Would Launch Carbon Emissions Trading in January 2015

SEOUL—South Korea will begin working out the nuts-and-bolts regulations for a greenhouse gas emissions trading system to start Jan. 1, 2015, following the National Assembly’s May 2 passage of an emissions trading bill.

Mexico’s Legislature Approves Climate Bill With Carbon Reduction, Clean Energy Goals

MEXICO CITY—Mexico’s Legislature has approved a climate change bill that would provide a stronger legal framework to help Latin America’s largest economy reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and help its citizens adapt to the effects of global warming, according to observers.

Chinese Academy’s Draft Climate Law Could Offer Clues To Content Of Official Version

SHENZHEN, China—A draft recommendation for China’s forthcoming climate change law issued by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences is an important indication of what the law might cover, though not an official government document, experts say.

European Parliament Endorses Commission’s Road Map for Reducing Greenhouse Gases

BRUSSELS—The European Commission should press ahead with measures to reduce the European Union’s greenhouse gas emissions through 2050, despite Poland blocking EU member state discussions of longer-term climate goals, according to a vote of the European Parliament March 15.

Benefits of Deeper EU Carbon Cuts Outweigh $90 Billion Price Tag, European Commission Says

The costs of the EU increasing its 2020 greenhouse gas emission reduction target from 20 percent to 30 percent would largely be outweighed by benefits such as reduced fuel costs, industrial innovation, and cleaner air…

EU to Write Blueprint for Protecting Water; Will Address Resource Efficiency, Biodiversity in 2012

The European Union in 2012 will consider proposals to revise its water legislation to better cope with increasing demand and growing pollution and climate change challenges through 2020…

Canada to Withdraw From Kyoto Protocol, Commits to Copenhagen Accord, U.N. Talks

Canada plans to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol because it thinks the treaty does not provide a realistic framework to address climate change…

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