Today's Climate: December 13-14, 2008
by Stacy Feldman - Dec 14th, 2008
Interim Climate Pact Approved (Washington Post)
The effort to replace the Kyoto Protocol with a new global climate treaty inched forward Saturday morning, as delegates to UN talks in Poland agreed on an interim document that leaves all the difficult negotiating until next year.
Poor Accuse Rich of Meanness in U.N. Climate Fight (Reuters)
Developing nations have accused the rich of meanness at the end of U.N. climate talks that launched only a tiny fund, worth $80 million, to help poor countries cope with droughts, floods and rising seas.
Size, Timing of Auto Lifeline Uncertain (Detroit Free Press)
Federal officials and automakers spent Saturday crunching numbers on a possible rescue of GM and Chrysler, with $15 billion from the financial industry bailout the most likely source of money.
California OKs Tough Diesel Emission Rules (Chicago Tribune)
A day after adopting a sweeping plan to reduce the state's greenhouse gases, California on Friday approved the nation's toughest diesel emissions standards for the trucks and buses.
European Parliament Negotiators Approve Climate Deal (AFP)
European Parliament negotiators have approved a climate change deal reached by EU leaders, tweaking the text ahead of a vote by the full legislature that is expected this week.
Cape Wind Farm Review Delayed (Boston Globe)
The Coast Guard, at the urging of a Minnesota congressman, will delay by one month its recommendation on the advisability of Cape Wind, the nation's first proposed offshore wind farm.
Clinton, Arkansas Announce Energy Efficiency Plan (AP)
Former Pres. Clinton has announced a partnership between his foundation and Arkansas to retrofit buildings and adopt energy-efficient practices, part of what he said was the country’s "greatest opportunity" to rejuvenate its economy.
West Virginia Coal Plant Could Get $600 Million (The Charleston-Gazette)
A proposed coal-to-liquids plant being touted by Gov. Joe Manchin could receive at least $600 million in tax breaks under West Virginia's existing economic development incentives programs.
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