Global temperature changes
eBay Inc., the world's leading online marketplace, has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 15% by 2012, with a baseline of 2008. To achieve this goal, the company will focus on energy efficiency, investments in renewable energy, and promoting greener behavior among its employees through its
Prime ministers
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has emphasized the importance of global action on climate change financing, particularly in providing mechanisms for emerging and developing economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking in Cairns after a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum, Rudd noted the historical responsibility of developed countries in
Prime ministers
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's council on climate change has discussed an ambitious ₹91,684 crore plan to make India a global leader in solar power by 2050. The Solar Mission, a part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change, aims to generate 200,000 MW of solar
Prime ministers
World leaders, including US President Barack Obama, have come together in L'Aquila, Italy, to address the pressing issue of greenhouse gas emissions. In a joint effort to reduce reliance on coal, the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) has been launched, backed by 22 countries and over
Prime ministers
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called on industrialized countries to acknowledge their "historical responsibility" for climate change as he headed to the G8 summit in Italy. Singh's statement highlights the simmering tensions between developed and developing nations over emission cuts, with India and other emerging
