Environment

Japan Promises $5.5 Billion Environmental Support to Mekong River States Japan will join five Southeast Asian nations that share the Mekong River in a 10-year program to protect the region’s environment, as Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama seeks closer ties with Asia.

Climate-Accord Deadline May Slip a Year as Nations Posture, de Boer Says The deadline for 192 countries to complete a new global-warming accord may slip by as much as one year, as negotiators hold back on pledges to slash emissions or pay financial aid to poor nations.

Delaying a Climate Treaty Spells Danger for Islands Due to Rising Waters Delays in crafting a treaty to fight global warming will lead to rising seas and contaminated water, threatening islanders from Fiji to Grenada, envoys said today at United Nations talks in Barcelona.

Obama Urged to Block Stimulus Funds for China-Backed Wind Farm by Schumer A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd.’s $1.5 billion wind farm venture in Texas doesn’t “involve” U.S. stimulus funds, said Chief Operating Officer John Lin.

`Cap-and-Trade' Bill Passed by Senate Panel as Republicans Boycott Measure Senate Democrats won committee approval today of a “cap-and-trade” bill to reduce U.S. greenhouse gases over the objection of Republicans, who say the legislation is being rushed.

MIT President Says Security at Risk Without U.S.-Sponsored Energy Research The lack of U.S. government investment in energy research is increasing the risk to national security and hindering the creation of breakthrough energy technologies, the president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said.

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