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Climate change could cause global conflicts as large as the two world wars, but lasting for centuries, unless the problem is controlled, according to The Royal United Services Institute.

The report argues that the security sector must not just prepare to respond to the security challenges of climate change but must also be part of the solution.

Interesting views on personal carbon trading: http://learnsigma.com/why-personal-carbon-trading-works

Last week Gordon Brown unveiled a new centrepiece of his UK climate change strategy, a £100m scheme to accelerate the greening of Britain’s homes. Will it make a difference?
 

The start of the new Carbondaq season is approaching. Our team of developers, designers and market experts are putting the final touches to the penultimate stage of development, with updates being uploaded to the Carbondaq site this month.

Key points on the environment from Alistair Darling's budget:

• Target to reduce carbon emissions by 60% may be extended to 80% by 2050
• Legislation to come into force in 2009 to impose a charge on single-use carrier bags if progress is not made on a voluntary basis
• £26 million next year to help homes cut their carbon footprint and energy consumption
• Pre-payment meter customers need better deal from energy companies. Government committed to helping these customers
• New non-domestic buildings zero carbon by 2019
• First carbon budget pledged alongside next year's Budget

In the second Carbon [Un]limited debate, Green MEP Caroline Lucas and Ian Roderick of The Converging World, will explore the impact of environmental policies on those least able to cope.

Business leader Adair Turner has been named as the first Chair of the new Committee on Climate Change, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today.

Lord Turner, former Director-General of the CBI and a director of Standard Chartered Bank, will head the high-profile new body, being established under the Climate Change Bill. The Committee will provide independent, expert advice on how the UK can best meet its climate change goals.

A number of representatives from government and industry attended a high level policy seminar at the RSA yesterday. The aim of the event was to discuss new research on where personal carbon trading could fit into the existing policy landscape in the UK and to explore its likely economic efficiency.

Cardiff, Saturday 26th January - an important 'citizens forum' event with people from the area explored policy ideas for tackling personal carbon emissions. The event involved over 80 people who were involved in the day-long research.

The first Carbon [Un]limited debate has concluded - a thoughtful conversation about the language of personal carbon trading between Max Boykoff and Linda Rost. We plan to run one debate per month, each a week long. Get in touch with us via email if you are interested in taking part.

Last night John Denham MP and Professor Robert Winston came to the RSA to discuss how – and why – the UK must bridge the gap between science and society.

Those of you keeping a close eye on the carbon calculator world will know that Google have launched the ‘UK Carbon Footprint Project’ to help people calculate, track and compare their carbon emissions. Users are able to find out what their own carbon footprint is, how they can reduce it and compare it with other parts of the country.

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We apologise that our discussion area is currently disabled. This is due to the redevelopment of Carbondaq. It will be available again early in 2008.