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Report from Copenhagen: Fourth Day of Negotiations
By Karen Orenstein (cross-posted from Open Left) Over the last day in Copenhagen, heated debates and surely thousands of conversations here in the conference center have focused on what the legal outcome of the climate negotiations should be -- and how to get there. Read More
The Blend Wall: More Ethanol in Your Tank?
The Blend Wall is the amount of ethanol that is allowed to be blended into a gallon of gasoline. Currently, this is limited to 10% of a gallon of fuel. The reason for this limit is because EPA must certify the safety of fuels in order to be legally used, and often times mid-level blends of ethanol (such as 15% or 20%) can cause harm to air quality and engines. Because there are only so many cars in the United States, this results in a cap on how much biofuel can be used in the U.S. Read More
Biodiesel Subsidies Up for Renewal
Biodiesel currently received a $1.00 per gallon subsidy when blended into diesel fuel. This subsidy is through a tax credit, which is to expire at the end of 2009. This credit is given irrespective of the impact that this fuel is having on the environment or economy. In fact, it is possible for the subsidy to apply to the dirtiest of biofuels, including imported palm oil from Malaysia or soy biodiesel from Brazil. Read More
Copenhagen Day 4: Thursday, December 10
Day 4: Thursday, December 10 Today, President Obama accepted his Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo Norway. And the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has responded with a powerful letter addressed to President Obama. They write: Read More
Report from Copenhagen: Africa demands that wealthy nations step it up
By Kate Horner (cross-posted from Open Left) Yesterday, African activists as well as members of African parliaments attending climate negotiations in Copenhagen demanded that wealthy nations step it up. Read More
Copenhagen Day 3: Wednesday, December 9
Day 3: Wednesday, December 9 Watch our latest video from Day 3 of the climate conference! Read More
Report from Copenhagen: First Day of Negotiations
By Elizabeth Bast (cross-posted from Open Left) Read More
Danish Government Slammed for Bias and Secrecy in Role as President of UN Climate Conference
A coalition of civil society groups from around the world, including Friends of the Earth International, issued this statement on December 7, 2009 strongly criticizing the Danish government for acting in a biased, manipulative and nontransparent manner in its role as President of the Conference of the Parties: We, the undersigned civil society groups, express our concern over the actions of the Danish government in its role as President of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties. Read More
Copenhagen Day 2: Tuesday, December 8
Day 2: Tuesday, December 8 Take Action: Tell lead U.S. climate negotiator Jonathan Pershing to stop the back-room dealing in Copenhagen. Sign the petition and our team in Copenhagen will personally deliver all of your names to Mr. Pershing. BREAKING: African civil society groups and parliamentarians marched this evening through the halls of the conference center in Copenhagen shouting: "2 degree - suicide! One degree - one Africa!." More on this emotional action to come soon! Read More
Copenhagen Video Blog
Our team in Copenhagen is creating video updates to give you a first-hand peak at what's happening at the climate negotiations. Check out www.foe.org/copenhagen for more updates and ways to take action! Read More