Posts Tagged ‘communities’

CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 08 May 2012

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Ancient forest unveiled, revealing impacts of climate change
  • Study says half of worldwide emissions come from livestock
  • Cycling and walking increase in US pilot communities

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Here or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonNeil SalmondKristina WelchJustin BullJames Noble

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 10 JANUARY 2012

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Forest management programs may increase forest carbon emissions
  • 2011 is UK’s second warmest year, Met Office confirms
  • Smart meter usage increasing worldwide

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonCalyn ShawNeil SalmondKristina Welch

Editors: James TanseyTom PedersenJessica Worsley

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