Promoting Trans-Pacific Cooperation in a New Energy Era

GLOBE-Net, June 25, 2013 – The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and The National Bureau of Asian Research today released a report that provides policy recommendations to enhance trans-Pacific cooperation while also addressing environmental challenges.  The 2013 Summit...
Posted On 25 Jun 2013

Transporting diluted bitumen by pipelines does not increase likelihood of release – Report

GLOBE-Net, June 25, 2013 – Diluted bitumen has no greater likelihood of accidental pipeline release than other crude oils, says a new report from the U.S. National Research Council.   The committee that wrote the report found that diluted bitumen has physical and chemical...
Posted On 25 Jun 2013

Getting the carbon out of emissions

GLOBE-Net, June 25, 2013 – Many researchers around the world are seeking ways to “scrub” carbon dioxide (CO2) from the emissions of fossil-fuel power plants as a way of curbing the gas that is considered most responsible for global climate change. But most such...
Posted On 25 Jun 2013

U.S. President Obama Outlines New Climate Action Plan

We have a moral obligation to leave our children a planet that’s not polluted or damaged. We can slow the effects of climate change and leave a cleaner environment for future generations. GLOBE-Net, June 25, 2013 – These thoughts were reflective of the over-riding...
Posted On 25 Jun 2013