In our "Climate Agenda 2008" series, we introduce some important climate change stories we'll be following this year. Finally, Markku Wilenius, Professor of Future Studies at Finland's Turku School of Economics and a new member of Allianz Group Development, gives us his forecast for the year to come.
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Top Story  Global Food Security: On the Table in Davos Food and security - there will be lots of both when global elites meet this month at the World Economic Forum. So why should the world's leaders make record-high food prices and food security a priority?> more |
| News Although not as warm as 2005, 2007 is now tied with 1998 as the second-warmest year in the last century, according to climatologists at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS). The 14 warmest years on the GISS record have all occurred since 1990. |
| News to Use For a Truly Green TeaYou don't have to buy an elaborate solar cooker to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in an eco-friendly way. Just fill your kettle with as much water as you need for one or two cups, and avoid using energy to heat up unnecessary surplus amounts. If everyone in tea-loving Britain took heed, it could save enough energy to run half the street lighting in the country, according to the Energy Saving Trust. If you drink a lot of tea, why not use an insulated thermos to keep it hot throughout the day? |
Editor's Choice  Climate Agenda 2008This year, the U.S. elects a new president, the EU starts a new phase of emissions trading, and China tries to clear the air before the Olympic crowds arrive. Which climate stories will make an impact in 2008?> more |
| Calendar January 31 | Financing Renewable Energy Forum Total global investment in renewable energy is likely to eclipse 500 billion euros in the next decade. Building on the Berlin event in March 2007, the second European Financing Renewable Energy Forum will be held in Munich on January 31. It brings together investors, developers, and other experts on financing renewable energy projects.> more |
| February 7 | Delhi Sustainable Development SummitThe Tata Energy Research Institute, a member of India's Tata Group, hosts its annual Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi on February 7. This year's focus will be on sustainable development and climate change from a developing country's perspective. > more |
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