Climate

AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 16 December 2004

That this House recognises the need to address the growing impact of aviation emissions on climate change; notes that inclusion of the aviation industry in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in 2008 will encourage research and development into cleaner aviation technology; and welcomes the UK Government's commitment to use its Presidency of the European Union in 2005 to achieve this aim.

235 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the national climate change strategy for Ireland 2000 states on page 50 that, in the commercial sector, a mandatory energy rating system will be developed to promote greater awareness of the cost of energy as a portion of the overall costs of building rental and adjustments to the tax treatment of leases will be made if it becomes clear by 2003 that the energy rating system is not providing the necessary incentive on its own to reduce energy use in the sector; the progress that has been made towards meeting this specific target and the goals outlined elsewhere in the strategy. [32851/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

235 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the national climate change strategy for Ireland 2000 states on page 50 that, in the commercial sector, a mandatory energy rating system will be developed to promote greater awareness of the cost of energy as a portion of the overall costs of building rental and adjustments to the tax treatment of leases will be made if it becomes clear by 2003 that the energy rating system is not providing the necessary incentive on its own to reduce energy use in the sector; the progress that has been made towards meeting this specific target and the goals outlined elsewhere in the strategy. [32851/04]

88 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments by a person (details supplied) that alternative measures will have to be introduced to compensate for the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that would have followed the introduction of a carbon tax; the proposals he is considering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32689/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

88 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the recent comments by a person (details supplied) that alternative measures will have to be introduced to compensate for the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that would have followed the introduction of a carbon tax; the proposals he is considering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32689/04]

85 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether Ireland is on track with the goals set under the Kyoto agreement. [32800/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

85 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether Ireland is on track with the goals set under the Kyoto agreement. [32800/04]

28 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the review of the national climate change strategy being undertaken by his Department is re-examining the case for the introduction of carbon taxes. [32746/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2004

28 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the review of the national climate change strategy being undertaken by his Department is re-examining the case for the introduction of carbon taxes. [32746/04]

Kioto-Protokoll tritt in Kraft - Ein Erfolg für den Klimaschutz und eine Verpflichtung für die Zukunft (G-SIG: 15001286)

Germany · German Bundestag · 2 December 2004

Klimapolitische Trendwende, Industriepolitik als aktive Klimaschutzpolitik, Nationales Klimaschutzprogramm, Verringerung der Abhängigkeit vom Öl, nachhaltige Energiepolitik, Engagement für erneuerbare Energien, führende Rolle Deutschlands beim Klimaschutz, Beginn des Emissionshandels, Reduktion der Treibhausgasemissionen, Einführung des Energieausweises, Folgen des Klimawandels; weitere Schritte: Reduktionsziele, Einbeziehung von Schwellen- und Entwicklungsländern, Erfassung von Flug- und Schiffsverkehr

129 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the funding which is available for coastal protection in Wicklow; and if he will report on the long-term analysis he has carried out on the implications of global climate change on such coastal areas. [31244/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2004

129 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the funding which is available for coastal protection in Wicklow; and if he will report on the long-term analysis he has carried out on the implications of global climate change on such coastal areas. [31244/04]

Proposal for a Council Decision authorising the United Kingdom to apply an exemption from climate change levy for low value solid fuel in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/EC

European Union · European Commission · 9 November 2004

344 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will take steps strategically as a country to improve fuel security and derive energy from sources which are less harmful in terms of climate change than fossil fuels. [25308/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 October 2004

344 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will take steps strategically as a country to improve fuel security and derive energy from sources which are less harmful in terms of climate change than fossil fuels. [25308/04]

50 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the reason he decided not to proceed with the plan to introduce a carbon tax; and his view on the role taxation should play in the promotion of the climate change strategy. [24671/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 October 2004

50 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Finance the reason he decided not to proceed with the plan to introduce a carbon tax; and his view on the role taxation should play in the promotion of the climate change strategy. [24671/04]

37 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure that agriculture here adapts to the changing conditions resulting from climate change such as heavier rainfall and, in certain areas, increased drought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24541/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2004

37 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her plans to ensure that agriculture here adapts to the changing conditions resulting from climate change such as heavier rainfall and, in certain areas, increased drought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24541/04]

60 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he intends to take to enable the State to comply with its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and to combat climate change in view of the decision not to proceed with the introduction of carbon taxes. [22616/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2004

60 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he intends to take to enable the State to comply with its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol and to combat climate change in view of the decision not to proceed with the introduction of carbon taxes. [22616/04]

Fritz Hollings National Ocean Policy and Leadership Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2004

National Ocean Policy and Leadership Act - Specifies a national ocean policy. Re-establishes (what already exists under Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), administered by the Administrator, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Directs the Administrator to report biennially to Congress on the status and condition of the Nation's ocean and atmospheric environments, including current and foreseeable trends in the quality, management and utilization of such environments and their effects on the social, economic, ecological, and other requirements of the Nation. Establishes in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Ocean Stewardship, which shall coordinate ocean and atmospheric activities among the Federal agencies. Establishes a Presidential Panel of Advisers on Oceans and Climate. Directs the President to submit to Congress recommendations for the transfer of relevant oceanic or atmospheric programs, functions, and associated resources to NOAA from other Federal agencies.

336 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued a guidance note to planning authorities regarding flooding or climate change in order to assist them in the preparation of statutory development plans. [21184/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 July 2004

336 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued a guidance note to planning authorities regarding flooding or climate change in order to assist them in the preparation of statutory development plans. [21184/04]

244 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he received responses from each coastal local authority to his request in July 2002 for their proposals for coastal protection work for the period 2003-06; the budget that has been allocated to such works; the role his Department is taking in organising coastal protection in view of the concerns regarding climate change and rising sea levels (details supplied). [19553/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

244 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he received responses from each coastal local authority to his request in July 2002 for their proposals for coastal protection work for the period 2003-06; the budget that has been allocated to such works; the role his Department is taking in organising coastal protection in view of the concerns regarding climate change and rising sea levels (details supplied). [19553/04]

65 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he received responses from each coastal local authority to his request in July 2002 for their proposals for coastal protection work for the period 2003-06; the budget which has been allocated to such works; and the role his Department is taking in organising coastal protection in view of the concerns about climate change, rising sea levels and Dublin City Council alone estimates they may need €150 million for coastal defence work. [19305/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

65 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he received responses from each coastal local authority to his request in July 2002 for their proposals for coastal protection work for the period 2003-06; the budget which has been allocated to such works; and the role his Department is taking in organising coastal protection in view of the concerns about climate change, rising sea levels and Dublin City Council alone estimates they may need €150 million for coastal defence work. [19305/04]

30 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by a person (details supplied) at the implications for coastal erosion of climate change; when he expects to bring forward the proposed coastal zone management legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 June 2004

30 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by a person (details supplied) at the implications for coastal erosion of climate change; when he expects to bring forward the proposed coastal zone management legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/04]

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits for climate neutral combustion technologies.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2004

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to qualify resources used to produce climate neutral combustion for the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable resources. Defines "climate neutral combustion" as a combustion system for generating electricity which is fueled by biomass or fossil energy carriers, from which the released carbon dioxide is captured or stored, and from which there are no atmospheric emissions of mercury or greenhouse gases nor emissions that form fine particles, smog, or acid rain.

To provide for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to authorize appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2004

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Re-establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce, headed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who will serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (4) Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs; (5) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology; and (6) General Counsel. Places within NOAA: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) operational and service programs to support routine data collection and direct services and products regarding satellite, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information; (3) programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes; and (4) a Science Advisory Board. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 2004 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2005 through 2007 for NOAA for: (1) program support; (2) the National Ocean Service; (3) the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; (4) the National Weather Service; (5) the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service; and (6) the Office of Program Planning and Integration. Coastal Ocean Science Program Act of 2004 - Establishes within NOAA a Coastal Ocean Science Program (replacing the Coastal Ocean Program) that supports Great Lakes, estuarine, and coastal ocean research and assessment through competitive, peer-reviewed research programs. Marine Research Act - Directs the President to coordinate and support a national marine research program. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Marine Research Initiative to coordinate and implement NOAA research and activities related to the program. Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act - Directs the President to establish and maintain an integrated ocean and coastal observing system of marine monitoring, data communication and management, data analysis, and research to provide data and information for rapid and timely detection and prediction of changes occurring in the marine environment that impact the Nation's social, economic, and ecological systems. Abrupt Climate Change Research Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish within NOAA and carry out a scientific research program on abrupt climate change. United States Weather Research Program Act of 2004 - Declares that the United States Weather Research Program's focus shall be on: (1) hurricanes, floods, and heavy precipitation, including both snow and rain; (2) dramatic improvement in weather forecasts; (3) providing attention and resources in areas where progress can be made quickly and where the impact will be the greatest; and (4) making research grants to universities and other research institutions.

36 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the United States authorities in relation to the Kyoto Protocol and climate change. [16451/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

36 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the discussions he has had with the United States authorities in relation to the Kyoto Protocol and climate change. [16451/04]

12 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the progress of the implementation of the national climate change strategy. [16572/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

12 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will report on the progress of the implementation of the national climate change strategy. [16572/04]

6 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department is making financial provision for the measures needed to counteract some of the damaging effects of climate change in view of the fact that Dublin City Council alone estimates a need for €150 million for coastal defence work and that the Chartered Insurance Institute world-wide says that with present trends, losses due to climate change will outstrip global GDP in 60 years. [16809/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 June 2004

6 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department is making financial provision for the measures needed to counteract some of the damaging effects of climate change in view of the fact that Dublin City Council alone estimates a need for €150 million for coastal defence work and that the Chartered Insurance Institute world-wide says that with present trends, losses due to climate change will outstrip global GDP in 60 years. [16809/04]

398 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposal for an international agreement on a contraction and convergence response to climate change has been discussed at a Heads of State level during the Irish European Union Presidency; and if he intends to include the issue in the hand-over portfolio he will pass on to the upcoming Dutch Presidency. [13426/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2004

398 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the proposal for an international agreement on a contraction and convergence response to climate change has been discussed at a Heads of State level during the Irish European Union Presidency; and if he intends to include the issue in the hand-over portfolio he will pass on to the upcoming Dutch Presidency. [13426/04]

192 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has adopted a position on the contraction and convergence model of response to the threat of climate change; the level of debate at a European level on this proposal; and the role the Government has taken in advancing such a debate. [13066/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 May 2004

192 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has adopted a position on the contraction and convergence model of response to the threat of climate change; the level of debate at a European level on this proposal; and the role the Government has taken in advancing such a debate. [13066/04]

798 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the National Climate Change Strategy is expected to be published. [11502/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

798 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the review of the National Climate Change Strategy is expected to be published. [11502/04]

260 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider giving direction to the National Treasury Management Agency to divest the estimated €47 million shareholding in ExxonMobil corporation which is held within the National Pensions Reserve Fund and to reinvest the same money in renewable energy companies; and if the Government shares the concern of environmental groups about the refusal of the ExxonMobil corporation to accept the science of climate change, their failure to invest in new renewable energy technologies or to pay the €7 billion fines for the Exxon Valdez oil disaster which occurred in 1989. [11177/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 April 2004

260 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider giving direction to the National Treasury Management Agency to divest the estimated €47 million shareholding in ExxonMobil corporation which is held within the National Pensions Reserve Fund and to reinvest the same money in renewable energy companies; and if the Government shares the concern of environmental groups about the refusal of the ExxonMobil corporation to accept the science of climate change, their failure to invest in new renewable energy technologies or to pay the €7 billion fines for the Exxon Valdez oil disaster which occurred in 1989. [11177/04]

Climate Stewardship Act of 2004

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2004

Climate Stewardship Act of 2004 - Expands Federal climate change research initiatives by: (1) establishing a graduate fellowship program; (2) creating a grant program for research in identified priority areas; and (3) instituting research programs on potential abrupt climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) related standards, measurement technologies, and processes. Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to: (1) report to Congress on the oceanic and coastal impacts of climate change; and (2) assist certain coastal States in preparing persons to adapt to climate change. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) to establish a National Greenhouse Gas Database consisting of: (1) an inventory of GHG emissions by covered entities (specified entities that emit more than 10,000 metric tons of GHGs per year); and (2) a registry of GHG emission reductions and increased sequestration, applicable to both covered and noncovered entities. Establishes a program for the market-driven reduction of GHGs by covered entities through the use of tradeable emissions allowances. Requires covered entities, beginning in 2010, to submit to the Administrator one tradeable allowance for every metric ton of GHGs emitted. Allows tradeable allowances to be sold, exchanged, purchased, retired, or otherwise used as authorized by this Act. Establishes the Climate Change Credit Corporation (CCCC) to receive, manage, buy, and sell tradeable allowances. Directs the Administrator to make allocations of allowances to covered sectors and entities, and to the CCCC, providing initial allocations for early action and accelerated participation. Imposes civil penalties on covered entities that fail to submit allowances.

85 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the political climate in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4310/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 February 2004

85 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report to Dáil Éireann on the political climate in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4310/04]

826 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the details of the letters of comfort which he is issuing to the workers in Aer Rianta; if he will clarify the legal status of these letters, in the event that the commercial climate for the company does not prove as successful as anticipated by the Minister; if he will outline how the letter of comfort compares with a former agreement made between Aer Rianta and the ITGWU representing catering staff in Aer Rianta which is now a matter of dispute between workers and the company after some workers have been made redundant from the airport restaurant company established under the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/04]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2004

826 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the details of the letters of comfort which he is issuing to the workers in Aer Rianta; if he will clarify the legal status of these letters, in the event that the commercial climate for the company does not prove as successful as anticipated by the Minister; if he will outline how the letter of comfort compares with a former agreement made between Aer Rianta and the ITGWU representing catering staff in Aer Rianta which is now a matter of dispute between workers and the company after some workers have been made redundant from the airport restaurant company established under the agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/04]