South Korea on Monday announced plans for a discount scheme to encourage citizens to buy more energy-efficient products.
Consumers who buy such products will receive carbon points that can be used to pay utilities, transport and other bills or to buy other appliances, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy said.
Rising Seas may Demolish Britain's Famous Coastal Landmarks
Scientists have warned that some of Britain's most famous coastal landmarks will be radically changed or even lost because it is no longer possible to hold back rising seas and coastal erosion.
Scientists have warned that some of Britain's most famous coastal landmarks will be radically changed or even lost because it is no longer possible to hold back rising seas and coastal erosion.
"It aims to spread the culture of reducing greenhouse gases and promote a shift in consuming patterns to energy-efficient and less carbon-emitting products," the ministry said in a statement.
It has selected 33 electronics goods, including refrigerators, television sets, washing machines and vacuum cleaners, for an initial list.
Americans Selfishly More Concerned With Local Environment Issues Than Global Warming
Results from a recent survey have indicated that the US public, while aware of the deteriorating global environment, is concerned predominantly with local and national environmental issues.
Results from a recent survey have indicated that the US public, while aware of the deteriorating global environment, is concerned predominantly with local and national environmental issues.
South Korea is a leading producer of greenhouse gases but is not one of the countries obliged by the Kyoto Protocol to make specific cuts in emissions.
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Canadian Provinces Levies Carbon Tax
British Columbia, a Canadian province has announced tax on carbon emissions by individual consumers.
British Columbia, a Canadian province has announced tax on carbon emissions by individual consumers.
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Kangaroos Could Be the Answer to Global Warming, Australian Scientists Believe
Forsake beef and mutton. Opt for kangaroo meat, you will doing a great service to the globe. You will be fighting global warming, says Australian researcher.
Forsake beef and mutton. Opt for kangaroo meat, you will doing a great service to the globe. You will be fighting global warming, says Australian researcher.
