EU Planning to Charge Airlines for Carbon Emissions

Carriers flying in and out of EU will be required to keep track of the fuel they burn and pay up for any emissions that are over the cap set by the EU.

Germany’s Anti-Nuclear Shift

Germany recently decided to phase out its nuclear power within ten years.

Zero emissions race

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You need a pretty big battery to drive an electric car for hundreds of miles a day. That’s what participants in the ‘Zero Emissions Race’ did. The race began last August and ended today in a Swiss city that we want you to name… Download MP3

Underwater cabinet meeting

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The government of this Asian country is to hold a cabinet meeting underwater to highlight the threat of global warming. President Nasheed and his cabinet will sign a document during a dive this weekend, calling for global cuts in carbon emissions. The low-lying island nation says it faces being wiped out if oceans rise. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story. Download MP3

• BBC coverage
• President Nasheed’s office

US-China cooperation on global warming

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke are in China. They’re meeting with their Chinese counterparts to discuss combating global warming. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports. Listen

China, global warming savior or sinner? Join the World Science Forum discussion

Entire Program – July 8, 2009

Today on The World: Leaders at the G8 summit agree on targets for reducing greenhouse gases, moondust becomes a medium for a former Apollo astronaut turned artist, and a view of President Obama’s Moscow visit, courtesy of Russian TV. Listen

G8 summit gets under way

The World’s Jason Margolis reports on how the changing nature of the G8. The annual summit of the group of eight leading industrialized powers got under way today in L’Aquila, Italy.
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G8 on greenhouse gases

Leaders at the G8 summit in L’Aquila, Italy have issued a joint statement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets details from Alden Meyer of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who’s been following the talks.
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Rethinking biofuels in Europe

Biofuels have been touted as the best hope for reducing reliance on fossil fuels and limiting greenhouse gases. Now many scientists are raising doubts about that. Reporter Kathleen Schalch examines the debate in Europe over the costs and benefits of biofuels.
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Solar Panels good business in Germany

Germany’s commitment to cutting greenhouse gases is also paying benefits in economic development. Correspondent Kathleen Schalch reports from eastern Germany, where solar panels are big business. Listen