Tag: Poland
Migrants left out in cold as UK economy weakens
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As the UK economy dives deeper into recession, going down with it are the jobs of migrant workers from Eastern Europe.[MORE]
Ukraine warns EU of gas supply problem
Ukraine has warned that there could be serious problems with gas supplies for European Union countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon. [MORE]
Russia accuses Ukraine of stealing gas
Russia has accused Ukraine of stealing gas destined for the rest of Europe as it passes through Ukraine. [MORE]
Oxfam disappointed by climate change funds outcome
International aid agency Oxfam says it is disappointed that developed countries have blocked a deal to help fund the adaptation of poorer countries affected by climate change.[MORE]
UN climate talks progress on fund for poor nations
A UN conference has made progress towards agreeing on a fund to help poor nations cope with the impacts of climate change, at the end of a two-week meeting overshadowed by fears about economic recession.[MORE]
UN chief invokes 'New Deal' on climate action
United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has called on the United States and Europe to lead the way in avoiding a climate catastrophe.[MORE]
Two-tiered emissions strategy likely
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Australia appears set to adopt a two-tiered strategy on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.[MORE]
Govt 'hindering' Poland climate change talks: Greens
The Greens say the Federal Government is hindering international climate change talks in Poland and should not have taken part.[MORE]
EU Commissioner confident of climate package agreement
The European Union's Environment Commissioner says he is confident the EU will agree on a climate package at a summit this week.[MORE]
Poland talks won't produce concrete targets: Wong
Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has rejected suggestions that Australian officials are trying to water down the agreement set to come out of global climate change talks in Poland this week.[MORE]
China calls on France to mend ties amid Dalai Lama row
China has said that it is entirely up to France to repair relations between the two countries after French President Nicolas Sarkozy met the Dalai Lama at the weekend.[MORE]
Fed Govt urged to show leadership on climate change
Climate change expert Tim Flannery says Australia needs to lead the world in carbon reduction policies.[MORE]
It's the climate, stupid
While an emission reduction target of 5 to 15 per cent may be politically "realistic" and economically convenient today, it will result in a significantly changed climate with substantial economic, environmental and societal consequences in the future.[MORE]
Wong defends against China emissions attack
Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says the Government is committed to leading the way at climate talks in Poland this week. [MORE]
No emission targets expected from Poland talks: Wong
Penny Wong says people shouldn't expect concrete greenhouse gas reduction goals to come from a meeting in Poland.[MORE]
Sarkozy fails to break EU climate change deadlock
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has failed to persuade eastern European leaders to sign up to the EU's climate change plans during talks in Poland.[MORE]
US tests anti-missile system
The Pentagon says it has successfully intercepted a long-range missile target in a simulated attack to test the missile defence system it wants to expand in Eastern Europe.[MORE]
Rann to plug SA's energy initiatives in Europe
Premier Mike Rann is heading to Europe today to talk climate change and meet the owner of the Port Pirie lead and zinc smelter.[MORE]
Environmentalists slam Wong's forestry stance
Environment groups say the Federal Government is taking a hypocritical position on forestry at a climate conference in Poland.[MORE]
Wong defends emissions target delay
The Government has defended its decision to delay a 2020 emissions cuts target until after global climate talks in Poland.[MORE]
Greens lash emissions target 'cop-out'
Greens leader Bob Brown lambasts Penny Wong over climate change target 'shemozzle'.[MORE]
Wong backflips on emissions target announcement
The Federal Government has gone back on an earlier plan to announce an emissions target at Polish climate talks.[MORE]
Aust delegation heads to Poland for climate talks
Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says an Australia delegation will arrive in Poland this weekend to begin work on a new global climate deal.[MORE]
Man busted smuggling menagerie into Poland
Polish border guards said they had foiled an attempt to smuggle kangaroos, miniature ponies and 11 pheasants in a passenger bus across Poland's border with Ukraine.[MORE]
Polish WWII leader laid to rest for third time
Poland's World War II leader has been laid to rest for the third time after being exhumed for an autopsy amid rumours that his 1943 air-crash death was the result of Soviet foul play.[MORE]
