Sunday, June 17, 2007

BHP commits $360m to climate change plan

June 18, 2007
SMH

BHP Billiton is committing $US300 million ($360 million) over the next five years to support emissions technology development.

The world's biggest miner today released a revised climate change policy, stating it believed accelerated action was required to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
.
"BHP Billiton has recognised that our company, as well as society generally, must make real behavioural changes and accelerate technological progress if we are to achieve a meaningful reduction in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions,'' chief executive Chip Goodyear said.

More here
.
** If you enjoyed this post please also check out:
.
Some interesting podcasts on climate change
.
Communicating Climate Change
.
Splitting: 'jobs' versus 'the environment
.
.
Climate Change Game
.
COMMENTS ALWAYS WELCOME !!
.
So please, tell us what you think.

No comments: