Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Bill Clinton Urges Cities to Curb Methane, Charcoal Burning


Former U.S. President Bill Clinton urged cities and the World Bank to work on restraining methane emissions and the burning of charcoal, saying those steps would buy time in the fight against global warming.

Clinton, speaking in Sao Paulo as World Bank President Robert Zoellick agred to streamline the process cities use to tap aid and expertise from the institution, said curbing methane from landfills and charcoal in home cooking would be cheaper and easier than limiting carbon dioxide from power plants.

See full Article.