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World on course to run out of water, warns Ban Ki-moon
Freshwater supply and water quality under pressure, warns UN secretary general on International Day of Biological Diversity		Guardian
 
New EU climate policy unlikely before 2015: Poland
The European Union is unlikely to hammer out its new policy on global warming ahead of a global climate deal that could be clinched in 2015, Poland's environment minister said Wednesday.		AFP
 
Saudi Arabia sees win-win in solar energy boom
A slide in solar power costs and a surge in oil prices over the last few years has made solar power a win-win strategy for Saudi Arabia: saving billions of dollars of crude for export while making electricity at less than half the cost.		Reuters
 
EU summit set to turn climate agenda upside down
Europe’s plan to decarbonise its economy by 2050 could be turned on its head at a summit today (22 May) if EU heads of state and government sign off on measures prioritising industrial competitiveness over climate change in draft conclusions seen by EurActiv.
EurActiv
 
Merkel protege struggles with Germany's green revolution
Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed him for his charm and political skill as marshal of her vision of a 'green revolution' in Europe's biggest power market. A year on, Peter Altmaier finds himself spurned by many environmentalists, disdained by industry and viewed cooly by a public wary of the costs.		Reuters
 
Eight utilities call on EU leaders to revitalize energy policy
The CEOs of eight key European energy companies have released a joint statement underlining the seriousness of the current challenges facing the region's energy sector and proposing appropriate policy action, ahead of a European Council summit Wednesday that is set to focus on energy.		Platts
 
Fiji to review disaster policy and plan
Fiji’s outdated Disaster Management policy and plan are currently under review with a view to incorporate disaster risk reduction and climate change into a new national plan.		Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
 
 
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