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This study by the Wuppertal Institute, was commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment.
Three conclusions will be of interest to policymakers:
* the technology is not expected to become available on a large scale before 2025
* if renewable energies and combined heat and power are expanded further and energy productivity is enhanced, there is likely to be only a limited demand for CCS power plants

Interesting but still not quite there.
In the face of a looming environmental and demographic crisis, weak companies will go to the wall. Only those that address the needs of a rapidly changing world will prosper.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Task Force on Sustainable Lifestyles have recently published its overall findings from a 4-year project to explore ways to engage, exemplify, enable and encourage people, civil society organizations and governments to further sustainability in people's everyday lives.
http://www.unep.fr/scp/marrakech/taskforces/pdf/SLT%20Report.pdf

Two interesting stories from the Observer August 22nd
Secret talks reveal official concerns over future oil supply crisis
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/aug/22/peak-oil-department-energ...
Resource Wars: the global crisis behind BHP's bid for Potash
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/aug/22/bhp-billiton-potash-corp-...

Chatham House Report June 2010

New book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M Conway
A book which gives more depth on the 'oterie of rightwing scientists hell-bent on destroying the cause of environmentalism'
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/aug/08/merchants-of-doubt-oreskes-c...

Scientists from two leading climate research centres publish 'best evidence yet' of rising long-term global temperatures
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jul/28/global-temperatures-20...

This report presents the findings of efforts made to explore what drives people to conserve nature, and to critically evaluate today’s biodiversity messages to see whether they align with the emotions of the people they are aimed at. These findings have been combined with the principles of branding to distil a complex scientific concept into a set of values and promises that appeal to the masses.

People could make better decisions and tackle unwanted habits like binge-drinking, smoking and over-eating by understanding the way their brains, behaviours and environments interact, according to a new report published by the RSA. This report represents the second stage of the RSA’s Social Brain project.

Abstract: This paper presents results of a study that examined the perceptions and preferences of identified ―responsible, sustainable consumers‖ with respect to functional products. The study is part of a larger research program that looks at material cultures and product design in relation to sustainable production and consumption.