More importantly, a successful voluntary carbon market moves green low carbon economic activity into the free market domain, rather than the mandatory one we currently find ourselves in.

FORBES: BY DENNIS POSADAS

They must kick-start global trade and resist protectionism, he said, and lastly, they must make sure that economic recovery is low-carbon and sustainable so as to protect the environment.

CNN: Obama packs busy schedule into day before G-20 summit

We believe that the Greater Mekong region has the potential to become a world leader by pursuing an innovative, low carbon, green development pathway that will foster economic growth and create opportunities for its people, while conserving the natural environment.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Labour's environment spokeswoman Sarah Boyack's amendment, which called on the government to use its powers to support the development of low-carbon technologies to underpin Scotland's recovery from economic recession, was unanimously agreed.

BBC: Decision time

The move to a low-carbon economy is the most significant addition to the Scottish government's economic strategy.

BBC: Low carbon economy debate part 2

The price of carbon hit a record low in Europe on Monday as the over-supply of emissions permits during the global economic downturn continued to undermine the carbon market.

BBC: Chimneys at coal-fired power station

The peaking of global and national emissions should take place as soon as possible, recognizing that the timeframe for peaking will be longer in developing countries, bearing in mind that social and economic development and poverty eradication are the first and overriding priorities in developing countries and that low-carbon development is indispensible to sustainable development.

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