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A consortium of 12 of Europe's largest blue chip firms yesterday formally signed up to the world's most ambitious solar energy project, agreeing to draw up detailed plans that could see energy from giant solar thermal power plants in North Africa meet up to 15 per cent of Europe's energy needs.

The Prime Minister said the economies of the developing nations need help as they adapt to the changing global climate

The government has announced what it describes as radical plans to cut our emissions.

Dear EarthTalk: To what extent does human population growth impact global warming, and what can be done about it? -- Larry LeDoux, Honolulu, HI. No doubt human population growth is a major contributor to global warming, given that humans use fossil fuels to power their increasingly mechanized lifestyles. More people means more demand for oil, gas, coal and other fuels mined or drilled from below the Earth's surface that, when burned, spew enough carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere to trap warm air inside like a greenhouse.

A question as to how and when you can complain about your boss always remains embarrassing. The reason is that unwarranted complaints can jeopardize working environment and career. However, there are situations when actions of a supervisor should be confronted.