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Wiki technology enables people to develop knowledge sharing system. If it managed properly, wiki technology could develop a credible sources that always check and recheck by relevant experts from any institution with different perspectives.

I note that the power of  wiki is the openness, it availability for people to share and confirm with others. However, it also addresses variance of data sources.  Someone could become contributor if he has sources, experiences or authority.  So called organization and university are important sources in a high level science issue such climate change.

I see ClimateLab has critical position amidst the growing issue of climate change.

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In fighting of global economic recession, a greening of fiscal stimulus packages should be considered.  I think this is an important massage for the leaders of most powerful economic gathering in The London Summit 2009.

I notice recent policy brief of UNEP  called Global Green New Deal (GGND). The proposal says that fiscal stimulus should prioritize energy efficient buildings and investments in sustainable transport and renewable energy. In the meantime, developing countries should prioritize investment in agricultural productivity measures, freshwater management, and sanitation, as these have demonstrable and exceptional social returns.

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Green jobs become more popular in the next years? A report of UNEP says that green jobs become something of an emblem of a more sustainable economy and society.  The report refers green jobs  as work in agriculture, industry, services and administration that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment.

I remember that such report was noted by NY Times as over-hyped the potential to create good jobs from industries like wind and solar power.  These argument may relevant in developed countries such Europe and US in the normal economic situation.  The problem is our economy and society are facing recession.

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