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From tap to sewer to tap. Ew?
Parched by a deepening water crisis, the West has launched the world's largest operation to recycle sewage water. But some Orange County residents are finding it hard to swallow and branding it "toilet-to-tap."
Chicago Tribune.
03 March 2008
Coastal towns de-salt water.
With demand for water increasing as the drought and growth continue, some coastal counties are tapping a saltier source: rivers of brackish water that flow underground.
Raleigh News & Observer.
03 March 2008
Going green for Lent.
Religious environmentalism - slowly growing since the 1990s - has exploded along with awareness of human-made climate change.
Boston Globe.
03 March 2008
Climate change a risky topic in Utah's schools.
When Mark Colley learned late last year that his daughter viewed "An Inconvenient Truth" during science class at Midvale Middle School without advance parental notice, and without any rebuttal, he was stunned.
Salt Lake Tribune.
03 March 2008
Shallow water ahead for Panama Canal.
Climate-caused decreases in rainfall may mean the Panama Canal will run out of water... which it needs to fill its locks.
Morning Edition.
03 March 2008
On thin ice in the Arctic.
While the polar bear has become the furry face of climate change in the Arctic, other animals in the region are at even greater risk.
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
03 March 2008
Sydney flood risk puts Melbourne on top.
For those trying to work out where to base themselves to avoid rising sea levels caused by global warming, the smart money is on Melbourne.
Australian Associated Press.
03 March 2008
More migratory birds flocking to northern Alabama.
Something is powerfully affecting the birds wintering in northern Alabama, increasing the numbers of many, bringing new species and causing others to dwindle.
Birmingham News.
03 March 2008
Less rainfalls predicted for most of Africa.
The greater horn of Africa is set to receive depressed rainfall over most of the region, says the director of the Centre for Climate Predictions and Applications, Professor Laban Ogallo.
BuaNews.
03 March 2008
Scientists identify conservation’s future battlegrounds.
Scientists have developed a series of global maps that show where projected habitat loss and climate change are expected to drive the need for future reserves to prevent biodiversity loss.
Indo-Asian News Service.
03 March 2008
Global warming threatens more than just coral.
Rising sea levels from global warming will threaten the livelihoods and homes of more than 200,000 people who live on coral atolls in coming generations, the PACNEWS reported on Monday.
Xinhua News Agency.
03 March 2008
Real-life trial of CO2 capture.
A Wisconsin utility fired up an ammonia-based pilot project this week to capture and remove carbon dioxide from an operating coal-fueled power plant. If successful, the technology could be added to all coal or natural gas power plants to capture CO2 and potentially eliminate fossil-fuel-fired electric utilities as sources of this greenhouse gas.
Chemical & Engineering News.
03 March 2008
Biodiesel fuels show variation in strength.
In the transportation world, it is one of the trendiest ways to fight global warming: Stir a little vegetable oil into your fuel.
Boston Globe.
03 March 2008
Making your office enviro-friendly.
Climate change and global warming may be pretty overwhelming concepts, but you can begin to help save the planet by starting in your own office.
East London Daily Dispatch.
03 March 2008
At CeBIT tech show, a green undercurrent.
Amid the sharp displays and booths offering up the latest gadgets and gizmos at the annual CeBIT trade and technology fair, the key undercurrent is the greening of the industry.
Associated Press.
03 March 2008
U.N. urges EU to aid developing nations on climate.
The European Union should speedily work out ways to help developing nations fight global warming to avert a "Catch 22" impasse that could brake action worldwide, the U.N.'s top climate change official said on Monday.
Reuters.
03 March 2008
Evergreen takes steps to become carbon neutral.
With the spring gardening season just around the corner, some new improvements are in the works at the Organic Farm at The Evergreen State College to further reduce the school's carbon footprint.
Olympia Olympian.
03 March 2008
King of soya: environmental vandal or saviour of the world's poor?
Vast plantations of soya are a source of cheap food - but also contribute to deforestation and climate change.
London Guardian.
03 March 2008
Lunar eclipse may shed light on climate change.
Last month's lunar eclipse not only treated skygazers to a ruddy view of the moon--it revealed that earth's atmosphere contains little light-blocking volcanic dust, which some researchers say could be contributing to global warming.
New Scientist.
03 March 2008
Carbon warning over ethanol.
Turning new land into cassava plantations could incur carbon debts and make Fiji a global warming culprit, says an academic.
Fiji Times.
03 March 2008
Climate change poses 'security risk.'
Climate change poses "serious security risks" and fighting it should be part of "preventive security policy," according to the European Union’s top diplomats.
Financial Times.
03 March 2008
Lawmakers hope that market forces can beat pollution.
Soon, the greenhouse gases that big companies produce may be priced, sold and traded just like shares of stock, creating a whole new industry in the United States that could dramatically affect the national economy.
Cox News Service.
03 March 2008
Alberta's Tories bogged down in the oilsands.
Alberta's government, its oil industry and its 3.2m residents are struggling to adjust to the oilsands boom.
Financial Times.
03 March 2008
Banks say in talks to shape US climate policy
US banks, industry and decision makers are holding open talks about the shape of future climate regulations in the United States, likely to have far-reaching impact on the economy, bankers say.
Reuters.
03 March 2008
Presidential race ignoring climate - Gore.
Former US vice president and renowned climate change fighter Al Gore says that the global warming crisis is getting short shrift in this year's presidential race.
Agence France-Presse.
03 March 2008
Climate on Prince’s agenda.
Prince Charles’ passion for the environment could well dominate his visit to this country this week, as he is carded to discuss climate change, eco-friendly business practices and coral reef preservation as he meets with politicians, businessmen and environmentalists here at the start of his whirlwind Caribbean tour.
Port of Spain Newsday.
03 March 2008
Japan may invest $1.93 bn in climate fund - report.
Japan is planning to invest up to $1.93 billion in an international fund aimed at encouraging the use of renewable energy technology in developing countries, the Nikkei financial daily said on Sunday.
Reuters.
03 March 2008
Japan to push ratio goals for energy-saving equipment.
Japan will propose to other countries that numerical goals be set for the introduction of energy-saving equipment in each of their industrial sectors as a ratio to overall production equipment.
Japan Times.
03 March 2008
Global warming pioneer's job threatened.
Tim Sparks has led the way in demonstrating that the plants and animals were already responding to global warming, before people were even aware of the problem.
London Independent.
03 March 2008
What makes a refinery green?
The Dallas-based company looking to build a $10 billion oil refinery in southeastern South Dakota has billed it as a "green refinery," but there's little consensus on what that means.
Associated Press.
03 March 2008
Doing the greenwash.
If buying Earth-friendly products gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling, consider this: An astounding 99.9 per cent of so-called green products make false, misleading or unsubstantiated claims, according to a study last year by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing.
CanWest News.
03 March 2008
South Asia to face absolute food crisis in days to come.
Painting a gloomy picture of environmental degradation across the globe, Dr Atiq Rahman, winner of the Champions of Earth Award 2008, yesterday urged the world leaders to make the planet a fairer and better place to live in by establishing social justice.
Dhaka Daily Star.
03 March 2008
Power changes hands.
Port Augusta sits on the apex of South Australia's iron triangle. At its tip is the oldest dinosaur in the nation's fleet of ageing coal-fired power stations. Commissioned in 1960 when Kevin Rudd was a three-year-old in short pants, Thomas Playford B sits patiently on Port Augusta's tip, waiting for its imminent extinction.
Sydney Australian.
03 March 2008
Middletown takes green vow and looks for savings.
Municipal budgets have little latitude, but conserving energy will cut costs, according to Middletown Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger.
Asbury Park Press.
03 March 2008
Teens go green with gizmos.
Students in Natomas Charter School's new environmental program organized the e-waste drive to raise awareness of environmental issues on campus.
Sacramento Bee.
03 March 2008
Smoky issue puts Democrats on different sides.
Clean-air issues dominated the discussion at Saturday's legislative crackerbarrel, but it did little to clear the air between the area's House and Senate members.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
03 March 2008
Mercantilism and the green energy debate.
Governor Deval Patrick and his fellow New England governors have clear and ambitious environmental agendas.
Boston Globe.
03 March 2008
Caribbean countries should be compensated for global warming.
The Caribbean is a victim of climate change caused by larger countries and yet no attempt is made to compensate the area for the damage being done to it by the profligate emissions of harmful gases by larger countries.
Antigua Sun.
03 March 2008
