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Rising sales of bottled water trigger strong reaction from U.S. conservationists.
Worldwide, water bottlers sold 47 billion gallons in 2006, up from 43 billion gallons in 2005. Campaigners cite multiple environmental and social concerns.
International Herald Tribune.
23 March 2008
Krill fishing threatens the Antarctic.
The Antarctic, one of the planet's last unspoilt ecosystems, is under threat from mankind's insatiable appetite for harvesting the seas.
London Observer.
23 March 2008
Is this the greenest city in the world?.
Eco housing, car-free streets and socially conscious neighbours have made the German city of Freiburg a shining example of sustainability. But it has its fair share of dirty linen.
London Observer.
23 March 2008
Environmentalists give up carbon for Lent.
Instead of giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent, this year some Christians are trying to reduce their "carbon footprint."
All Things Considered.
23 March 2008
The rise of British sea power.
A barge towing an inverted windmill to the mouth of Strangford Lough will launch a new programme to create sustainable energy.
London Independent.
23 March 2008
How the myth of food miles hurts the planet.
Ethical shopping just got more complicated. The idea that only local produce is good is under attack. There is growing evidence to suggest that some air-freighted food is greener than food produced in the UK.
London Observer.
23 March 2008
Global warming scientists eagerly await first Nenana ice cracks.
It may not be the world’s most exciting spectator sport, but watching the ice melt in Alaska has become an unmissable rite of spring for two very different but related groups — gamblers and climatologists.
London Times.
23 March 2008
Dangerous weather up 21%.
Russia endured 21% more dangerous weather events in 2007 as 2005, and 13% above 2006, according to Itar-Tass, the Russian news agency. The deputy chief of the national weather watching agency attributed it to one thing: Climate change.
The Daily Green.
23 March 2008
Climate changing for pollution pacts.
As presidential candidates voice support for fighting global warming with futures contracts, leading exchanges push to take market share from rivals.
Chicago Tribune.
23 March 2008
Australia faces higher power prices on emissions plan.
Australia faces a ``significant'' rise in electricity prices because of the introduction of emissions trading which will place a price on carbon, a government adviser said.
Bloomberg News.
23 March 2008
Getting cities to go greener.
Crazy weather patterns, economic instability and increased reliance on foreign oil: It’s a predicament facing all American cities.
Boston Herald.
23 March 2008
Colleges prepared to handle the short-term costs of "green" initiatives.
In a time of increasing concern over global warming and sustainability, universities have taken wide-ranging steps to be more environmentally friendly, including trying to reduce their own energy consumption and educating students in the fields of solar and wind energy.
Davenport Quad-City Times.
23 March 2008
Communities tackle disposal of bulbs.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, each energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs carries a small amount of mercury in its glass tubing — an average of 5 milligrams, or the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Hampton Roads Daily Press.
23 March 2008
Lights out -- for an hour to save energy.
With most experts agreeing that increased production of greenhouse gases is accelerating climate change, the folks at the World Wildlife Fund have established Earth Hour to encourage conservation.
Chicago Daily Herald.
23 March 2008
'Green' cars boost Thai auto industry.
Incentives from the Thai government to encourage automakers to produce fuel-efficient "eco-cars" have yielded a raft of major investments and started to change how Thais drive, experts say.
Agence France-Presse.
23 March 2008
Eastern Iowa Community College signs climate commitment.
By signing onto the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, Chancellor Patricia Keir pledged the Eastern Iowa Community College District to undertake specified tasks to eliminate their campus’ greenhouse gas emissions over time and ultimately to achieve climate neutrality.
Davenport Quad-City Times.
23 March 2008
Sebelius still proposing one plant to utility's skeptical backers.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius continues to offer a deal to allow one of two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas as a way to resolve a dispute over energy legislation.
Associated Press.
23 March 2008
Climate change 'is accelerating'.
The growth of developing economies in Africa, Asia and South America has accelerated global warming far beyond official predictions.
London Observer.
23 March 2008
Air support for Africa’s organic farms.
Two of Britain’s biggest airlines are joining forces with African farmers to fight environmental restrictions on food transported by air.
London Times.
23 March 2008
Save now . . . pay a lot more later.
Few developers choose the most efficient appliances when building new homes and condos, instead letting the ultimate owners pay higher energy costs.
Toronto Star.
23 March 2008
McCain sticks to climate-change stance.
Sen. John McCain has made it clear that his platform will include combating global warming, although the details are a bit vague.
McClatchy Newspapers.
23 March 2008
Schweitzer backs national car rules.
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said last week that Montana can't set its own fuel efficiency and emissions standards as suggested in a global-warming report because the state has too little buying power.
Associated Press.
23 March 2008
Livingstone fury at green plans veto.
Ken Livingstone accuses civil servants today of blocking his plans to make London greener.
London Observer.
23 March 2008
Sanders delivers global warming address to Vermont conference.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, said Saturday the United States has the technology available to help reverse global warming but lacks the political resolve to make it happen.
Burlington Free Press.
23 March 2008
Kansas governor stands tall against coal.
Kathleen Sebelius, the Democratic governor of Kansas, took her latest hard-line stand against coal, in a move that could send some waves through the presidential race.
The Daily Green.
23 March 2008
Tim Henman's parents rally against 'eco-town'.
The projects are intended to be carbon-neutral showpieces but are becoming bogged down in local protests.
London Times.
23 March 2008
'Adaptation strategy’ vital says Gormley.
The environment minister is to brief local councils on strategies to deal with predicted rising sea levels, flood risk and water shortages.
Dublin Sunday Business Post.
23 March 2008
Ex-Memphian makes deposits in a remote vault toward the future of crop diversity.
As executive director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust, Fowler leads an organization dedicated to collecting samples of every variety of crop plant in the world and to preserving them in the interest of food security.
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
23 March 2008
