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Nature laid waste: The destruction of Africa.
The massive scale of environmental devastation across the continent has been fully revealed for the first time in an atlas compiled by UN geographers.
London Independent.
11 June 2008
Motorcycles and emissions: The surprising facts.
In California, motorcycles and scooters make up 3.6% of registered vehicles and 1% of vehicle miles traveled, but account for 10% of passenger vehicles' smog-forming emissions in the state.
Los Angeles Times.
11 June 2008
World Bank says emerging economies can fund climate fight.
Emerging economies can help fund the fight against climate change through sovereign wealth funds, swollen by oil and other exports receipts, the World Bank's Latin America chief, Pamela Cox, said on Tuesday.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
Minimising the fallouts of climate change.
The impact of climate change is critical in Bangladesh as a large part of the population is chronically exposed and vulnerable to a range of natural hazards.
Dhaka New Nation.
11 June 2008
Drought hits California's already tight water supply.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week declared a drought — the first in nearly 20 years. Now California residents who have been living on a dwindling supply of water are being urged to conserve even more.
Morning Edition.
11 June 2008
Thaw in Arctic ice could spur inland warming, study finds.
If Arctic sea ice starts melting fast, polar bears and ring seals wouldn't be the only creatures to feel it: A new study suggests that it could thaw long-frozen permafrost hundreds of miles inland.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
Climate change threatening world oceans.
The world's oceans are under the constant threat of climate change, with water levels rising resulting in an increase in the acidity of the water.
BuaNews.
11 June 2008
Sea ice melt could thaw permafrost, too.
Scientists tracking a dramatic shrinkage in Arctic sea ice over the past few years have come to a worrisome conclusion: If the trend continues, it could speed up the melting of Arctic permafrost as well.
Science.
11 June 2008
Africa's deforestation twice world rate, says atlas.
Africa is suffering deforestation at twice the world rate and the continent's few glaciers are shrinking fast, according to a U.N. atlas on Tuesday.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
African landmarks at risk from global warming.
Some of Africa's most famous landscapes such as snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and Lake Chad, are at risk of vanishing forever as a result of global warming, a new UN report warned Tuesday.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
Man's destruction of Africa revealed.
Glaciers, lakes and forests have disappeared from Africa at an alarming rate in the past 36 years, satellite photographs have revealed.
London Times.
11 June 2008
Africa most vulnerable to global warming effects, U.N. says.
Africa produces a tiny fraction of the world's greenhouse gases but is particularly vulnerable to the effects of global warming, U.N. environmental experts said Tuesday at a conference of African environment ministers here.
Los Angeles Times.
11 June 2008
Satellite atlas reveals a changing Africa.
A new atlas charts Africa's changing landscape over recent decades, highlighting the effects of humans - both positive and negative.
London Guardian.
11 June 2008
Atlas shows effects of climate change on Africa.
The United Nations environment agency unveiled a new atlas Tuesday that shows what the agency says are the dramatic effects of climate change on Africa.
Associated Press.
11 June 2008
Growing pains: Gardeners experiment with less hardy plants.
Thanks to global warming, less hardy plants once deemed too fragile are surviving and even thriving in new areas.
Madison Capital Times.
11 June 2008
Water's proof.
Ice thickness is just one of the differences in Oneida Lake over the past few decades that scientists say point to a gradually warming global climate.
Syracuse Post-Standard.
11 June 2008
NY to support carbon burial demonstration plant.
The state of New York will grant $6 million for a demonstration coal-burning power plant that would permanently store underground emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
Get your green pants here.
MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka's largest apparel company, says it has the world's first carbon-neutral clothes factory.
Economist.
11 June 2008
Toyota promises plug-in hybrid vehicle by 2010.
Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in Japan, the U.S. and Europe by 2010.
Associated Press.
11 June 2008
How green banking pays you back.
Why pay more to become environmentally responsible? The new movement toward greener banking benefits consumers' finances while reducing their carbon footprints.
US News & World Report.
11 June 2008
Legislating home-grown electricity.
Less than 12 years from now, California home builders could be forced to construct only houses, condominiums and apartments that supply their own power.
San Diego North County Times.
11 June 2008
Nuts may be solution to dirty cattle belches.
The cast offs from snacking on cashews may help fight global warming caused by animals that belch methane.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
A nuclear reaction.
Everywhere you turn, nuclear is being touted as a "green" energy source and a solution to global warming.
Naskusp Arrow Lakes News.
11 June 2008
Learn to conserve.
Retiring WVU-Tech provost Charles Bayless said global warming is the biggest environmental problem facing the world today.
Charleston Gazette.
11 June 2008
German carmakers welcome modified emissions targets.
German automakers could breathe easier Tuesday after Berlin and Paris agreed on a proposal that relaxes carbon dioxide emission targets for cars.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
Strong action urged to curb warming.
The scientific academies of 13 countries on Tuesday urged the world to act more forcefully to limit the threat posed by human-driven global warming.
New York Times.
11 June 2008
Canadians, Americans split on oil sands.
A majority of Canadians and Americans see the oil sands as economically important, but Canadians are more concerned about related environmental problems, a survey has found.
Toronto Globe and Mail.
11 June 2008
Power stations need fuel efficiency standards, argue greens.
New power stations in the UK should be required to comply with a tough greenhouse gas efficiency standard, according to environmental campaigners.
London Guardian.
11 June 2008
Computers and the environment.
The internet could become as ungreen as aviation--the corollary of more computing in the sky is more and bigger data centres on earth.
Economist.
11 June 2008
Capture carbon to avert catastrophic climate change, say world's scientists.
The world must have a clear plan to fit power stations with facilities to capture carbon dioxide within a year to prevent "catastrophic" climate change, the world's leading scientific bodies said yesterday.
London Times.
11 June 2008
Scientists warn G8 of climate peril to food.
Scientists from Group of Eight countries and the five biggest emerging nations urged next month's G8 summit to ratchet up action against global warming.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
Japanese industry pans carbon plan.
Japan's steelmakers went on the offensive yesterday against a new plan by Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda to force industry to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
Bush says global climate pact possible on his watch.
US President George W. Bush said Tuesday that a global climate change deal was possible before he leaves office in January 2009.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
National academies weigh in on climate and health.
Calling some effects from global warming inevitable, the science academies of 13 nations -- including the United States -- issued a joint statement today calling on world leaders to cut greenhouse gas pollution in half by 2050 and speed up technology research that helps foster a "low-carbon society."
ABC News.
11 June 2008
Climate legislation invites contrasting claims.
During the brief debate on the Climate Security Act, supporters and opponents traded contradictory claims.
Gannett News Service.
11 June 2008
Brown fears more job losses for Ohio.
Brown said the bill, as written, needlessly hurts Ohio because it could result in "exporting" emissions rather than eliminating them.
Mansfield News Journal.
11 June 2008
Sebelius outlines wind energy gains, needs.
A recent poll by the Land Institute showed that three out of four Kansans want the state to increase its commitment to wind-powered energy.
Kansas City Star.
11 June 2008
Midland MPs clash over cause of climate change.
The “apocalyptic visions” of environmentalists are not justified by the evidence about global warming, according to a Midland MP.
Birmingham Post.
11 June 2008
Govt 'knew about' climate change in 1984.
The Hawke government knew about the risks of climate change 25 years ago but did little about them, according to Labor heavyweight Barry Jones who was a federal minister at the time.
Australian Associated Press.
11 June 2008
Liberals unsure Dion can sell carbon-tax plan.
Stéphane Dion is delaying the launch of his carbon-tax plan over resistance from some caucus members who fear he will botch the selling of the proposal.
Toronto Globe and Mail.
11 June 2008
UK missing out on carbon capture.
The Government is missing out on an opportunity to make the UK a world leader in tackling climate change, according to a think tank report.
London Telegraph.
11 June 2008
UK bill to set carbon targets clears first hurdle.
The UK government's groundbreaking bill to combat climate change cleared its first hurdle in the House of Commons last night.
Press Association.
11 June 2008
EU welcomes Franco-German deal on car emissions.
The European Commission welcomed on Wednesday a "convergence of views" between France and Germany on EU-wide plans to reduce car emissions, the source of a months-long dispute between the two countries.
Agence France-Presse.
11 June 2008
Midland MPs sceptical over cause of climate change.
The “apocalyptic visions” of environmentalists are not justified by the evidence about global warming, according to a Midland MP.
Birmingham Post.
11 June 2008
WCS urges US to pursue climate change bill.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) urges the US Government to make creation of a comprehensive climate change bill for the United States a top priority
New Delhi Times of India.
11 June 2008
Progress' nuclear plans attract friends, foes.
Speakers from as far as Washington, D.C., came to Wake County on Tuesday to lobby federal officials who will rule on new nuclear reactors at the Shearon Harris site.
Raleigh News & Observer.
11 June 2008
Algenol trains algae to turn carbon into ethanol.
Private U.S. company Algenol plans to make ethanol from a primordial green soup that won't raise food costs compared to other biofuel feedstocks like corn and sugar cane.
Reuters.
11 June 2008
Bike-sharing network takes off.
The public can borrow the white bikes and then return them for others to use around the city.
Portland Press Herald.
11 June 2008
Texas duo patrols ads for abuse of eco-claims.
With the word "green" representing not only a color, but also what many would describe as a global lifestyle shift, Kevin Tuerff and Valerie Davis have become national experts in helping companies and consumers remain true blue to protecting the Earth.
Washington Times.
11 June 2008
Warning over dangers posed by creation of 'artificial life.'
An emerging field of science which is being used to create artificial life is at risk of damaging the ecosystem and being abused by terrorists, according to a new report.
Edinburgh Scotsman.
11 June 2008
Tax hike on oil profits blocked.
Senate Republicans yesterday blocked a proposal to tax the windfall profits of the nation's biggest oil companies and eliminate some tax breaks, rejecting Democratic claims that the measure would help ease consumer anger over $4-a-gallon gasoline.
Washington Post.
11 June 2008
Senate fails to slap new taxes on Big Oil's profits.
Senate Republicans Tuesday blocked a proposal to tax the windfall profits of the nation's biggest oil companies and eliminate some of the firms' tax breaks.
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune.
11 June 2008
Energy initiatives proposed.
Wisconsin's ban on nuclear power plants would be relaxed, in conjunction with plans to dramatically boost the state's reliance on wind turbines and other forms of renewable power between now and 2025.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
11 June 2008
