The Carbon Capture Report (http://www.carboncapturereport.org/) Climate Change Daily Report (08/02/2009)Brown wants to write about Gandhi39s contribution to world - Economic Times<A HREF="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/ET-Cetera/Brown-wants-to-write-about-Gandhis-contribution-to-world/articleshow/4847617.cms">http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News-By-Industry/ET-Cetera/Brown-wants-to-write-about-Gandhis-contribution-to-world/articleshow/4847617.cms</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown wants to write about Gandhi39s contribution to world - The Hindu<A HREF="http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908021021.htm">http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908021021.htm</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTHEIR OPINION: Peterson errs, as do Republicans - Grand Forks Herald<A HREF="http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/128414/">http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/128414/</A> ... conservatives. While he may vote for liberal Rep. Nancy Pelosi for speaker, hes voted against the liberal ship many times, including against the Obama economic stimulus bill. He voted for the climate change bill only after he successfully amended it to farmers benefit. And he crafted a farm bill that otherwise would have given into nonfarm interests and seen even more money flowing to nut ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown wants to write about Gandhi39s contribution to world - Hindu<A HREF="http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908021021.htm">http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908021021.htm</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown wants to write about Gandhi - Economic Times<A HREF="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET-Cetera/Brown-wants-to-write-about-Gandhi/articleshow/4847617.cms">http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET-Cetera/Brown-wants-to-write-about-Gandhi/articleshow/4847617.cms</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPolitical notebook: Blogger proclaims Franken a star - Duluth News Tribune<A HREF="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/126783/">http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/126783/</A> ... being a polar bear in Miami," Pawlenty said as he opened his San Diego speech Thursday. The jokes got a more partisan as Pawlenty moved on: "Apparently President Obama is making great progress on climate change. He is changing the political climate of this country toward Republicans." Earlier in the week, the potential presidential candidate took another step on the national stage when the Re ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNASA39s identity crisis? - Florida Today<A HREF="http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090802/NEWS02/908020315/1006/NEWS01/NASAsidentitycrisis">http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090802/NEWS02/908020315/1006/NEWS01/NASAsidentitycrisis</A> ... in and say, Youre going to be working on the next Mars rover. . . . Youre working on the next Hubble, " he said. "On the robotic side, Youre working on a spacecraft that will help with the climate change issue. " The difficult part, he said, will be keeping those employees at the agency long enough to take advantage of their brilliance. Dewhurst suggested that NASA may want to draw ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIron isotopes as a tool in oceanography - The Hindu<A HREF="http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908021023.htm">http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908021023.htm</A> ... dioxide down from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. A proportion of the carbon is exported to the deep ocean, making the oceans a major carbon dioxide sink, without which global warming would rapidly accelerate. The natural supply of iron to such High Nutrient Low Chlorophyll HNLC regions is therefore, albeit indirectly, an important determinant of climate. The im ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBusiness Briefs for Aug. 2, 2009 - 2TheAdvocate<A HREF="http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/business/52213792.html">http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/business/52213792.html</A> ... study these systems. The NSF funding will support the research of two undergraduate students and one graduate student for three years. Impact Web site Entergy Corp. and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change have launched a new Web site mdashhttp://www.entergy.com/makeanimpact mdash that is designed to help visitors take action to reduce their carbon footprints. The Make an Impact Web ... 1relativeToGround-81.9748,33.471,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndependents are taking a second look - Daily Comet<A HREF="http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20090802/ARTICLES/908019941/1214?Title=Independents-are-taking-a-second-look">http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20090802/ARTICLES/908019941/1214?Title=Independents-are-taking-a-second-look</A> ... of a stimulus package totaling almost 800 billion. But they have seen few positive results from that huge amount of government spending. Voters have also seen the House pass a thousand-page energy/climate change bill that will expand the governments role in the economy and pit winners against losers in various states and industries. And now Congress is debating perhaps the largest and most expe ... 1relativeToGround-90.8229,29.7958,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBritish PM Gordon Brown to write book on Gandhi - Times of India<A HREF="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/World/UK/British-PM-Gordon-Brown-to-write-book-on-Gandhi/articleshow/4847629.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/World/UK/British-PM-Gordon-Brown-to-write-book-on-Gandhi/articleshow/4847629.cms</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZElectric power industry buzzing over 39smart grid39 technology - Columbia Missourian<A HREF="http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/08/02/smart-grid--buzz-electric-power-industry/">http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/08/02/smart-grid--buzz-electric-power-industry/</A> ... power industry, at the White House and among members of Congress. President Barack Obama says its essential to boost development of wind and solar power, get people to use less energy and to tackle climate change. What smart grid visionaries see coming are home thermostats and appliances that adjust automatically depending on the cost of power a world where a water heater may get juice from a ... 1relativeToGround-77.3861,38.9696,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZVIEWPOINT: Dorgan should take new look at cap and trade - Grand Forks Herald<A HREF="http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/128406/">http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/128406/</A> ... Published August 02 2009 VIEWPOINT: Dorgan should take new look at cap and trade Comprehensive clean energy and climate change legislation is of utmost importance to the future of our states sportsmen and farmers. We commend Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., for supporting a cap on greenhouse gas emissions "Dorgan: Reduce CO2, yes cap and trade, no," Page A4, July 17. By: Robert Carlson and Jason Sc ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIron isotopes as a tool in oceanography - Hindu<A HREF="http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908021023.htm">http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200908021023.htm</A> ... dioxide down from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. A proportion of the carbon is exported to the deep ocean, making the oceans a major carbon dioxide sink, without which global warming would rapidly accelerate. The natural supply of iron to such High Nutrient Low Chlorophyll HNLC regions is therefore, albeit indirectly, an important determinant of climate. The im ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown wants to write about Gandhi39s contribution to world - Deccan Herald<A HREF="http://www.deccanherald.com/content/17357/brown-wants-write-gandhis-contribution.html">http://www.deccanherald.com/content/17357/brown-wants-write-gandhis-contribution.html</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround77.5833,12.9833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThere39s a new era in uranium mining, ERA chief - Trading Room<A HREF="http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewbreakingnewsarticle.ac?page=/data/newsresearch/published/2009/8/214/catf0908021547008435.html">http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewbreakingnewsarticle.ac?page=/data/newsresearch/published/2009/8/214/catf0908021547008435.html</A> ... in the prior corresponding period. Mr Atkinson said the industry wasnt getting as much political opposition to uranium mining as it did in the past. "I think as public awareness not only about greenhouse gas but also about the nuclear industry comes to a head and also the relative acceptance of nuclear in many of the other countries around the globe such as the UK, Japan, US, France etc," h ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFiji likely to dominate Pacific leaders summit - Radio Australia News<A HREF="http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200908/2643478.htm?desktop">http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/200908/2643478.htm?desktop</A> ... by the countrys military leader, Frank Bainimarama, to hold elections by March this year to restore democracy. Also on the agenda will be the global recession, a new regional trade deal and climate change. Low-lying atoll nations such as Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands are among the worlds most vulnerable to rising sea levels and changing weather patterns. International aid ag ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZERA hails new era in uranium mining - Trading Room<A HREF="http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewarticle.ac?articleId=660559">http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewarticle.ac?articleId=660559</A> ... in the prior corresponding period. Mr Atkinson said the industry wasnt getting as much political opposition to uranium mining as it did in the past. "I think as public awareness not only about greenhouse gas but also about the nuclear industry comes to a head and also the relative acceptance of nuclear in many of the other countries around the globe such as the UK, Japan, US, France etc," h ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGordon Brown wants to write about Gandhis contribution to world<A HREF="http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-Worldid=3de704bd-facc-4d14-9f54-caff11d46a1eHeadline=BrownwantstowriteaboutGandhiscontributiontoworld">http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-Worldid=3de704bd-facc-4d14-9f54-caff11d46a1eHeadline=BrownwantstowriteaboutGandhiscontributiontoworld</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround77.2,28.6,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBottom-line benefits of marketing committed eco-tourism to be drawcard at METMS 2009<A HREF="http://www.ameinfo.com/205377.html">http://www.ameinfo.com/205377.html</A> ... strong stance on responsible and proactive measure to ensure sustainable eco-tourism structures and initiatives, Lipman has written and lectured around the world on tourism strategy, sustainability, climate change and airline liberalization. The Middle East Tourism Marketing Summit will take place on 5 November 2009 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai. The event will host the travel and tourism in ... 1relativeToGround55.28,25.2522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert becoming green due to climate change - Smash Hits<A HREF="http://news.smashits.com/413024/Sahara-desert-becoming-green-due-to-climate-change.htm">http://news.smashits.com/413024/Sahara-desert-becoming-green-due-to-climate-change.htm</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to a report in National Geographic News, if sustained, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming them for farming communities. This desert-shrinking tr ... 1relativeToGround-91.9627,41.0086,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5000 miles for climate change - Smash Hits<A HREF="http://news.smashits.com/413026/American-cyclist-pedals-more-than-5-000-miles-for-climate-change.htm">http://news.smashits.com/413026/American-cyclist-pedals-more-than-5-000-miles-for-climate-change.htm</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has traveled extensively and backpacked all seven continents. His epic journey began in May in Boston, and he plans to ... 1relativeToGround-91.9627,41.0086,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRecession Erodes Support for Environment<A HREF="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/viewarticle.html?articleid=0b5609213f0e2ca9b18db1b7e0a0f2d9from=rss">http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/viewarticle.html?articleid=0b5609213f0e2ca9b18db1b7e0a0f2d9from=rss</A> ... The economic concerns of the people in recession, she said, rising unemployment and foreclosures, have become a priority. Related Articles: The Climate Gap -- Poor, Minorities Hardest Hit by Climate Change Big Coal Cleans Up Through Bailouts Page 1 of 1 ... 1relativeToGround-122.419,37.7749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCanada watching Russian moves in the Arctic closely<A HREF="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2009/08/02/218821/Canada2Dwatching.htm">http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2009/08/02/218821/Canada2Dwatching.htm</A> ... undiscovered oil and gas. All five nations have agreed to abide by international law while scientists map the Arctic seabed. The dispute over the Arctic has intensified amid growing evidence that global warming is shrinking polar ice, opening up new shipping lanes and new resource development possibilities. In February, Canada sent fighter jets to intercept a Russian bomber flying toward Canad ... 1relativeToGround121.532,25.0478,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change<A HREF="http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=526234">http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=526234</A> ... Sunday 2nd August, 2009 American cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change ANI Sunday 2nd August, 2009 Washington, August 2 : Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has trav ... 1relativeToGround55.28,25.2522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z Judge hinders proposed Wal-Mart supercenter in Rialto<A HREF="http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-walmart2-2009aug02,0,7211462.story?track=rss">http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-walmart2-2009aug02,0,7211462.story?track=rss</A> ... ordered Yucca Valley officials to examine the feasibility of an "environmentally superior green Wal-Mart supercenter alternative." These and other rulings suggest a growing legal consensus that climate change must be considered by businesses and governments promoting new developments. Wal-Mart did not respond to requests for comment Saturday. Wal-Mart, based in Bentonville, Ark., has long c ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZERA hails new era in uranium mining<A HREF="http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-business/era-hails-new-era-in-uranium-mining-20090802-e5ov.html">http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-business/era-hails-new-era-in-uranium-mining-20090802-e5ov.html</A> ... in the prior corresponding period. Mr Atkinson said the industry wasnt getting as much political opposition to uranium mining as it did in the past. "I think as public awareness not only about greenhouse gas but also about the nuclear industry comes to a head and also the relative acceptance of nuclear in many of the other countries around the globe such as the UK, Japan, US, France etc," h ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIron isotopes as a tool in oceanography<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/008200908021023.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/008200908021023.htm</A> ... dioxide down from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. A proportion of the carbon is exported to the deep ocean, making the oceans a major carbon dioxide sink, without which global warming would rapidly accelerate. The natural supply of iron to such High Nutrient Low Chlorophyll HNLC regions is therefore, albeit indirectly, an important determinant of climate. The im ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown wants to write about Gandhis contribution to world<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/001200908021021.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/001200908021021.htm</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGovt seizes on ANU climate change report<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm</A> ... Email Govt seizes on ANU climate change report Posted August 2, 2009 16:24:00 This service may include material from Agence France-Presse AFP, APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of UTC Greenwich Mean Time 2009 ABC Privacy Policy ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDalai Lama calls for global action on economy<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643474.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643474.htm</A> ... he said, speaking at a conference on the economic crisis in Germanys financial capital, Frankfurt. The Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, also said urgent measures were needed to fight global warming and close the gulf between rich and poor. "We dont need just nice talking, we must take action," he told an audience of several thousand gathered in a football stadium. The spiritu ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert becoming green due to climate change<A HREF="http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=526232">http://feeds.bignewsnetwork.com/?sid=526232</A> ... Sunday 2nd August, 2009 Sahara desert becoming green due to climate change ANI Sunday 2nd August, 2009 Washington, August 2 : Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to a report in National Geographic News, if sustained, these rains could revit ... 1relativeToGround55.28,25.2522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCare About Cilmate Change<A HREF="http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/07/army-starts-solar-plant-next-step-care-about-cilmate-change/">http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/07/army-starts-solar-plant-next-step-care-about-cilmate-change/</A> ... in the California desert. When its done, the facility will be one of the largest renewable energy plants in the world. Which is kind of ironic, since the Army doesnt pay all that much attention to climate change. Turns out, sustainable energy is safer, said Dr. Kevin Geiss, the program director for the project. The Army today introduced the private developers, Clark Enterprises and a Spanish c ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change<A HREF="http://story.heraldglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/420d9e49bcaa69d0/id/526234/cs/1/">http://story.heraldglobe.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/420d9e49bcaa69d0/id/526234/cs/1/</A> ... American cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change Herald Globe Sunday 2nd August, 2009 ANI Washington, August 2 : Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has travele ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCanada watching Russian moves in the Arctic closely<A HREF="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2009/08/02/218821/Canada-watching.htm">http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2009/08/02/218821/Canada-watching.htm</A> ... undiscovered oil and gas. All five nations have agreed to abide by international law while scientists map the Arctic seabed. The dispute over the Arctic has intensified amid growing evidence that global warming is shrinking polar ice, opening up new shipping lanes and new resource development possibilities. In February, Canada sent fighter jets to intercept a Russian bomber flying toward Canad ... 1relativeToGround121.532,25.0478,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTwo sides of the one coin<A HREF="http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41404">http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41404</A> ... 2 August 2009 The following article was submitted by Jane Addison as part of an ongoing debate around population and climate change. Addison is a member of Sustainable Population Australia. The article is written in a personal capacity. When it comes to something as important as the survival of our species, you would think that we could have an open, honest discussion. The suggestion of popu ... 1relativeToGround-79.4192,38.1932,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZQueensland climate summit organises for action<A HREF="http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41426">http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41426</A> ... 2 August 2009 To win the battle to stop climate change, climate activists in Queensland have an important part to play. The Queensland ALP government is a strong backer of Australias biggest polluters. Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel and the state is the worlds biggest exporter of coal. In 2008, Premier Anna Blighs government spent 700 million on expanding the coal industry. Yet the las ... 1relativeToGround-79.4192,38.1932,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZObama transparency hard to see<A HREF="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705320396/Obama-transparency-hard-to-see.html?linkTrack=rss-33">http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705320396/Obama-transparency-hard-to-see.html?linkTrack=rss-33</A> ... was said or who attended. Especially among liberals, suspicion of dastardliness was high. The Obama version was to meet secretly with coal executives while devising the content of a cap-and-trade global warming tax, explaining that presidential communications are privileged and did not fall under the Freedom of Information Act. Judges had differed with that idea, and so did Citizens for Respon ... 1relativeToGround-97.4628,41.827,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSmall Fossils Provide Key Clues For Interpreting Environmental Changes<A HREF="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090723113510.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090723113510.htm</A> ... ago. These microfossils once belonged to aquatic organisms and their analysis provides a knowledge of past ocean and lake characteristics ndash data that is highly significant in the study of climate change. Microfossils are found in rocks and are very abundant. Samples are gathered, the species are identified and the geochemical analysis of their shells is undertaken, which enable the ... 1relativeToGround-77.0764,38.9712,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIce pockets choking Northern Passage: officials - Canada.com<A HREF="http://www.canada.com/pocketschokingNorthernPassageofficials/1854510/story.html">http://www.canada.com/pocketschokingNorthernPassageofficials/1854510/story.html</A> ... not yet know if it will fall below the 2007 record. Scientists believe the ongoing retreat is being driven by several factors, including rising global temperatures associated with human-induced climate change, and the associated breakup and loss of thicker, multi-year year ice that is being replaced only seasonally by a thin layer of winter ice that disappears quickly each summer. Earlier t ... 1relativeToGround-97.1667,49.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFrench oyster plague may crack BC trade shell - Canada.com<A HREF="http://www.canada.com/Frenchoysterplaguecracktradeshell/1854505/story.html">http://www.canada.com/Frenchoysterplaguecracktradeshell/1854505/story.html</A> ... take a sea of change before their oysters slide down French palettes. A plague has plunged the French oyster industry into a crisis, killing off 90 per cent of next years harvest. Everything from global warming to toxic algae and chemicals have been blamed, but no cause has been determined. But B.C. oyster farmers cant sell into European Union countries, due to a trade barrier on the provinc ... 1relativeToGround-97.1667,49.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRussia - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin held a meeting on ... - ISRIA<A HREF="http://www.isria.com/pages/2August20098.php">http://www.isria.com/pages/2August20098.php</A> ... new jobs where the old ones are cut. Dear colleagues, Political analysts unanimously predict an increased influence in environmental factors on global politics. Lack of fresh water supplies, climate change and other related issues have long been on the global agenda. There is enough proof that we need an effective environmental protection policy, which should become an integral part of t ... 1relativeToGround5.73333,45.6333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRussia - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on a working visit to the ... - ISRIA<A HREF="http://www.isria.com/pages/2August20097.php">http://www.isria.com/pages/2August20097.php</A> ... instead of carbon dioxide it is methane. They look like pieces of ice but they can be ignited. "There are many of them on the lake floor. Their extraction is complicated, however. It is a strong greenhouse gas and its extraction is hazardous. The resolution of this problem is a matter for future research." Mr Nigmatullin offered the Prime Minister a piece of gas-hydrate to hold that was raise ... 1relativeToGround5.73333,45.6333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoal fires up India farmers against power plants by Phil Hazlewood - France24<A HREF="http://www.france24.com/en/20090802-coal-fires-india-farmers-against-power-plants">http://www.france24.com/en/20090802-coal-fires-india-farmers-against-power-plants</A> ... will ease supply problems. The villagers and environmentalists supporting them accept the need for more electricity but question whether coal is the answer. With concern about high levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, they want renewable energy, which currently supplies about 25 percent of Indias electricity, to be given greater priority. According to Gre ... 1relativeToGround5.73333,45.6333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDebt at 200 of GDP means throw those bums out - Korea Herald<A HREF="http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030019.asp">http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030019.asp</A> ... servants when they retire, bureaucrats get cushy jobs in industries they oversaw while in government. The incentive is to look out for your future employer, not our tax yen. Four, greater focus on global warming. Its not just that the DPJ aims to lower greenhouse-gas emissions by 25 percent before 2020 compared with 1990 levels. The party also seems to realize that Japans prowess in creating ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBiodiesel, next big thing in Malaysia - Korea Herald<A HREF="http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030010.asp">http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030010.asp</A> ... biomass. "We have Korean companies coming in to look at this alternative energy," Ramlan said. "Biomass can be used for heating in a way a plantation can be used to meet the current concerns of global warming." The Malaysian government, like the Korean government, is recognizing the benefits of going green not only for the sake of the environment but also as a possible future business sector ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNew book sheds light on Korean-European dealings - Korea Herald<A HREF="http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030011.asp">http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030011.asp</A> ... of young people, an ageing populace and relocation of industrial plants to certain countries," added Li. One issue that both Europe and Korea are world leaders in is the concept of green growth. Climate change is a very real concern and both Korea and the EU are ready and willing to combat it in real terms. Both sides have a great deal to learn from each other in this important new sector. Up ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZVice President urges Scouts to play special role in addressing ... - Haveeru Online<A HREF="http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/27433">http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/details/27433</A> ... into new areas including young people, both in school and out of school scout movements address the issue of youth problems including youth employment and substance abuse and address the issue of climate change. The Vice President noted that there are more than ten thousand scouts in the Maldives, and said that we should make a commitment to expand the Movement to more islands. He spoke on th ... 1relativeToGround73,3.25,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZZero rate of VAT on carbon credits amid fraud fears - Peninsula On-line<A HREF="http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Displaynews.asp?section=BusinessNewssubsection=marketnewsmonth=August2009file=BusinessNews2009080275047.xml">http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Displaynews.asp?section=BusinessNewssubsection=marketnewsmonth=August2009file=BusinessNews2009080275047.xml</A> ... to stop a potential multi-billion fraud was taken by the Treasury yesterday when it imposed a zero rate of value added tax on carbon credits, the allowances issued as part of a scheme to help curb greenhouse gas emissions. Losses to the exchequer so far are unlikely to have exceeded a few hundred millions pounds but the Treasury said in a statement that there now exists a substantiated and incr ... 1relativeToGround72.8333,19.1167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHow Solar Emissions Strip Clouds of Their Water The Sun and stars ... - Softpedia<A HREF="http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-Solar-Emissions-Strip-Clouds-of-Their-Water-118127.shtml">http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-Solar-Emissions-Strip-Clouds-of-Their-Water-118127.shtml</A> ... is huge. A loss of clouds of 4 or 5 per cent may not sound very much, but it briefly increases the sunlight reaching the oceans by about 2 watt per square meter, and thats equivalent to all the global warming during the 20th Century," Svensmark explains. The team managed to succeed where other investigators failed to discover anything by conducting the investigations at times of Forbush de ... 1relativeToGround26.1,44.4333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIron Isotopes as Tools in Oceanic Geoengineering - Softpedia<A HREF="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Iron-Isotopes-as-Tools-in-Oceanic-Geoengineering-118124.shtml">http://news.softpedia.com/news/Iron-Isotopes-as-Tools-in-Oceanic-Geoengineering-118124.shtml</A> ... around the globe, do. These creatures are the very bottom of the food chain, and are consumed for food by nearly every larger marine creature. However, they play a fundamental role in delaying climate change. The way they do this is through the same process that allows trees to breathe in carbon and release oxygen in return, namely photosynthesis. During this process, CO2 and sunlight ... 1relativeToGround26.1,44.4333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStage collapse kills 1, hurts 15 in western Canada - www.worldbulletin.net<A HREF="http://www.worldbulletin.net/newsdetail.php?id=45556">http://www.worldbulletin.net/newsdetail.php?id=45556</A> ... to ease Sudan sanctions US Muslims question FBI "cruel trick" on suspects family US experts set rules for swine flu vaccines US may free "Guantanamo youngest detainee" US, China sign memorandum on climate change Drug agents raid Michael Jackson doctor for second time US revokes visas for four Honduran coup govt members Obama to expand Bush methods agaisnt "terrorism": WSJ Clinton to meet Somal ... 1relativeToGround28.9647,41.0186,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNorth Shore residents support social change - North Shore News<A HREF="http://www2.canada.com/northshorenews/news/work/story.html?id=67c11d71-f8c8-44a0-81ef-e30339c4468c">http://www2.canada.com/northshorenews/news/work/story.html?id=67c11d71-f8c8-44a0-81ef-e30339c4468c</A> ... North Shore News Published:Sunday, August 02, 2009 Scholarships from the provincial government will help train business leaders from Vancouver and Whistler to help them reduce their firms greenhouse gas emissions, increase efficiency and save money, according to a recent announcement from John Yap, the minister of state for climate action. A total of 20 scholarships, worth 1,500, wil ... 1relativeToGround-97.1667,49.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnthony Woods - The Argus<A HREF="http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/ci12975748">http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/ci12975748</A> ... on the House Armed Services Committee. Energy Policy: Would advocate for the development of green technology industries such as windmill production within the district as a means to combat global climate change and bring new jobs to the region. Supports cap and trade legislation. Transportation: Would seek a seat on the House Transportation Committee, where he would focus on investment in tr ... 1relativeToGround-122.271,37.8044,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGates-Crowley drama ensnares more than the major characters ... - TheNewsTribune.com<A HREF="http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nationworld/story/831327.html">http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/nationworld/story/831327.html</A> ... to President Barack Obama as "O-dumb-a" on the social networking site Facebook. WASHINGTON ndash The success of President Barack Obamarsquos ambitious agenda ndash from health care and climate change to education ndash could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemanrsquos arrest of a black Harvard scho ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMilitary analyzes energy from security perspective - Montgomery Advertiser<A HREF="http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020308/Militaryanalyzesenergyfromsecurityperspective">http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020308/Militaryanalyzesenergyfromsecurityperspective</A> ... Military analyzes energy from security perspective By Jenn Rowell August 2, 2009 Its a problem for the military. A recent report examining climate change and its effects on national security found that environmental factors could have a huge impact on national security, strategy and the way the military does business. The report, "Powering Americas Defense: Energy and the Risks to N ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPrimary pupils get their passports stamped for eco-friendly travel - St. Helens Star<A HREF="http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/4523363.Primarypupilsgettheirpassportsstampedforecofriendlytravel/">http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/4523363.Primarypupilsgettheirpassportsstampedforecofriendlytravel/</A> ... congestion outside the school gates at morning and home time. Fewer cars on the road will also mean less harmful gases being released into the atmosphere, which is a major contributing factor to climate change. Walking has benefits for children such as helping them maintain their body weight and reduce the effects of asthma. The council will award certificates to children who get their pa ... 1relativeToGround-87.5884,41.7992,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZVIN SUPRYNOWICZ: Please help save the hummingbird - Las Vegas Review - Journal<A HREF="http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/52301402.html">http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/52301402.html</A> ... and two of the coldest and snowiest winters the world has known for decades. All this has equally made nonsense of the predictions of the computer models that the U.N.s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change relies on, which are programmed to assume that temperatures should soar in line with rising levels of greenhouse gases. ... "This has not prevented the propaganda machines media group ... 1relativeToGround-115.137,36.175,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudy finds rodents are evolving fast - Arizona Daily Star<A HREF="http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/303275">http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/303275</A> ... study last week in the journal PLoS One found that the head shape and overall size of rodents has been changing over the last century. The changes appear to be linked to human population density and climate change. Oliver Pergams, an ecologist at the University of Illinois, Chicago, initially found evidence that deer mice from the Channel Islands in California and white-footed mice in northwest ... 1relativeToGround-110.926,32.2217,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5000 miles for climate change - DailyIndia.com<A HREF="http://www.dailyindia.com/show/326241.php">http://www.dailyindia.com/show/326241.php</A> ... American cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change From ANI Washington, August 2: Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has traveled extensively and backpacked all seven ... 1relativeToGround-81.6556,30.3322,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5000 miles for climate change - Birmingham Star<A HREF="http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/420d9e49bcaa69d0/id/526234/cs/1/">http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/420d9e49bcaa69d0/id/526234/cs/1/</A> ... American cyclist pedals more than 5,000 miles for climate change Birmingham Star Sunday 2nd August, 2009 ANI Washington, August 2 : Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has trav ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDisappointed in vote by Peterson on energy bill - Bemidji Pioneer<A HREF="http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/event/article/id/25905/">http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/event/article/id/25905/</A> ... and personal lifestyle, shreds the foundational principles of liberty on which our nation was founded and were codified in the Constitution. The bills underlying rationale the "science" of climate change is anything but settled. Instead, a growing body of evidence unmasks Al Gore and his minions as charlatans bent on making huge fortunes via "green" legislation. It appears that the sun ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe state of the nation according to the Brookings Institution - Las Vegas Sun<A HREF="http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/02/state-nation-according-brookings-institution/">http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/02/state-nation-according-brookings-institution/</A> ... percentage of desperately poor people have declined dramatically, especially in China and India. Yet the economic crisis jeopardizes that favorable trend. Then there is the ultimate mega-threat of climate change: The concentration of greenhouse gases is creeping upward toward a level that scientists believe will cause the increase in mean temperature of the planet to trigger a perfect storm of ... 1relativeToGround-114.982,36.0397,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRacial flare-up could hurt Obama39s agenda - Kentucky.com<A HREF="http://www.kentucky.com/216/story/882218.html">http://www.kentucky.com/216/story/882218.html</A> ... WASHINGTON mdash The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda mdash from health care and climate change to education mdash could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white police officers arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas widely publicized effort to defuse the first racial flare-up of his young preside ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNuclear questions prompt inquiry call - SNP press release<A HREF="http://www.snp.org/node/15539">http://www.snp.org/node/15539</A> ... capture. "Without nuclear power, Scotland has the natural resources to generate clean, green power. Harnessing that potential can meet our future energy demands several times over, while tackling climate change and without the danger and uncertainty of nuclear." Promoted by Peter Murrell on behalf of the Scottish National Party, both at Gordon Lamb House, 3 Jacksons Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8 ... 1relativeToGround-3.2,55.95,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5000 miles for climate change - World News<A HREF="http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=50626">http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=50626</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has traveled extensively and backpacked all seven continents. His epic journey began in May in Boston, and he plans to p ... 1relativeToGround88.3697,22.5697,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFed energy bill agitates Wyo delegation - The Casper Star Tribune<A HREF="http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2009/08/01/news/wyoming/e5991a671d96a76787257605007172b8.txt">http://www.casperstartribune.net/articles/2009/08/01/news/wyoming/e5991a671d96a76787257605007172b8.txt</A> ... and blue jobs, and then subsidizing a few green jobs in their place." U.S. Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., called it nothing less than an "attack on a western way of life." Left-wing supporters of climate change regulation hate it, too, including New York Times columnist Thomas Freidman, author of "Hot, Flat and Crowded." They say the bill is confusing, bloated with too many allowances for poll ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnthony Woods - Oakland Tribune<A HREF="http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci12975748">http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci12975748</A> ... on the House Armed Services Committee. Energy Policy: Would advocate for the development of green technology industries such as windmill production within the district as a means to combat global climate change and bring new jobs to the region. Supports cap and trade legislation. Transportation: Would seek a seat on the House Transportation Committee, where he would focus on investment in tr ... 1relativeToGround-122.271,37.8044,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWatch for Libs to rein in run-of-river spoilers - The Province<A HREF="http://www.theprovince.com/technology/WatchLibsreinriverspoilers/1854270/story.html">http://www.theprovince.com/technology/WatchLibsreinriverspoilers/1854270/story.html</A> ... gigawatts a year. That would make the 1962-built Port Moody dinosaur the biggest single belcher of greenhouse gases, pollution and smog in the entire province -- at the very time air quality and climate change are among the planets top environmental challenges. It would also require the clunking plant to rev its engines at a higher rate than ever before. To put that 5,000 gigawatts into pe ... 1relativeToGround-97.1667,49.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIs quotWhat39s In It For Mequot All That Matters? - Business Exchange<A HREF="http://bx.businessweek.com/immigration/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/">http://bx.businessweek.com/immigration/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/</A> ... Moral Case For Health Care? The same could be asked about the moral case for climate change regulation, immigration reform, tax policy, education financing and any number of other public issues. Id like to believe the talking heads on TV, the... ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z19th century advice for today39s Liberals - Toronto Star<A HREF="http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/674946">http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/674946</A> ... in the economy. Stphane Dion understood this point and for the first time in a generation made the Liberal party relevant to the environmental debate. His policy idea of a carbon tax to combat climate change was right and his political strategy of aligning with the Greens was sound. The Liberal party must build on Dions legacy and must not run away from it. Stewardship, or living in balan ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnalysis: Recovery for Obama after Gates39 arrest? - Dailyrecord.com<A HREF="http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090802/UPDATES01/90801022/AnalysisRecoveryforObamaafterGatesarrest?">http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20090802/UPDATES01/90801022/AnalysisRecoveryforObamaafterGatesarrest?</A> ... for Obama after Gates arrest? JENNIFER LOVEN AP White House Correspondent August 2, 2009 WASHINGTON AP The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda from health care and climate change to education could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obama ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert becoming green due to climate change - World News<A HREF="http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=50622">http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=50622</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to a report in National Geographic News, if sustained, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming them for farming communities. This desert-shrinking tren ... 1relativeToGround88.3697,22.5697,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOutlook hazy for China to join US in climate approach - TheDay<A HREF="http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=3c9e4a81-2eb9-4cf3-8c47-f887af160949">http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=3c9e4a81-2eb9-4cf3-8c47-f887af160949</A> ... and China are getting cozier as their battle against the global recession has drawn them closer together. But things are not quite so warm when it comes to some hot-button topics, particularly climate change. U.S. and Chinese officials ended two days of high-level talks in Washington on Tuesday still at loggerheads on the issue, a top priority for President Barack Obama. Global warming got ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZECONOMIST: Crunch time for Obama - Santa Rosa Press Democrat<A HREF="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090802/OPINION/908019960/1042?Title=ECONOMIST-Crunch-time-for-Obama">http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20090802/OPINION/908019960/1042?Title=ECONOMIST-Crunch-time-for-Obama</A> ... force carbon-emitters to change their ways. There is a growing danger that this bill will not be passed through the Senate and reconciled with the House version in time for the Copenhagen summit on climate change in December. With health care, Obamas preference for vague statements of principle rather than detailed specification has led to a House proposal that loads taxes onto the rich, sets u ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert becoming green due to climate change - DailyIndia.com<A HREF="http://www.dailyindia.com/show/326239.php">http://www.dailyindia.com/show/326239.php</A> ... Sahara desert becoming green due to climate change From ANI Washington, August 2: Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to a report in National Geographic News, if sustained, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming ... 1relativeToGround-81.6556,30.3322,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAmerican cyclist pedals more than 5000 miles for climate change - Newstrack India<A HREF="http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/114951">http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/114951</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Climate Rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveler and former Ironman triathlete who has traveled extensively and backpacked all seven continents. His epic journey began in May in Boston, and he plans to ... 1relativeToGround77.2,28.6,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert becoming green due to climate change - Newstrack India<A HREF="http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/114949">http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/114949</A> ... Washington, August 2 ANI: Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to a report in National Geographic News, if sustained, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming them for farming communities. This desert-shrinking tr ... 1relativeToGround77.2,28.6,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBond vows to raise questions on cap-and-trade bill in Senate - News-Leader.com<A HREF="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020366/1007/news01/Bond-vows-to-raise-questions-on-cap-and-trade-bill-in-Senate">http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020366/1007/news01/Bond-vows-to-raise-questions-on-cap-and-trade-bill-in-Senate</A> ... went up 100 percent was rejected. he said. Bond said that with China and India refusing to adopt cap-and-trade provisions, getting the United States to abide by them wont make a huge impact on climate change. That was a point that hit home with Christian County resident Bob Rubino. He equated the fight against climate change to fighting Japanese beetles. "Unless your neighbor and all ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZKaibab Forest reviewing Tusayan District management plan - AZ Central.com<A HREF="http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/08/02/20090802forestroads0802.html?wired">http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2009/08/02/20090802forestroads0802.html?wired</A> ... Forest Services Southwestern region after it received two appeals. One petition from conservationists said the plan failed to consider the impact on wildlife, air and water quality, and global climate change. The other sought an expansion of game-retrieval options. A new analysis must include an alternative without big-game retrieval, Donald DeLorenzo, acting deputy regional forester, sai ... 1relativeToGround-112.074,33.4484,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWhite is the new 39in39 color for roofs - Seattle Times<A HREF="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2009578076roofs02.html">http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2009578076roofs02.html</A> ... government figures. "Cool roofs" are touted as a simple, inexpensive way of lowering surface temperatures on the tops of structures by as much as 100 degrees, cutting operating costs and slowing climate change. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, a Nobel Prize winner in physics, recently called for all roofs to be painted white to promote saving energy. Some scientists suggest that covering dark ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPresident39s agenda depends on recovering support among whites - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle<A HREF="http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020350">http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020350</A> ... agenda depends on recovering support among whites By JENNIFER LOVEN Associated Press August 2, 2009 WASHINGTON The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda from health care and climate change to education could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obam ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIllegal. Illiberal. Ill-Fated - American Chronicle<A HREF="http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/133664378">http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/133664378</A> ... would also increase the cost of producing vehicles, thus further damaging the auto industry. In April, Reps. Henry Waxman D-Calif. and Edward Markey D-Mass. introduced a 1,000-page cap-and-trade climate change bill, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill mandates that electricity retailers meet 20 percent of their load by 2020 using either renewable sources or conservation, and ... 1relativeToGround-118.4,34.0736,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIs quotWhat39s In It For Mequot All That Matters? - Business Exchange<A HREF="http://bx.businessweek.com/global-climate-change/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/">http://bx.businessweek.com/global-climate-change/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/</A> ... Happened To The Moral Case For Health Care? The same could be asked about the moral case for climate change regulation, immigration reform, tax policy, education financing and any number of other public issues. Id like to believe the talking heads on... ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMercury in mining will have to go Jagdeo - Stabroek News<A HREF="http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/news/local/08/02/mercury-in-mining-will-have-to-go-jagdeo/">http://www.stabroeknews.com/2009/news/local/08/02/mercury-in-mining-will-have-to-go-jagdeo/</A> ... Guyanas approach to promoting economic development in an environmentally sustainable way. A key part of the strategy involves the deployment of Guyanas rainforest towards addressing global climate change. The miners raised issues of roads and the high cost of living in the interior, prompting Executive Director of the GGDMA Edward Shields to tell them to speak of their concerns on the ... 1relativeToGround-58.1667,6.8,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIs quotWhat39s In It For Mequot All That Matters? - Business Exchange<A HREF="http://bx.businessweek.com/education-reform/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/">http://bx.businessweek.com/education-reform/is-whats-in-it-for-me-all-that-matters/8699189942332650099-210c0614c398e58c21ec9bf3ef880f1d/</A> ... Care? The same could be asked about the moral case for climate change regulation, immigration reform, tax policy, education financing and any number of other public issues. Id like to believe the talking heads on TV, the pollsters and the politicians,... ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSpecial course for artists in Norfolk - TheAdvertiser24<A HREF="http://www.advertiser24.co.uk/content/advertiser24/news/story.aspx?brand=NOROnlinecategory=NewstBrand=NOROnlinetCategory=Newsitemid=NOED3120Jul20200920093A323A183A477">http://www.advertiser24.co.uk/content/advertiser24/news/story.aspx?brand=NOROnlinecategory=NewstBrand=NOROnlinetCategory=Newsitemid=NOED3120Jul20200920093A323A183A477</A> ... Special course for artists in Norfolk 02 August 2009 A SPECIAL course for artists who want to use their work to inspire school children and older people in Norfolk to tackle climate change is being offered. The county council has 20 free places on a training course on October 13 and 20 for artists who are interested in developing their work to support the issues of sustainability and climate ch ... 1relativeToGround1,52.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnthony Woods - Tri-Valley Herald<A HREF="http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci12975748">http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci12975748</A> ... on the House Armed Services Committee. Energy Policy: Would advocate for the development of green technology industries such as windmill production within the district as a means to combat global climate change and bring new jobs to the region. Supports cap and trade legislation. Transportation: Would seek a seat on the House Transportation Committee, where he would focus on investment in tr ... 1relativeToGround-122.271,37.8044,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSTEMS amp PIECES - Tulsa World<A HREF="http://www.tulsaworld.com/opinion/article.aspx?subjectid=265articleid=20090802265G6Thelat731385">http://www.tulsaworld.com/opinion/article.aspx?subjectid=265articleid=20090802265G6Thelat731385</A> ... explanation in both cases: The men were treating the women with them abusively. Heres a 10-gallon tip of the hat to a stand-up guy. MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: MMQ says hes opposed to global climate change in general, but last week someone changed our late July weather with Seattles, and that didnt seem all that bad. To the people in Washington, where they set an all-time high of 102 de ... 1relativeToGround-95.9928,36.154,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThere39s more work to do on the climate bill - In-Forum<A HREF="http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/248549/">http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/248549/</A> ... important because they will largely determine whether the bill helps the nation transition to a lower-emission economy and whether we can prevent the transfer of U.S. industrial production, jobs and greenhouse gas emissions to other countries. As the bill moves to the Senate, senators need to make further changes so we can have a level playing field for American manufacturers that compete in th ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBoom in hydropower pits fish against climate - 33 KDAF-TV<A HREF="http://www.the33tv.com/lifestyle/green/sns-green-hydro-power-climate,0,7472789.story">http://www.the33tv.com/lifestyle/green/sns-green-hydro-power-climate,0,7472789.story</A> ... aging hydroelectric dams to produce energy free of the curse of greenhouse gas emissions and Middle Eastern politics has suddenly made them financially attractive -- thanks to the new economics of climate change. Armed with the possibility of powerful new cap-and-trade financial bonuses, the National Hydropower Assn. has set a goal of doubling the nations hydropower capacity by 2025. Expanding ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBook review: 39Cold39 by Bill Streever - Dallas Morning News<A HREF="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-bkcold0802gd.ART.State.Edition1.4bc5bb3.html">http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-bkcold0802gd.ART.State.Edition1.4bc5bb3.html</A> ... jackets. Perhaps the most compelling aspect of cold today is how little of it may be left. Rising global temperatures threaten the very iciness that Streever holds so dear. He effectively evokes climate change of the past, including the global cooling that took place after the mammoth eruption of the Tambora volcano in Indonesia in 1815. He talks about the deep history of ice ages, including ... 1relativeToGround-96.8067,32.7831,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClimate Change - Opportunities for Change - Desicritics.org<A HREF="http://desicritics.org/2009/08/02/041640.php">http://desicritics.org/2009/08/02/041640.php</A> ... while a sustainable lifestyle can ensure one to become a lsquoBrahminrsquo - the original caste system which defined one by the work one did and laid out the rules and ethics within that frame. Climate change promises to bring in new ways of thinking. It will not be enough to just lsquoimproversquo or lsquobetterrsquo old/ current systems by adding ingredients of ecological sensitivi ... 1relativeToGround-96.8903,32.9537,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCU: Proposal to increase rates - News-Leader.com<A HREF="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020315/1007/news01/CU--Proposal-to-increase-rates">http://www.news-leader.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020315/1007/news01/CU--Proposal-to-increase-rates</A> ... on health care reform, it remains unclear whether Congress will be able to craft a final cap-and-trade plan for President Obama to consider anytime soon. Congress is wrestling with ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- including millions of tons of carbon dioxide from coal-fired power plants. A majority of scientists believe greenhouse gases are causing the climate to heat up, with potent ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnthony Woods - Tri Valley Herald<A HREF="http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci12975748">http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci12975748</A> ... on the House Armed Services Committee. Energy Policy: Would advocate for the development of green technology industries such as windmill production within the district as a means to combat global climate change and bring new jobs to the region. Supports cap and trade legislation. Transportation: Would seek a seat on the House Transportation Committee, where he would focus on investment in tr ... 1relativeToGround-122.271,37.8044,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFreelance diplomats Lend a Hand to Would-be States - SomalilandPress<A HREF="http://somalilandpress.com/7805/freelance-diplomats-help-new-states/">http://somalilandpress.com/7805/freelance-diplomats-help-new-states/</A> ... pay, with the poorest paying only nominal amounts. The group also counsels established nations on issues where they lack expertise, including advising the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the UN climate change process and working with East European countries applying for EU membership. We advise would-be countries, but also regular states where we can add our own expertise to theirs, as long ... 1relativeToGround-71.1062,42.4184,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Perfect Storm - Canada Free Press<A HREF="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/13309">http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/13309</A> ... in America. It is based on the assertion that "greenhouse gases" must be reduced to avoid "global warming", but there is no global warming and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide play no role in climate change. When the cost of energy is increased, the cost of everything that depends on energy use increases and that is, well, everything. At the same time, for decades the United States has ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSenate should follow House39s lead and pass clean energy bill - Nashua Telegraph<A HREF="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION04/908019980/-1/OPINION01">http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION04/908019980/-1/OPINION01</A> ... Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter both made the smart and bold choice to vote in favor of legislation that will unleash investment in clean energy and, for the first time, put national limits on global warming pollution. Focus on energy and climate legislation now moves to the Senate, where the debate will become even more fierce. At this critical moment, there are several compelling reasons ... 1relativeToGround-71.4676,42.7654,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDegrees of doubt over 2C: Is it too much for India? - Times of India<A HREF="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Sunday-TOI/All-That-Matters/Degrees-of-doubt-over-2C-Is-it-too-much-for-India/articleshow/4847657.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Sunday-TOI/All-That-Matters/Degrees-of-doubt-over-2C-Is-it-too-much-for-India/articleshow/4847657.cms</A> ... Degrees of doubt over 2C: Is it too much for India? Nitin Sethi, TNN 2 August 2009, 10:33am IST On July 29, many wondered why the Prime Minister was explaining the complicated science of climate change to fellow parliamentarians. "This is the first time that India has accepted a reference to 2C as a possible threshold guiding global action, but this is entirely in line with our stated position ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGovt seizes on ANU climate change report - ABC Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm?section=justin">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm?section=justin</A> ... Email Govt seizes on ANU climate change report Posted August 2, 2009 16:24:00 This service may include material from Agence France-Presse AFP, APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of UTC Greenwich Mean Time 2009 ABC Privacy Policy ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPrinceton Power Systems gets 2.8M - The Times of Trenton - NJ.com<A HREF="http://www.nj.com/news/times/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-17/124919193688401.xmlcoll=5">http://www.nj.com/news/times/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-17/124919193688401.xmlcoll=5</A> ... blackouts," Hammel said. "There was a growing public perception that energy was a problem. Electricity prices had been steadily growing for the previous couple of years, the common acceptance of global warming was starting to take hold. Nobody really knew what the solutions might be." So Hammel, along with his co-founder, Erik Limpaecher, took their idea and entered it into a university-wide ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSkillman loses SUV but gains sainthood - Indianapolis Star<A HREF="http://www.indystar.com/article/20090802/NEWS05/908020373/Lt.Gov.SkillmanlosesSUVbutgainssainthood">http://www.indystar.com/article/20090802/NEWS05/908020373/Lt.Gov.SkillmanlosesSUVbutgainssainthood</A> ... insurance companies from denying coverage because of a pre-existing condition. Souder also is the target of an ad on another major federal issue: whether to curb carbon dioxide emissions to slow global warming. Souder -- and all but two of Indianas House members -- voted against a bill the House passed in June to cut emissions. But the Environmental Defense Fund hopes its ads will persua ... 1relativeToGround-86.158,39.7684,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHeat is on - vacation - Philadelphia Inquirer<A HREF="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20090802Heatison-vacation.html">http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20090802Heatison-vacation.html</A> ... observers shouldnt find this summers weather all that surprising, Miner said. And people in Lindstroms part of the country probably would agree that it doesnt necessarily spell the end of global warming. "I hesitate to call it unusual," Miner said. "It is usual for the atmosphere to be cyclical. What would be unusual would be if every year were normal." Contact staff writer Anthony R. ... 1relativeToGround-75.1638,39.9523,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCheck out the lastest books from area writers - RocNow<A HREF="http://rocnow.com/article/living/2009908020303">http://rocnow.com/article/living/2009908020303</A> ... Thoreaus Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming including Randall Curren Penguin, free download. Writers and photographers with a connection to global warming published their works in this anthology from the Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics. The contributors include scientists, students, activists, veterans, journalists, artists and others who live in 32 states stretc ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGuest Commentary - Nashua Telegraph<A HREF="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION04/908019980/-1/opinion">http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION04/908019980/-1/opinion</A> ... Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter both made the smart and bold choice to vote in favor of legislation that will unleash investment in clean energy and, for the first time, put national limits on global warming pollution. Focus on energy and climate legislation now moves to the Senate, where the debate will become even more fierce. At this critical moment, there are several compelling reasons ... 1relativeToGround-71.4676,42.7654,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAn energetic bunch - Rutland Herald<A HREF="http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090802/ENVIRONMENT/908020315">http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20090802/ENVIRONMENT/908020315</A> ... are from EnergySmart of Vermont. A powerful grassroots response is forming throughout Vermont to cut energy costs, foster more renewable energy generation and lessen the states contribution to global warming. The network of town energy committees is growing. Last year there were more than 50 of these mostly volunteer citizen groups across the state. Now there are almost 80. Working with loc ... 1relativeToGround-72.5021,44.197,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe perfect storm - RenewAmerica<A HREF="http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/caruba/090802">http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/caruba/090802</A> ... in America. It is based on the assertion that "greenhouse gases" must be reduced to avoid "global warming," but there is no global warming and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide play no role in climate change. When the cost of energy is increased, the cost of everything that depends on energy use increases and that is, well, everything. At the same time, for decades the United States has pla ... 1relativeToGround-111.659,40.2338,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHealth care legislation: No rest for Democrats during recess as ... - Chicago Tribune<A HREF="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-tc-nw-health-dems-0801-0802aug02,0,5147413.story">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-tc-nw-health-dems-0801-0802aug02,0,5147413.story</A> ... will be spirited." Another reason the issue is politically perilous: Health care touches virtually every constituent and interest group in a very direct way, unlike more abstract issues such as global warming. And while 47 million people have no health insurance, most Americans do. They may have responded well to the general idea of improving health care during the 2008 campaign, but many vo ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDalai Lama calls for global action on economy - ABC Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643474.htm?section=justin">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643474.htm?section=justin</A> ... he said, speaking at a conference on the economic crisis in Germanys financial capital, Frankfurt. The Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, also said urgent measures were needed to fight global warming and close the gulf between rich and poor. "We dont need just nice talking, we must take action," he told an audience of several thousand gathered in a football stadium. The spiritu ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSaving greenbacks by going green - Las Vegas Review - Journal<A HREF="http://www.lvrj.com/business/52301302.html">http://www.lvrj.com/business/52301302.html</A> ... real estate trade group. "They want to work for a company that is thinking sustainable because its cool and the right thing to do." Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of the Earths global warming, observers say. "Corporate responsibility is becoming unavoidable," said Rick Van Diepen, chairman of the Committee on the Environment for the Las Vegas chapter of the American Instit ... 1relativeToGround-115.137,36.175,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThis is not your father39s America - Beaufort Observer<A HREF="http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-08-01-237022.112112ThisisnotyourfathersAmerica.html">http://www.beaufortobserver.net/Articles-c-2009-08-01-237022.112112ThisisnotyourfathersAmerica.html</A> ... Im beginning to feel like Im living in the former Soviet Union. This is truly frightening. Democrats have been haranguing republicans, for years, for not clocking in on their bogus theory of global warming. Crazy man Al Gore has won a Pulitzer and gotten rich preaching on the subject. Well, guess what. It has now been reported that in Chicago, July 2009 was the "second coldest in history. ... 1relativeToGround-77.3861,38.9696,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZYou Are Here39 by Colin Ellard looks at ways humans and animals ... - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com<A HREF="http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1249202165229850.xmlcoll=2">http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1249202165229850.xmlcoll=2</A> ... that we easily get physically lost, but that we lose touch with each other, and with the planet. The consequences range from sterile cities to a cavalier collective shrug at the urgent signs of global warming. The authors shift from hard science to philosophy may strike some readers as abrupt, but his message is well-reasoned and important. "You Are Here" should find its way to your bookshe ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCheck out the lastest books from area writers - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle<A HREF="http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090802/LIVING/908020303/1032/Checkoutthelastestbooksfromareawriters">http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090802/LIVING/908020303/1032/Checkoutthelastestbooksfromareawriters</A> ... Thoreaus Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming including Randall Curren Penguin, free download. Writers and photographers with a connection to global warming published their works in this anthology from the Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics. The contributors include scientists, students, activists, veterans, journalists, artists and others who live in 32 states str ... 1relativeToGround-77.6156,43.1548,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWind looks good as energy costs rise - Anchorage Daily News<A HREF="http://www.adn.com/3221/story/884945.html">http://www.adn.com/3221/story/884945.html</A> ... for itself in less than five years. But its not just saving money that drove Sackman to go green. He said concern for the environment was another factor in his decision. This is one way to combat global warming, he said. "People should be concerned about the environment," Sackman said. "Everybodys got to do their part, otherwise we wont have a world to live in." ... 1relativeToGround-78.6386,35.7721,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWeather is news because it39s a hot topic - Statesman Journal<A HREF="http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090802/COLUMN0701/908020312/1113/OPINION">http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090802/COLUMN0701/908020312/1113/OPINION</A> ... hit 106 degrees Wednesday, yet there was a drop of disappointment because Salem missed its all-time high of 108. Ah, if we could have just had two more stinking degrees Fahrenheit of good ol global warming, the record would be ours. A Facebook moment for, well, at least this summer. The disappointment didnt stop there for our journalists, who learned: -Eggs slide off cars. -Even kids wat ... 1relativeToGround-123.035,44.9429,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDalai Lama urges world co-operation to fight economic crisis - Jamaica Observer<A HREF="http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20090801T220000-0500156569OBSDALAILAMAURGESWORLDCOOPERATIONTOFIGHTECONOMICCRISIS.asp">http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20090801T220000-0500156569OBSDALAILAMAURGESWORLDCOOPERATIONTOFIGHTECONOMICCRISIS.asp</A> ... he said, speaking at a conference on the economic crisis in Germanys financial capital Frankfurt. The Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, also said urgent measures were needed to fight global warming and close the gulf between rich and poor. "We dont need just nice talking, we must take action," he told an audience of several thousand gathered in a football stadium. The spiritual l ... 1relativeToGround-76.8,18,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAir quality, part 1: Hold your breath - Pensacola News Journal<A HREF="http://www.pnj.com/article/99999999/NEWS10/90731024">http://www.pnj.com/article/99999999/NEWS10/90731024</A> ... of air pollution, none of the pollution control improvements already completed or under way has any measurable impact on carbon dioxide emissions, a primary greenhouse gas cited in concerns over global warming. The villains? Electric utilities and transportation. Gov. Charlie Crist has set a goal of reducing Floridas carbon dioxide emissions to 1990 levels by 2025 an ambitious goal that ma ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZImportant vote from Hodes, Shea-Porter - Concord Monitor<A HREF="http://www.cmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION/908020349/1029/OPINION03">http://www.cmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090802/OPINION/908020349/1029/OPINION03</A> ... the most recent science, this legislation affirms the urgency to reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming. Such comprehensive legislation will help ensure that the worst impacts of climate change are avoided, drive innovation in clean energy technology while decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and boost job creation in various sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and ... 1relativeToGround-75.9758,40.7826,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRecession Erodes Support for Environment - New America Media<A HREF="http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/viewarticle.html?articleid=0b5609213f0e2ca9b18db1b7e0a0f2d9">http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/viewarticle.html?articleid=0b5609213f0e2ca9b18db1b7e0a0f2d9</A> ... The economic concerns of the people in recession, she said, rising unemployment and foreclosures, have become a priority. Related Articles: The Climate Gap -- Poor, Minorities Hardest Hit by Climate Change Big Coal Cleans Up Through Bailouts Page 1 of 1 ... 1relativeToGround-122.419,37.7749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGovt seizes on ANU climate change report - ABC Regional Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm?site=sydney">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/02/2643473.htm?site=sydney</A> ... Govt seizes on ANU climate change report Posted August 2, 2009 16:24:00 Say gday to Macca in 2009! One man, one van, an epic five-month trip - say gday to Macca! Romeo and Juliet Lisa Mitchell plays a beautiful acoustic cover of a Dire Straits ballad. If viewing video click this icon to view full screen. If viewing video click this icon to view full screen. ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWhat kind of change will Seattle voters seek in Aug. 18 mayoral ... - Seattle Times<A HREF="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009584106seattlemayoroverview02m.html">http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009584106seattlemayoroverview02m.html</A> ... Kwame Garrett and corporate recruiter Norman Sigler. Amid all the criticism, meanwhile, Nickels has struggled to remind Seattle voters hes worked on issues dear to their hearts, such as transit, global warming and gay rights. He recently released a "progressive agenda" for the next four years, vowing to oversee the expansion of light rail to the University District "on time and on budget," bu ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClimate change a present threat to Pacific nations - Green Left Weekly<A HREF="http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41416">http://www.greenleft.org.au/2009/805/41416</A> ... 2 August 2009 Speakers from Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu and the Torres Strait Islands described how climate change affects their everyday lives at meetings of 180 people in Brisbane on July 28 and 170 people in Melbourne on July 30 Climate change has meant tidal surges now breach high sea walls, coast lines are being steadily washed away and staple crops and underground water sources are lo ... 1relativeToGround-79.4192,38.1932,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClean steam power plan rattles quake-prone town - Modesto Bee<A HREF="http://www.modbee.com/local/story/802975.html">http://www.modbee.com/local/story/802975.html</A> ... the technology would open up a power source big enough, in theory, to meet the nations entire energy demand thousands of times over, without producing the greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. In Anderson Springs, though, the project has homeowners worried that the regular quake activity with which they contend would get even worse. Over two decades, the region has experien ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHydroelectric future faces fish predicament - The Spokesman Review<A HREF="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/02/hydroelectric-future-faces-fish-predicament/">http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/02/hydroelectric-future-faces-fish-predicament/</A> ... aging hydroelectric dams to produce energy free of the curse of greenhouse gas emissions and Middle Eastern politics has suddenly made them financially attractive thanks to the new economics of climate change. Armed with the possibility of powerful new cap-and-trade financial bonuses, the National Hydropower Association has set a goal of doubling the nations hydropower capacity by 2025. Ex ... 1relativeToGround-117.426,47.6588,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUS lawmakers seek input on health-care reform - Poughkeepsie Journal<A HREF="http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020354">http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20090802/NEWS01/908020354</A> ... with the details. "Its important that we dont rush this through, like cap-and-trade," said Republican Rep. Chris Lee of Clarence, a Buffalo suburb, referring to House legislation to fight global warming. The Energy and Commerce Committee worked through the evening Friday to try to complete work on a compromise bill that would satisfy members of the Blue Dog Coalition of fiscally cons ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLetters, faxes, and e-mail - Press-Register - al.com<A HREF="http://www.al.com/opinion/press-register/letters.ssf?/base/opinion/1249204552200130.xmlcoll=3">http://www.al.com/opinion/press-register/letters.ssf?/base/opinion/1249204552200130.xmlcoll=3</A> ... You cant deny those record lows Global warming alarmists like to cite scientific studies about rising temperatures and the cause-and-effect of human activity and carbon dioxide levels. The problem is that science can be manipulated to support a theory. Unfortunately for the alarmists, you cannot deny facts such as record July lows, not only in Alabama but across the country. And you ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDo we still believe in fairy tales? - The Mississippi Press - gulflive.com<A HREF="http://www.gulflive.com/living/mississippipress/index.ssf?/base/news/1249208129213830.xmlcoll=5">http://www.gulflive.com/living/mississippipress/index.ssf?/base/news/1249208129213830.xmlcoll=5</A> ... I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me." The people of this country have been caught up in three myths or fairy tales. The first is global warming, the second is our failing health care system and the third is that our economy can be saved only by dumping billions of dollars, which we do not have, into the economy. Our esteemed ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoal fires up India farmers against power plants - Times of the Internet<A HREF="http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/97445.html">http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/97445.html</A> ... will ease supply problems. The villagers and environmentalists supporting them accept the need for more electricity but question whether coal is the answer. With concern about high levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, they want renewable energy, which currently supplies about 25 percent of Indias electricity, to be given greater priority. According to Gre ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina-Turkey and Xinjiang: a frayed relationship - Australia.TO<A HREF="http://www.australia.to/index.php?option=comcontentview=articleid=13162:china-turkey-and-xinjiang-a-frayed-relationshipcatid=88:in-depthItemid=204">http://www.australia.to/index.php?option=comcontentview=articleid=13162:china-turkey-and-xinjiang-a-frayed-relationshipcatid=88:in-depthItemid=204</A> ... community - including the United States - is in no mood to annoy the Chinese leadership at a time when it needs Chinas cooperation over managing the global financial crisis and addressing climate change. Most powerful states are preoccupied more with Chinas stability than seeing it progress toward democracy and inter-ethnic harmony. China in any case has already dismissed Erdogans ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndependents are taking a second look - Houma Courier<A HREF="http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20090802/ARTICLES/908019941/1214?Title=Independents-are-taking-a-second-look">http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20090802/ARTICLES/908019941/1214?Title=Independents-are-taking-a-second-look</A> ... of a stimulus package totaling almost 800 billion. But they have seen few positive results from that huge amount of government spending. Voters have also seen the House pass a thousand-page energy/climate change bill that will expand the governments role in the economy and pit winners against losers in various states and industries. And now Congress is debating perhaps the largest and most expe ... 1relativeToGround-90.7195,29.5958,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAA Insurance Publishes New Industry Research - E1 News<A HREF="http://www.e1buytoletmortgages.co.uk/news/latest-insurance-industry-news/aa-insurance-publishes-new-industry-research-2389.html">http://www.e1buytoletmortgages.co.uk/news/latest-insurance-industry-news/aa-insurance-publishes-new-industry-research-2389.html</A> ... For instance Simon Douglas, director for AA Insurance says that insurance providers are becoming more and more concerned with the rise in cost and frequency of insurance claims associated with climate change he adds that claims for flooding, storm and subsidence damage have risen even in those areas where such weather events were previously unknown. The other result of the AA Insurance re ... 1relativeToGround-2,54,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMexico City Announces Emergency Water-Rationing Plan - Ethiopian Review<A HREF="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/20021">http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/20021</A> ... new cutbacks is to save 6.68 million cubic meters 235.4 million cubic feet of water per month, or 3.5 percent of the water consumed by the city and its surrounding area. The leftist mayor blamed climate change for "disrupting" the rainy seasons to the point that authorities cannot depend on rain falling at set times during the year in Greater Mexico Citys 59 municipalities. That has compoun ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAgency big in US psyche but must inspire again, some say - Florida Today<A HREF="http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090802/NEWS02/908020315/1006/NEWS01/DoesNASAhaveanidentitycrisis">http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090802/NEWS02/908020315/1006/NEWS01/DoesNASAhaveanidentitycrisis</A> ... in and say, Youre going to be working on the next Mars rover. . . . Youre working on the next Hubble, " he said. "On the robotic side, Youre working on a spacecraft that will help with the climate change issue. " The difficult part, he said, will be keeping those employees at the agency long enough to take advantage of their brilliance. Dewhurst suggested that NASA may want to draw ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNow the group of vulnerables - Smash Hits<A HREF="http://news.smashits.com/413065/Now-the-group-of-vulnerables.htm">http://news.smashits.com/413065/Now-the-group-of-vulnerables.htm</A> ... New Delhi, Aug 2 IANS Global warming leads to rise in sea levels, threatening countries like the Maldives, an atoll nation. In order to make the world take note of their plight, these countries have formed a group called V10 - V for Vulnerable. Leading the pack is Bangladesh, which has a long coast. Others include Kiribatu, Vanuatu, Liberia and Cape Verde. Maldives Foreign Minister Ahmed Shahe ... 1relativeToGround-91.9627,41.0086,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPoll hit a reality check for Barack Obama - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25871534-2703,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25871534-2703,00.html</A> ... recession. "His personal attributes are still very high," said a White House aide. "People think he wants to do the right thing." The success of Mr Obamas ambitious agenda - from healthcare and climate change to education - could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticising a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Mr Ob ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIf the Sydney Opera House sinks it39s all Turnbull39s fault - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25871981-20261,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25871981-20261,00.html</A> ... house, which is 3.5m above sea level, could be swamped by high tides. A senior Labor source said the report would mark the beginning of a campaign to pressure Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull on climate change and emissions trading. "Well be pulling every policy lever and using every means at our disposal to argue a case to protect jobs and protect the environment by tackling climate change, ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLabor39s integrity takes a hit - Courier Mail<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25871130-13360,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25871130-13360,00.html</A> ... AUSTRALIANS for years have been told that employment generated from environmentally-friendly industries was the way of the future. Its been a prediction that we, quickly rising to the climate change challenge, have stoically accepted. And never more so now as the pressures of the global financial crisis and an impending Emissions Trading Scheme intersect. Thats why so many stakeholders, fro ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMany want bolder emissions cuts<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588231ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588231ref=rss</A> ... than the Government when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a survey suggests. The online poll found that there was support for deeper cuts than the 15 per cent by 2020 as suggested by Climate Change Minister Nick Smith and Prime Minister John Key. The poll of 2251 people found 51 per cent wanted cuts of at least 16 per cent while 49 per cent wanted cuts of at least 20 per cent. T ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSix key threats to life as we know it<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588230ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588230ref=rss</A> ... bad record on species loss and that could worsen if Governments did not act quickly. Habitat loss, invasive plants and animals, illegal logging and overfishing, pollution, wildlife diseases and climate change were listed as the biggest dangers to biodiversity. The authors recommended banning bottom trawling, more marine reserves, polluter-pays laws for water and making plans to move species ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRail plan hits beef industry<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,25871096-3102,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,20797,25871096-3102,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... a road network for heavy transports. "It gets up my nose that they cannot see the true costs of abandoning sustainable transport systems and they ignore their own policies about reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They have a fetish for coal and ignore other sectors." ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZKevin Rudd calls Malcolm Turnbull39s bluff on bills - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25873103-5013871,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25873103-5013871,00.html</A> ... for compromise, saying the government should serve its full term. An election must be held by April 2011. "Australians will not be keen on being forced to an election because of a deeply flawed climate change bill," Senator Brown said. He said the Greens had blocked the Rudd Bank legislation because the government would not agree to its amendment to limit the salaries of chief executives o ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAid Flowing, But Food Crisis Drags On<A HREF="http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=47935">http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=47935</A> ... nations commitment to aiding the Caribbean nation. The commitment to help Haiti comes at a time when the global financial crisis has forced most donors to renege on funding for AIDS research, climate change research, and higher education programmes. But as Jean Claude Fignole, the director of ActionAid Haiti, told IPS, "International aid cooperation has actually not decreased to Haiti this ... 1relativeToGround-107.459,36.7667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUnion push to get workers their dues<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25873069-2702,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,25873069-2702,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... occupational health and safety, and protection of workers entitlements where an employer became insolvent. Although the conferences final day was marked by protests about gay rights and climate change, cabinet ministers yesterday defended the stage-managed nature of the event after Liberal frontbencher Tony Abbott labelled it "a conference on Mogadon". Unions failed to make any gro ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPhilippines mourns democracy icon Corazon Aquino<A HREF="http://www.fox23.com:80/news/world/story/Philippines-mourns-democracy-icon-Corazon-Aquino/mv3qwTUXoEapIoVKnDoASg.cspx?rss=80">http://www.fox23.com:80/news/world/story/Philippines-mourns-democracy-icon-Corazon-Aquino/mv3qwTUXoEapIoVKnDoASg.cspx?rss=80</A> ... This station will not store your email address or your recipients email address or use them in any way. The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda from health care and climate change to education could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Demi M ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGreenpeace calls on President Yudhoyono to help stop forest fires<A HREF="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/02/greenpeace-calls-president-yudhoyono-help-stop-forest-fires.html">http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/02/greenpeace-calls-president-yudhoyono-help-stop-forest-fires.html</A> ... on deforestation. During his second term, he will be amongst the eight key world leaders who have the historic opportunity to lead the concerted global efforts to reverse the worst impacts of climate change at the UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December." said Zulfahmi, a forest campaigner for Greenpeace Southeast Asia. "To show his intent, the President should ensure a fire-fre ... 1relativeToGround106.829,-6.17444,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGreen Inc. Column: Governments Can Promote Energy Efficiency<A HREF="http://www10.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/business/energy-environment/03iht-green03.html?r=5partner=rssemc=rss">http://www10.nytimes.com/2009/08/03/business/energy-environment/03iht-green03.html?r=5partner=rssemc=rss</A> ... has proved easiest to do nothing. New thinking is afoot, however. With last years energy price spikes still fresh in the collective mind-set, along with growing concern about energy security and climate change, governments in the United States and elsewhere are showing renewed commitment to energy-saving policies. And in theory, there are easy savings to be had. "The main advantage to effici ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFreelance diplomats lend a hand to would-be states <A HREF="http://www.hiiraan.com/news2rss/2009/Aug/freelancediplomatslendahandtowouldbestates.aspx">http://www.hiiraan.com/news2rss/2009/Aug/freelancediplomatslendahandtowouldbestates.aspx</A> ... with the poorest paying only nominal amounts. The group also counsels established nations on issues where they lack expertise, including advising the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the U.N. climate change process and working with East European countries applying for EU membership. "We advise would-be countries, but also regular states where we can add our own expertise to theirs, as lon ... 1relativeToGround-75.7,45.4167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZYudhoyono urged to stop escalation of forest fires - Jakarta Post<A HREF="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/02/yudhoyono-urged-stop-escalation-forest-fires.html">http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/02/yudhoyono-urged-stop-escalation-forest-fires.html</A> ... by declaring a moratorium on deforestation," he said. He said that Yudhoyono would be among eight key world leaders who have an historic opportunity to lead global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change at a UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December. "To show his intent, the President should ensure a fire-free season this year and stop palm oil and paper companies from burning an ... 1relativeToGround106.829,-6.17444,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPrepare for a world after Kyoto quickly or be left behind - JoongAng Daily<A HREF="http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2908242">http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2908242</A> ... emissions reductions, the adoption of new trade regulations and incentives for emission reduction are being pursued. If Korea does not respond pro-actively to such international efforts to address climate change, it may lose export competitiveness as well as miss opportunities to develop renewable energy and low-carbon businesses into next-generation growth engines. Indeed, it may incur substan ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency 39improves in first half39 - MSN Malaysia News<A HREF="http://news.my.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3505944">http://news.my.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3505944</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Get the latest in film, mus ... 1relativeToGround-122.122,47.674,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMany want bolder emissions cuts - New Zealand Herald<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588231">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588231</A> ... than the Government when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a survey suggests. The online poll found that there was support for deeper cuts than the 15 per cent by 2020 as suggested by Climate Change Minister Nick Smith and Prime Minister John Key. The poll of 2251 people found 51 per cent wanted cuts of at least 16 per cent while 49 per cent wanted cuts of at least 20 per cent. T ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGM crops could cut costs and methane - New Zealand Herald<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588241">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588241</A> ... of farmers to take the technology to field trials. Trials so far show producers and the environment would be the benefactors through more efficient and better performing farm systems. With greenhouse gas emissions becoming an issue and potential cost to farmers, Dr Jones said trials have shown the technology would result in more efficient nitrogen cycling, meaning less nitrous oxide and ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSix key threats to life as we know it - New Zealand Herald<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588230">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?cid=1objectid=10588230</A> ... bad record on species loss and that could worsen if Governments did not act quickly. Habitat loss, invasive plants and animals, illegal logging and overfishing, pollution, wildlife diseases and climate change were listed as the biggest dangers to biodiversity. The authors recommended banning bottom trawling, more marine reserves, polluter-pays laws for water and making plans to move species ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZYar39Adua: Traveling When Nation Burns - The Guardian - Nigeria<A HREF="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/sundaymagazine/article01/indexn2html?pdate=020809ptitle=YaraposAdua:20Traveling20When20Nation20Burns">http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/sundaymagazine/article01/indexn2html?pdate=020809ptitle=YaraposAdua:20Traveling20When20Nation20Burns</A> ... on July 8. Also noteworthy is the fact that President Hu left the summit on the morning before US President Barack Obama arrived. Many critical issues like taking stock of the economic crisis, climate change and food security were to be discussed at the meet. All these not withstanding, the Chinese leader chose to go back home and take control of the levers in dealing with the unrest. YarA ... 1relativeToGround-2,54,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency 39improves in first half39 - MSN Philippines News<A HREF="http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3505976">http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3505976</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Its the sport that Filipin ... 1relativeToGround-122.122,47.674,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency up - Straits Times<A HREF="http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking2BNews/Asia/Story/STIStory411505.html">http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking2BNews/Asia/Story/STIStory411505.html</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. -- AFP ... 1relativeToGround103.856,1.29306,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe decision by the Swiss government not to meet the Dalai Lama ... - Swissinfo<A HREF="http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front.html?siteSect=105ty=stref=fbsid=11021905">http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/front.html?siteSect=105ty=stref=fbsid=11021905</A> ... show member nations in an unending scramble for power - power to occupy, power for war, power for weapons. Of course, there are talks about religion, nonviolence, good will, environment protection, global warming, etc. So-called peace makers see the same problems in Tibet, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Middle East. But there is no voice rising for the humble and occupied Tibetans. All attention gets ... 1relativeToGround7.46667,46.9167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBrown coal ally in reducing gas - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25871584-5018910,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25871584-5018910,00.html</A> ... has also been much talk about treaties covering carbon stored in forests, but there is now a growing push for soil carbon, or terrestrial carbon, to be included in international agreements to lower greenhouse gases. There is a growing realisation that bad farmland management has greatly reduced the amount of carbon that can be stored in root systems and in the soil -- in Australia and around t ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTexas Ag Greets International Visitors - AgWired<A HREF="http://agwired.com/2009/08/02/texas-ag-greets-international-visitors/">http://agwired.com/2009/08/02/texas-ag-greets-international-visitors/</A> ... the second largest ag state in the nation." Drew also talked about the severe drought that much of Texas is experiencing and how it could impact the cattle herd, as well as the implications of the climate change bill being considered by Congress for agricultural producers. IFAJ/AMS 2009 Photo Album Listen to an interview with Drew here: ... 1relativeToGround-92.1224,38.6403,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmers can feed the world - Livemint<A HREF="http://www.livemint.com/2009/08/02210323/Farmers-can-feed-the-world.html?h=B">http://www.livemint.com/2009/08/02210323/Farmers-can-feed-the-world.html?h=B</A> ... four decades, the worlds farmers will have to double production. They will most likely need to accomplish this feat on a shrinking land base and in the face of environmental demands caused by climate change. At this time of critical need, the epicentre of our collective work should focus on driving continued investments from both the public and private sectors in efficient agriculture pr ... 1relativeToGround77.2,28.6,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - WQOW TV News 18<A HREF="http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377">http://www.wqow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-91.4099,39.9356,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSteelworkers39 riot reveals China39s underlying problems - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25872703-5005200,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25872703-5005200,00.html</A> ... "The two sides also held a frank, in-depth exchange of views on neutralising the impact of the international financial crisis, pushing for an early recovery of the world economy, coping with global climate change, developing clean and highly efficient energy, protecting the environment, and ensuring energy security," Chinas state-run Xinhua news agency claimed. "Important results have been ac ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFrench oyster plague may crack BC trade shell - Kelowna.com<A HREF="http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/french-oyster-plague-may-crack-b-c-trade-shell/">http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/french-oyster-plague-may-crack-b-c-trade-shell/</A> ... take a sea of change before their oysters slide down French palettes. A plague has plunged the French oyster industry into a crisis, killing off 90 per cent of next years harvest. Everything from global warming to toxic algae and chemicals have been blamed, but no cause has been determined. But B.C. oyster farmers cant sell into European Union countries, due to a trade barrier on the provinc ... 1relativeToGround-119.267,50.2667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSun splits water for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow - The Daily Planet<A HREF="http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2009/08/02/news/doc4a74c8be65563210725581.txt">http://www.telluridenews.com/articles/2009/08/02/news/doc4a74c8be65563210725581.txt</A> ... He will illuminate how his revolutionary invention captures sunlight and creates enough energy to potentially meet the entire worlds needs by 2050. The worlds population is rapidly growing, climate change is upon us, and developing nations urgently require accessible and reliable energy to improve transportation, agricultural, and educational needs. "You cant have a greater energy secur ... 1relativeToGround-90.5151,41.5067,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnalysis: Obama must regain momentum after Gates - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier<A HREF="http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/politics/usobamaharvardscholaranalysis.txt">http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/politics/usobamaharvardscholaranalysis.txt</A> ... Photo/Gerald Herbert Saturday, August 1, 2009 8:45 PM CDT Analysis: Obama must regain momentum after Gates The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda from health care and climate change to education could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency 39improves in first half39 - AFP<A HREF="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hkF47BV82cLIrLKZO-4TpmWo90wg">http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hkF47BV82cLIrLKZO-4TpmWo90wg</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Copyright 2009 AFP. All rights ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCarrotmob Sets Its Sights on Charleston - Treehugger<A HREF="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/carrotmob-comes-to-charleston.php">http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/carrotmob-comes-to-charleston.php</A> ... the green movement. It helps small businesses that truly care about the future of the area to understand how they can take steps to green their business. In Charleston, where the effects of global climate change, pollution, and water quality are often seen first as a result the quality of the fishing, warming waters, and huge population spikes, people want change and awareness is key. More on ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZEnergy spotlight: Energy Independence Company helps businesses ... - NRToday.com<A HREF="http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090802/GUESTCOLUMNS/907319969/1055">http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20090802/GUESTCOLUMNS/907319969/1055</A> ... call 496-3987 or send e-mail to . "Energy Spotlight" is a monthly feature in The News-Review, highlighting what local businesses and organization do to save on energy costs. The Douglas County Global Warming Coalition, a group that promotes energy efficiency, is canvassing local business owners and organizational leaders about practices that reduce energy costs. To nominate your firm for an ... 1relativeToGround-123.342,43.2165,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNo Green But On The Flag Of The Prophet - Right Side News<A HREF="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908025786/culture-wars/no-green-but-on-the-flag-of-the-prophet.html">http://www.rightsidenews.com/200908025786/culture-wars/no-green-but-on-the-flag-of-the-prophet.html</A> ... need to start dying earlier! we cannot take care of millions of rich white people on their second hearts and third livers living until after one hundred years of age! that is the reason there is global warming and every single lack on this earth! Rich white men with cyborg parts running goldman sachs! when someone is aged sixty and gets sick, they need to not go to heroic measures, they need ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNorth Shore residents support social change - Kelowna.com<A HREF="http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/north-shore-residents-support-social-change/">http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/north-shore-residents-support-social-change/</A> ... August 2nd, 2009 12:41 am Canwest News Service Scholarships from the provincial government will help train business leaders from Vancouver and Whistler to help them reduce their firms greenhouse gas emissions, increase efficiency and save money, according to a recent announcement from John Yap, the minister of state for climate action. A total of 20 scholarships, worth 1,500, wil ... 1relativeToGround-119.267,50.2667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest To Draw Crowds To Southwestern Minn. - WCCO<A HREF="http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.farmfest.redwood.2.1111534.html">http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.farmfest.redwood.2.1111534.html</A> ... The following page was sent to Farmfest To Draw Crowds To Southwestern Minn. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. File AP Farmers and politicians make their way to southwestern Minnesota this week for Farmfest, the annual agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday th ... 1relativeToGround-93.2638,44.98,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGE39s Smart and Subsidized Appliances - Ethiopian Review<A HREF="http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/20116">http://www.ethiopianreview.com/articles/20116</A> ... New smart appliances from GE will do great things. They will save energy, reduce greenhouse gases, curb demand for power on the utility grid, generate "green jobs" in America and oh, I almost forgot clean your clothes, wash your dishes and keep your ice cream from melting. They will also be financed, in part, with your tax dollars, if, as seems likely, the company has its way. Incentives for ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUnabated use of groundwater threatens Arizona39s future - KPNX-12<A HREF="http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2009/08/02/20090802bucket-groundwater-CP.html?wired">http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2009/08/02/20090802bucket-groundwater-CP.html?wired</A> ... hold the groundwater. Cities and towns are even preparing to tap underground reserves set aside as a hedge against future shortages. And looming over it all are the separate threats of drought and climate change, which could strain surface-water supplies at the same time that groundwater resources are shrinking. Water providers are scrambling to find more-reliable sources of water, but with no ... 1relativeToGround-112.074,33.4484,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChristian Leaders Urged to Speak Out for Climate Change Victims - Christian Post<A HREF="http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090802/christian-leaders-urged-to-speak-out-for-climate-change-victims/index.html">http://www.christianpost.com/article/20090802/christian-leaders-urged-to-speak-out-for-climate-change-victims/index.html</A> ... and development professionals from 38 countries are rallying church leaders, CEOs, and NGO and parachurch group directors around the world to join their call to world leaders ahead of critical climate change negotiations in Copenhagen this December. The leaders, who drafted a statement last month while attending the Micah Network Global Consultation on Climate Change in Limuru, Kenya, ar ... 1relativeToGround-77.0364,38.8951,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWill China Implode? - Phayul<A HREF="http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?article=WillChinaImplode3Fid=25264t=1c=4">http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?article=WillChinaImplode3Fid=25264t=1c=4</A> ... at the opening this week of a two-day high-level dialogue with visiting Chinese officials. With just a nod to the recent troubles in Xinjiang, Obama ticked off a list of common concerns from climate change to economic recovery. In all of them, Chinese cooperation is essential. In a globalized world, Chinas troubles are everybodys troubles and the U.S. has little interest in seeing them ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGreener Vail: Eat, drink and be sustainable - Vail Daily News<A HREF="http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20090802/AE/907319936/1064">http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20090802/AE/907319936/1064</A> ... choices support the local food economy. Another example is going vegetarian ... some of the time. London medical journal The Lancet says reducing your meat consumption by 10 percent could help slow global warming. Eating locally, buying organic and digesting less meat are the backbone ideas of a sustainable diet. There are a few regional food events coming up that take these ideas and not only ... 1relativeToGround-119.814,39.5296,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZKeys to Energy, Climate Causes is Less Driving and Better Vehicles - NewsBlaze<A HREF="http://newsblaze.com/story/20090802082424tsop.nb/topstory.html">http://newsblaze.com/story/20090802082424tsop.nb/topstory.html</A> ... at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. It was that the question did not address the real issue. "The most promising solution to our dependence on imported oil and the climate change challenge is to get people to use transportation other than individual vehicles," he said. Like bicycles? Yes, biking, hiking, ride sharing and telecommuting are all part of the solut ... 1relativeToGround-121.176,38.678,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - WXOW.com<A HREF="http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377">http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-91.4099,39.9356,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency 39improves in first half39 - France24<A HREF="http://www.france24.com/en/20090802-china-energy-efficiency-improves-first-half">http://www.france24.com/en/20090802-china-energy-efficiency-improves-first-half</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. France 24 - Envoyer par emai ... 1relativeToGround5.73333,45.6333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCan Obama recover from his 1st major 39personal debacle?39 - Dubuque Telegraph Herald<A HREF="http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=251873">http://www.thonline.com/article.cfm?id=251873</A> ... WASHINGTON -- The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda -- from health care and climate change to education -- could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas widely publicized effort to defuse the first racial flare-up of his young presidency by inviting the ... 1relativeToGround-90.6646,42.5006,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy intensity down 3.35 pct in first half - Reuters AlertNet<A HREF="http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK133146.htm">http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/PEK133146.htm</A> ... comes under pressure as the highest annual emitter of the gasses that cause global warming. It will be in the spotlight this December when the world tries to settle a global framework for tackling climate change at United Nations-led talks in Copenhagen Beijing says that its emissions per capita and over the course of history are lower than those of rich nations which went through long, dirty ... 1relativeToGround-77.3861,38.9696,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy intensity down 3.35 pct in first half - Reuters<A HREF="http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK133146">http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSPEK133146</A> ... comes under pressure as the highest annual emitter of the gasses that cause global warming. It will be in the spotlight this December when the world tries to settle a global framework for tackling climate change at United Nations-led talks in Copenhagen Beijing says that its emissions per capita and over the course of history are lower than those of rich nations which went through long, dirty i ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPower Trip - Theatrically Berkeley - Bay Area Indymedia<A HREF="http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/08/02/18613663.php">http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/08/02/18613663.php</A> ... bounced around the city until two years and later. So please enjoy the madness.. which is all I want Power Trip is the story of a city that set out to be a leading force in the fight against global warming. In 2006 The City of Berkeley passed Measure G with an overwhelming 81 voter approval. This measure while void of specifics set a clear aggressive goal of an 80 reduction in greenhous ... 1relativeToGround-122.419,37.7749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPeople wanting to reduce their quotcarbon footprintquot on the Earth ... - 7thSpace Interactive press release<A HREF="http://7thspace.com/headlines/316073/peoplewantingtoreducetheircarbonfootprintontheearthhaveonechoiceavailablethatyieldsalargelongtermbenefithaveonelesschild.html">http://7thspace.com/headlines/316073/peoplewantingtoreducetheircarbonfootprintontheearthhaveonechoiceavailablethatyieldsalargelongtermbenefithaveonelesschild.html</A> ... countries. The average long-term carbon impact of a child born in the U.S. along with all of its descendants is more than 160 times the impact of a child born in Bangladesh. "In discussions about climate change, we tend to focus on the carbon emissions of an individual over his or her lifetime," said Paul Murtaugh, an OSU professor of statistics. "Those are important issues and its essential ... 1relativeToGround4.91667,52.35,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoal Power Facing Roadblocks - Political Affairs Magazine<A HREF="http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/8855/">http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/8855/</A> ... to bring all these polluting power plants online, people starting taking notice. People realised that if all these coal power plants came online, there would be no chance for the U.S. to cure climate change and cap our carbon emissions," Glynn said. Carbon dioxide is just one pollutant of concern, Glynn said. Others include arsenic, mercury, lead and cadmium. In the Longleaf case, the Sier ... 1relativeToGround-77.3861,38.9696,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBritish PM Gordon Brown to write book on Gandhi - MorungExpress<A HREF="http://www.morungexpress.com/national/30086.html">http://www.morungexpress.com/national/30086.html</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround94.25,26,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAndrew mckillop: Making world cities sustainable - VHeadline.com<A HREF="http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=82460">http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=82460</A> ... we have rich world-poor world conflict over resources, certainly incorporated and included in OECD and Chindia China India policy stances on who is responsible for historical or accumulated climate change, and who must act first and cut most in the area of CO2 emissions reduction INTER-LINKED CHALLENGES The various and numerous challenges to moving cities towards sustainability, some ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - Worthington Daily Globe<A HREF="http://www.dglobe.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/">http://www.dglobe.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAnalysis: Recovery for Obama after Gates39 arrest? - KOKI FOX 23<A HREF="http://www.fox23.com/mostpopular/story/Analysis-Recovery-for-Obama-after-Gates-arrest/5UwkhemqpkCfGMkg7IaO7g.cspx">http://www.fox23.com/mostpopular/story/Analysis-Recovery-for-Obama-after-Gates-arrest/5UwkhemqpkCfGMkg7IaO7g.cspx</A> ... Miramax for the movie City of God February 5, 2004 in New York City. Peter Kramer, Getty Images WASHINGTON AP The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda from health care and climate change to education could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticizing a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency 39improves in first half39 - Times of the Internet<A HREF="http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/97465.html">http://www.timesoftheinternet.com/97465.html</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Copyright 2009 AFP All Rights ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Town Hall<A HREF="http://townhall.com/news/us/2009/08/02/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines">http://townhall.com/news/us/2009/08/02/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-119.038,34.2164,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMalkin Calls Right-Wing Tea Party Movement A 39Counter-Insurgency39 - Think Progress<A HREF="http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/02/malkin-counter-insurgencies/">http://thinkprogress.org/2009/08/02/malkin-counter-insurgencies/</A> ... Dems Detailed In Memo: Yell, Stand Up And Shout Out, Rattle Him Jon Stewart Gets Kristol To Concede Government Can Provide First-Class Health Care Obama administration reveals evidence of global warming kept secret under Bush. Republicans Reveal Their Hypocrisy On Health Care, Refuse To Support Bill To Kill Government-Run Medicare Did an embezzlement scandal force Sarah Palin to resign ... 1relativeToGround-77.0364,38.8951,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - The Associated Press<A HREF="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdLoL9peEgXefH0jfFD5Y3iPxVawD99QSDLO0">http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdLoL9peEgXefH0jfFD5Y3iPxVawD99QSDLO0</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - The Associated Press<A HREF="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdLoL9peEgXefH0jfFD5Y3iPxVawD99QSCVG1">http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gdLoL9peEgXefH0jfFD5Y3iPxVawD99QSCVG1</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Forbes<A HREF="http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/08/02/ap6729740.html">http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/08/02/ap6729740.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?a=jicw9ohebjgtitle=Hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines">http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?a=jicw9ohebjgtitle=Hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - TheNewsTribune.com<A HREF="http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/831632.html">http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/northwest/story/831632.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoal fires up India39s farmers against new power plants - eTaiwan News<A HREF="http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/newscontent.php?id=1020486lang=engnews">http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/newscontent.php?id=1020486lang=engnews</A> ... will ease supply problems. The villagers and environmentalists supporting them accept the need for more electricity but question whether coal is the answer. With concern about high levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, they want renewable energy, which currently supplies about 25 percent of Indias electricity, to be given greater priority. According to Gree ... 1relativeToGround121.532,25.0478,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Belleville News Democrat<A HREF="http://www.bnd.com/326/story/867564.html">http://www.bnd.com/326/story/867564.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Chicago Tribune<A HREF="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wa-climatechangekids,0,1895054.story">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wa-climatechangekids,0,1895054.story</A> ... Students hike in Wash., learn about climate change By SHANNON DININNY Associated Press Writer 12:03 PM CDT, August 2, 2009 NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. - In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - Hartford Courant<A HREF="http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,4122362.story">http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,4122362.story</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClunkers bill could face tougher road in Senate - The Hill<A HREF="http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/clunkers-bill-could-face-tougher-road-in-senate-2009-08-02.html">http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/clunkers-bill-could-face-tougher-road-in-senate-2009-08-02.html</A> ... before it throws another 2 billion into the pot," said Dan Becker of the Safe Climate Campaign, an environmental group. "Did most of the taxpayer subsidy go for efficient, clean vehicles that cut global warming pollution and our oil addiction or did people trade in old clunkers for new gas-guzzlers?" Meanwhile, Sen. Claire McCaskill D-Mo. sent a Twitter message on Friday raising cost concern ... 1relativeToGround-77.0364,38.8951,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClimate change: Dhaka to sponsor confce of vulnerable countries - The New Nation<A HREF="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0759.htm">http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0759.htm</A> ... DU Correspondent Bangladesh has taken an initiative to organise international conference of the vulnerable countries MVC of the adverse impacts of climate change and bring them under an umbrella creating a separate negotiation group under UN framework to address their concerns more effectively at global level. "We opted for MVC and already communicated the idea with some countries mostly vulner ... 1relativeToGround-73.9496,40.6501,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarming groups reluctant to embrace GE - Otago Daily Times<A HREF="http://www.odt.co.nz/news/farming/67989/farming-groups-reluctant-embrace-ge">http://www.odt.co.nz/news/farming/67989/farming-groups-reluctant-embrace-ge</A> ... an application to Erma, and it would wait until it was before taking a position. New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development chief executive Peter Neilson said in order to address climate change, the public might have to trade off other concerns because GM could be a solution to greenhouse gas emissions. New Zealands biggest greenhouse gas was methane emitted by ruminant ani ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Washington Post<A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/02/AR2009080201092.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/02/AR2009080201092.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-76.0013,37.2265,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - San Luis Obispo Tribune<A HREF="http://www.sanluisobispo.com/348/story/802932.html">http://www.sanluisobispo.com/348/story/802932.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - Baltimore Sun<A HREF="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,1031419.story">http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,1031419.story</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZReckless capitalism causes recession - The New Nation<A HREF="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0768.htm">http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0768.htm</A> ... founder states, the representatives of the African Union and Spain, Turkey and the Netherlands. Even as the global state terrorists led by the America are adding to the environmental pollution plus climate change with their illegal invasions destroying Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan and killing defenseless Muslims there to the tune of a million, the overarching objective was to inspire more effe ... 1relativeToGround-73.9496,40.6501,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIce pockets choking Northern Passage: officials - Kelowna.com<A HREF="http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/ice-pockets-choking-northern-passage-officials/">http://www.kelowna.com/2009/08/02/ice-pockets-choking-northern-passage-officials/</A> ... do not yet know if it will fall below the 2007 record." Scientists believe the ongoing retreat is being driven by several factors, including rising global temperatures associated with human-induced climate change, and the associated breakup and loss of thicker, multi-year year ice that is being replaced only seasonally by a thin layer of winter ice that disappears quickly each summer. Earlier t ... 1relativeToGround-119.267,50.2667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - The Olympian<A HREF="http://www.theolympian.com/northwest/story/928384.html">http://www.theolympian.com/northwest/story/928384.html</A> ... Students hike in Wash., learn about climate change By SHANNON DININNY Associated Press Writer bull Published August 02, 2009 NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponso ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Seattle Times<A HREF="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009587408apwaclimatechangekids.html">http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009587408apwaclimatechangekids.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Contra Costa Times<A HREF="http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci12978501?nclickcheck=1">http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci12978501?nclickcheck=1</A> ... a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Sea ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - Duluth News Tribune<A HREF="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/">http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Modesto Bee<A HREF="http://www.modbee.com/state/story/803151.html">http://www.modbee.com/state/story/803151.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUK PM to write on Mahatma Gandhi - Spicezee<A HREF="http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story37018.htm">http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story37018.htm</A> ... a bigger role in world affairs in the future and Britain is working with it on development of its new educational institutions. "We want to work closely with India on a whole range of issues like climate change. On financial services, industry, pharmaceuticals and the use of information technology there is growing cooperation between our countries," he said, noting that New Delhi has "a highly ... 1relativeToGround80.75,27.25,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - San Diego Union Tribune<A HREF="http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/02/wa-climate-change-kids-080209/">http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/02/wa-climate-change-kids-080209/</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, S ... 1relativeToGround-117.157,32.7153,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change - cbs4denver.com<A HREF="http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewsco/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html">http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewsco/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html</A> ... The following page was sent to Students Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Writer NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. AP In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups spon ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Seattle Times<A HREF="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009587406apuscoraldamage.html">http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2009587406apuscoraldamage.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe worldwide land grab - The Daily Star<A HREF="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99792">http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99792</A> ... equilibrium that sustains natures life support system -- emanate from unsustainable development, the human greed to over-exploit nature, and profligate lifestyle in the rich advanced countries. As climate change is a stark reality today, adversely affecting the poor who have nowhere to go and nothing to cling to when displaced by drought, famine and desertification, large swaths of farm land an ... 1relativeToGround90.4086,23.7231,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZEnforce Alternative Child Food Marketing Act: Hasina, Daycare ... - The New Nation<A HREF="http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0756.htm">http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2009/08/03/news0756.htm</A> ... kids. She mentioned statistics of UNICEF that through breastfeeding of all children till 6 months after birth over 15 lakh children can be protected from early deaths. Stating that due to the global climate change the frequencies of natural calamity have increased, the Prime Minister said breastfeeding can be most effective way for survival of the children during the disastrous situation. "Throug ... 1relativeToGround-73.9496,40.6501,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Marin Independent-Journal<A HREF="http://www.marinij.com/ci12978501">http://www.marinij.com/ci12978501</A> ... a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Sea ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest To Draw Crowds To Southwestern Minn. - WCCO<A HREF="http://wcco.com/wireapnewsmn/Farmfest.to.draw.2.1111526.html">http://wcco.com/wireapnewsmn/Farmfest.to.draw.2.1111526.html</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-93.2638,44.98,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - WKBT<A HREF="http://www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377">http://www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833377</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws mor ... 1relativeToGround-91.2396,43.8014,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Monterey County Herald<A HREF="http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci12978501?nclickcheck=1">http://www.montereyherald.com/state/ci12978501?nclickcheck=1</A> ... a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Sea ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change - CBS2 Chicago<A HREF="http://cbs2chicago.com/wireapnewsil/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html">http://cbs2chicago.com/wireapnewsil/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html</A> ... The following page was sent to Students Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Writer NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. AP In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups spon ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii Protecting Coral Reefs With Big Fines - New York Times<A HREF="http://www10.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/02/us/AP-US-Coral-Damage.html?r=5">http://www10.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/02/us/AP-US-Coral-Damage.html?r=5</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WTVM<A HREF="http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400">http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-86.3,32.3668,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Atlanta Journal Constitution<A HREF="http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-106343.html">http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-106343.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Macon Telegraph<A HREF="http://www.macon.com/nation/story/796972.html">http://www.macon.com/nation/story/796972.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClaim GE could curb global warming - Otago Daily Times<A HREF="http://www.odt.co.nz/news/farming/67987/claim-ge-could-curb-global-warming">http://www.odt.co.nz/news/farming/67987/claim-ge-could-curb-global-warming</A> ... you need to be behind us financially and morally." Trials so far showed producers and the environment would be the beneficiaries through more efficient and better performing farm systems. Greenhouse gas emissions were becoming an issue and a potential cost to farmers, and Dr Jones said trials had shown the genetically modified crops would result in more efficient nitrogen cycling, mean ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSahara desert goes green, thanks to warming - Times of India<A HREF="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4849759.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4849759.cms</A> ... 2009, 12:08am IST WASHINGTON: Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall, all thanks to the rising temperatures due to climate change. According to National Geographic News, these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions, reclaiming them for farming communities. This trend is supported by climate models, which p ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWire Service Canada Canadian Free Press Release Service - Wire Service Canada press release<A HREF="http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=1457">http://www.wireservice.ca/index.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=1457</A> ... prestigious family name. The NCT has three core objectives, including the creation of an international award bearing the Nobel name to honour those individuals or groups most proactive at tackling climate change, the holding of an alternative energy conference and the funding of scholarships in alternative energy development. In an interview with GCEM, Gustaf Nobel explained the NCTs origins ... 1relativeToGround-95,60,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSuzlon spies order surge - Daily News Analysis<A HREF="http://www.dnaindia.com/money/reportsuzlon-spies-order-surge1279206">http://www.dnaindia.com/money/reportsuzlon-spies-order-surge1279206</A> ... the gloomy economic climate, a lot of Suzlons clients asked it to postpone orders to the second half of the fiscal. "There is a lot of momentum now both here and abroad because of the impetus on global warming and the fact that renewable energy, especially wind, is getting cheaper," Sinha said. The company bagged orders to the tune of 160 mw and executed 122 mw in Q1, leading to a consolida ... 1relativeToGround71.8,21.3667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFree trade to dominate Pacific Islands forum<A HREF="http://tvnz.co.nz/content/2882856">http://tvnz.co.nz/content/2882856</A> ... will benefit at the expense of smaller nations. Pacific Island leaders will meet in Cairns, in northern Queensland, from next Tuesday for the annual four-day forum. While the global recession, climate change and aid will be on the agenda, the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations PACER Plus and the future of democracy in Fiji were likely to dominate. Oxfam New Zealands executiv ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCalling Europe on its hypocrisy<A HREF="http://www.nationalpost.com/life/story.html?id=1849581">http://www.nationalpost.com/life/story.html?id=1849581</A> ... has vowed to fight the ban all the way to the end. Jack Harris, New Democratic Party MP for St. Johns East, made the obvious and correct point: "The biggest threat to seal populations is actually climate change - not a sustainable and regulated harvest." Between Stockwell Day and Jack Harris, you have the entire political spectrum of Canada. Its a rare moment of national unity. Weve all he ... 1relativeToGround-64.7839,32.2942,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1168262.html">http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/AP/story/1168262.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCSIRO says carbon price cap may hit power supply<A HREF="http://www.smh.com.au/environment/csiro-says-carbon-price-cap-may-hit-power-supply-20090802-e5v5.html">http://www.smh.com.au/environment/csiro-says-carbon-price-cap-may-hit-power-supply-20090802-e5v5.html</A> ... because the incentive is not big enough at the moment, Dr Smitham said. Or you could reach the point where you cant build the plants fast enough and the lights will start to go out. The Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, did not comment on the CSIRO submission yesterday. The Governments emissions trading scheme is facing defeat in a Senate vote on August 13 after the Opposition in ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGeoff Ross: Count profits, not costs, in setting emissions targets<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?cid=466objectid=10588232ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?cid=466objectid=10588232ref=rss</A> ... Geoff Ross believes New Zealand is having the wrong debate over its climate-change goals. Photo / Supplied Your Views Do we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent before 2020? To debate the cost of emissions targets is to have the wrong debate. We should instead be talking about the profit of emission targets. Counting cost is only one part of doing business - the more powerf ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGM crops could cut costs and methane<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588241ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588241ref=rss</A> ... of farmers to take the technology to field trials. Trials so far show producers and the environment would be the benefactors through more efficient and better performing farm systems. With greenhouse gas emissions becoming an issue and potential cost to farmers, Dr Jones said trials have shown the technology would result in more efficient nitrogen cycling, meaning less nitrous oxide and ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGeoff Ross: Count profits, not costs, in setting emissions targets<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588232ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?cid=3objectid=10588232ref=rss</A> ... Geoff Ross believes New Zealand is having the wrong debate over its climate-change goals. Photo / Supplied Your Views Do we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent before 2020? To debate the cost of emissions targets is to have the wrong debate. We should instead be talking about the profit of emission targets. Counting cost is only one part of doing business - the more powerf ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFate of Obama39s ambitious plan depends on how he recovers <A HREF="http://archive.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10336814.html">http://archive.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10336814.html</A> ... Washington: The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda - from healthcare and climate change to education - could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticising a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas widely publicised effort to defuse the first racial flare-up of his young presidency by inviting the pro ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOverall size of rodents changing rapidly<A HREF="http://archive.gulfnews.com/world/General/10336823.html">http://archive.gulfnews.com/world/General/10336823.html</A> ... last week in the journal PLoS One found that the head shape and overall size of rodents has been changing over the last century. The changes appear to be linked to human population density and climate change. Oliver Pergams, an ecologist at the University of Illinois, Chicago, initially found evidence that deer mice from the Channel Islands in California and white-footed mice in Chicago had ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLebanon sees dramatic rise in arson <A HREF="http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?editionid=1categid=1articleid=104881">http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?editionid=1categid=1articleid=104881</A> ... is most prone to forest fires, it is followed by the northern Akkar and southern Jezzine regions, where woods are located," said Bou Ali. Bou Ali attributed the rise in wild fires in Lebanon to global warming, which prolongs the dry summer season and currently lasts from June to October. However, he pointed out that certain human practices often worsen the problem. "Woods are not maintained ... 1relativeToGround35.5097,33.8719,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSet up a new ecosystem to harness renewables<A HREF="http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Set-up-a-new-ecosystem-to-harness-renewables/497140/">http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Set-up-a-new-ecosystem-to-harness-renewables/497140/</A> ... sources and spur growth in alternative energies such as biofuels, wind and solar power. In the power sector, the tide is changing due to various government policies. The National Action Policy on Climate Change announced by the Prime Minister includes the National Solar Mission and policies related to various state governments. These policies have only strengthened the top-down realisation tha ... 1relativeToGround75,19.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSolar plan draft awaits PMs climate council clearance<A HREF="http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Solar-plan-draft-awaits-PMs-climate-council-clearance/497139/">http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Solar-plan-draft-awaits-PMs-climate-council-clearance/497139/</A> ... Posted: 2009-08-03 23:36:3705:30 IST Updated: Aug 03, 2009 at 2336 hrs IST : The Prime Ministers Council on Climate Change is scheduled to meet this week to discuss the National Solar Plan draft. The deliberations are expected to focus on key issues like targets, resources and regulatory/policy measures. The National Solar Plan draft targets to install solar power generation of 2,00,000 mw ... 1relativeToGround75,19.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://www.physorg.com/news168440571.html">http://www.physorg.com/news168440571.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1168252.html">http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1168252.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1168262.html">http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1168262.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZClear case of discrimination<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080354370300.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080354370300.htm</A> ... will take up the issue suo moto and do the best possible for betterment of the people by safeguarding their interest in conserving the eco-system , which plays a vital role in lessening impact of global warming. Bijay Mishra Bhubaneswar Printer friendly page Send this article to Friends by E-Mail Other States News: ePaper Front Page National Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Karnataka Kera ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort to protect precious reefs<A HREF="http://www.startribune.com/business/52306512.html">http://www.startribune.com/business/52306512.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-93.2638,44.98,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZA Plethora of Recent Astronomy Cast Offerings<A HREF="http://www.universetoday.com/2009/08/02/a-plethora-of-recent-astronomy-cast-offerings/">http://www.universetoday.com/2009/08/02/a-plethora-of-recent-astronomy-cast-offerings/</A> ... Centauri Dreams Cosmic Log Kids Astronomy Nine Planets The Skeptics Guide To The Universe Add new tag Apollo 11 asteroid Astrobiology Big Bang binoculars black hole Black Holes Carnival of Space Climate Change comet Extrasolar Planets galaxies galileo HiRISE Hubble ISS japan Jupiter life LRO Mars Mars Rovers Messier Catalog Messier Object Moon name a star NASA pallas Pluto rockets satellite S ... 1relativeToGround-122.95,49.25,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZArgentine glacier still grows, wowing tourists and scientists - Buenos Aires Herald<A HREF="http://www.buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/8022">http://www.buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/8022</A> ... Despite climate change Argentine glacier still grows, wowing tourists and scientists Viewed at a safe distance from small cruise boats or a wooden observation deck, the jagged surface of Argentinas Perito Moreno shimmers a white-blue. The glacier, which lures tourists and scientists to Los Glaciares National Park, is one of only a few ice fields worldwide that have withstood rising globa ... 1relativeToGround-58.6725,-34.5875,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFrustrated Berlin commuters discover pedal power<A HREF="http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=26849">http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=26849</A> ... Deteriorating rail services, high petrol prices, climate change worries and a desire for exercise have combined to make commuting by bicycle in Berlin more popular than ever, with an estimated 13 percent of all trips done by bike. Every morning, lawyer Peter Kupisz hops on his bicycle and rides to his office, joining a fast-growing crowd of 500,000 who pedal along Berlins cycle paths and ... 1relativeToGround57,21,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBNP plans long march on Tipai issue - The Daily Star<A HREF="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99933">http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99933</A> ... Singh requesting to stop the move to construct the dam, Khaleda said they would also raise the issue at international forum. As the entire world is now concerned over environment disaster and climate change so the world community will look into the problem facing Bangladesh, she said. Criticizing the present government for its silence over the issue, she said, The government is out to imp ... 1relativeToGround90.4086,23.7231,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoal fires up India39s farmers against new power plants - The Daily Star<A HREF="http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99906">http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=99906</A> ... will ease supply problems. The villagers and environmentalists supporting them accept the need for more electricity but question whether coal is the answer. With concern about high levels of greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, they want renewable energy, which currently supplies about 25 percent of Indias electricity, to be given greater priority. According to Gre ... 1relativeToGround90.4086,23.7231,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZExtempore all the way<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/edu/2009/08/03/stories/2009080350880200.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/edu/2009/08/03/stories/2009080350880200.htm</A> ... minutes allotted to them. They had to choose from ten topics that included Recession, Indo-US Nuclear Deal, Corporate Social Responsibility, Education System, Liberalisation and Mobile Phones. Global Warming, however, was the hot topic for the day. The event was organised by UAE Exchange and Financial Services Ltd., in all the districts. The Saturdays contest, Xhunt, had participation fr ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGandhinagar left out of development scheme: Modi<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080360801000.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080360801000.htm</A> ... scheme: Modi Manas Dasgupta Photo: AP Chief Minister Narendra Modi waves to cyclists during a rally organised on the 45th foundation day of Gandhinagar on Sunday to highlight the effects of global warming. GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the Centre to provide necessary funds for the development of the States capital city. In a dig at the Congress govern ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCycling for a cause<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080352991200.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080352991200.htm</A> ... New Delhi Other States International Opinion Business Sport Miscellaneous Engagements Advts: Retail Plus Classifieds Jobs Obituary National Cycling for a cause Photo: AP Global warming: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi waves to cyclists during a rally on the 45th foundation day of Gandhinagar, 25 km north of Ahmedabad, on Sunday. The Bharatiya Janata Party organis ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCongress policy is dialogue irrespective of terror: Jaitley<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080360041000.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080360041000.htm</A> ... decision to ban export of enrichment and reprocessing items to non-NPT countries, the issues of end-use monitoring rights for equipment bought from foreign suppliers and emission caps in relation to climate change. On the joint statement, Mr. Jaitley criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for using the former Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, as a shield after making a historic blunder. The ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z8216Scarcity of food grain likely in India8217<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080352760500.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080352760500.htm</A> ... weed management alone India would be able to increase 10 per cent of food grain production in a year. The challenges could be overcome by weed scientists, he hoped. Speaking on global warming and climate change, Mr. Sankaran said they had a significant role to play in weed management. "Due to increase in green house gases, the infestation of weeds is reported to increase world-wide. Particular ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCycle rally as part of lights-out campaign inaugurated<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080358220200.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080358220200.htm</A> ... Business Sport Miscellaneous Engagements Advts: Retail Plus Classifieds Jobs Obituary Tamil Nadu - Chennai Cycle rally as part of lights-out campaign inaugurated Staff Reporter "Global warming is a serious issue affecting people" CHENNAI: The cycle rally organised by Exnora Internationl, as part of the 99999 lights-out campaign from Labour Statue to Light House on Sunday, sa ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=CAREDSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULT">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=CAREDSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULT</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSvensmarkin uusin paperi kosmisen steilyn vaikutuksesta - Tiede<A HREF="http://www.tiede.fi/keskustelut/geologia-maa-meri-ja-ilma-f7/svensmarkin-uusin-paperi-kosmisen-sateilyn-vaikutuksesta-t40484.html">http://www.tiede.fi/keskustelut/geologia-maa-meri-ja-ilma-f7/svensmarkin-uusin-paperi-kosmisen-sateilyn-vaikutuksesta-t40484.html</A> ... exist on a global scale, the report concludes. This research, to which Torsten Bondo and Jacob Svensmark contributed, validates 13 years of discoveries that point to a key role for cosmic rays in climate change. In particular, it connects observable variations in the worlds cloudiness to laboratory experiments in Copenhagen showing how cosmic rays help to make the all-important aerosols. Othe ... 1relativeToGround26,64,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFree trade talks at the Forum meet - Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd<A HREF="http://www.radiofiji.com.fj/fullstory.php?id=21575">http://www.radiofiji.com.fj/fullstory.php?id=21575</A> ... Australia will benefit at the expense of smaller nations. Pacific Island leaders will meet in Cairns, in northern Queensland, this week for the annual four-day forum. While the global recession, climate change and aid will be on the agenda, the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations PACER Plus and Fiji is likely to dominate discussions. New Zealands Oxfam executive director Barry ... 1relativeToGround-94.5786,39.0997,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCertificates given away at ICAI convocation<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080359440400.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080359440400.htm</A> ... Agarwal, spoke about the responsibilities that a chartered accountant has. "We need to be trusted and work with a positive attitude," he said. The ICAI would take up global awareness issues such as climate change and also help farmers get loans at low rates of interest, he added. Printer friendly page Send this article to Friends by E-Mail Karnataka News: ePaper Front Page National Tamil N ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBiodiesel: Next big thing in Malaysia - Korea Herald<A HREF="http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030051.asp">http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030051.asp</A> ... biomass. "We have Korean companies coming in to look at this alternative energy," Ramlan said. "Biomass can be used for heating in a way a plantation can be used to meet the current concerns of global warming." The Malaysian government, like the Korean government, is recognizing the benefits of going green not only for the sake of the environment but also as a possible future business sector ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZJapan39s First Corporate Network Dealing with Climate Change from a ... - Japan Corporate News press release<A HREF="http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?ArtID=21819">http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?ArtID=21819</A> ... First Corporate Network Dealing with Climate Change from a Business Perspective Tokyo, Aug 3, 2009 - JCN Newswire - Fujitsu today announced its participation in the Japan Climate Leaders Partnership Japan-CLP. Japan-CLP is Japans first corporate network to look at climate change from a business perspective and be proactive at bringing about a sustainable, low-carbon society. Fujits ... 1relativeToGround-118.491,34.0195,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNew book sheds light on Korean-European dealings - Korea Herald<A HREF="http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030049.asp">http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/htmldir/2009/08/03/200908030049.asp</A> ... of young people, an ageing populace and relocation of industrial plants to certain countries," added Li. One issue that both Europe and Korea are world leaders in is the concept of green growth. Climate change is a very real concern and both Korea and the European Union are ready and willing to combat it in real terms. Both sides have a great deal to learn from each other in this important ne ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMuhammad Hassan-Tom - NEXT<A HREF="http://www.234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Opinion/Columns/5440461-183/MuhammedYusufasmetaphor.csp">http://www.234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Opinion/Columns/5440461-183/MuhammedYusufasmetaphor.csp</A> ... slavery for the most productive period of their lives. Alamjirai did not become a menace in the initial period because most of the Malams or teachers used them to cultivate the land but the onset of climate change and ravaging desertification in the north drove millions of them into urban centres without any skills to fend for themselves. Boko Haram was not the name of these Malams but they used ... 1relativeToGround3.75,6.58333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=NCMORSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULT">http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=NCMORSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULT</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZItaly looks to boost trade with Slovakia - Slovak Spectator<A HREF="http://www.spectator.sk/articles/view/36090/18/italylookstoboosttradewithslovakia.html">http://www.spectator.sk/articles/view/36090/18/italylookstoboosttradewithslovakia.html</A> ... security programmes. G8 leaders also reached agreement on the importance of keeping the increase in average global temperature below two degrees Celsius, acknowledging the Italian approach that climate change cannot be addressed without involving the main actors - major emerging countries such as India and China, but also Brazil and others. In the face of the global economic crisis, the G8 ... 1relativeToGround17.1167,48.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe upshot of Hillary39s visit - Asian Tribune<A HREF="http://asiantribune.com/08/03/the-upshot-of-hillaryE28099s-visit/">http://asiantribune.com/08/03/the-upshot-of-hillaryE28099s-visit/</A> ... elements to make the deal fully operational. What is important is that she left it on New Delhi to take a position on Signing the NPT. Certain irritants, however, remain. On top is the issue of climate change. India has been resisting, along with China and other developing nations any cap on greenhouse gas emissions that can be detrimental to its economic growth. Environment Minister Jai Ram ... 1relativeToGround18.6,60.05,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTime to think outside the silo - The Nation<A HREF="http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/03/business/business30108887.php">http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/08/03/business/business30108887.php</A> ... spent the past 12 months working with the US government on a project to assist the state of California manage its twin crises - the financial crisis and the states battle to mitigate the effects of climate change. "They dont want one minister to talk with another minister. They want conversations to be more across ministries. I have been working with US President Barack Obamas advisers on ... 1relativeToGround100.517,13.75,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Ashes: Severe Government weather warning for England39s cricket ... - Telegraph.co.uk<A HREF="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/5961590/The-Ashes-Severe-Government-weather-warning-for-Englands-cricket-outfields.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/5961590/The-Ashes-Severe-Government-weather-warning-for-Englands-cricket-outfields.html</A> ... Severe Government weather warning for Englands cricket outfields It may seem appropriate, after the cloudbursts of the last few days, that the Headingley Test programme will feature a warning on climate change, and the likelihood that summer downpours will become heavier and more tropical. Weather warning: Ed Miliband has warned English cricket that climate change could threaten the normal ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to miss out on government wind subsidies - report<A HREF="http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5711Z420090802?feedType=RSSfeedName=businessNews">http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5711Z420090802?feedType=RSSfeedName=businessNews</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to miss out on government wind subsidies - report - Reuters UK<A HREF="http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5711Z420090802">http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5711Z420090802</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCSIRO says carbon price cap may hit power supply - Brisbane Times<A HREF="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/csiro-says-carbon-price-cap-may-hit-power-supply-20090803-e62v.html">http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/csiro-says-carbon-price-cap-may-hit-power-supply-20090803-e62v.html</A> ... because the incentive is not big enough at the moment, Dr Smitham said. Or you could reach the point where you cant build the plants fast enough and the lights will start to go out. The Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, did not comment on the CSIRO submission yesterday. The Governments emissions trading scheme is facing defeat in a Senate vote on August 13 after the Opposition in ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change - CBS 5<A HREF="http://cbs5.com/wireapnewsca/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html">http://cbs5.com/wireapnewsca/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html</A> ... The following page was sent to Students Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Writer NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. AP In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups spon ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z39Cure worse than the disease39 - The Gazette Montreal<A HREF="http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/Cureworsethandisease/1853821/story.html">http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/Cureworsethandisease/1853821/story.html</A> ... less carbon, or no carbon for industrial processes, transportation, heating and cooling. And he laments that the Copenhagen conference this December, the follow-up to the 1997 Kyoto gathering on climate change, seems bent on setting "absolutely unrealistic targets" for greenhouse gas reduction, relying on the carbon markets he distrusts. "We are going to waste another decade," Green said. I ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe seven terrors of the world - The Herald<A HREF="http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport-environment/the-seven-terrors-of-the-world-1.821224">http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport-environment/the-seven-terrors-of-the-world-1.821224</A> ... off the coast of San Diego, which have too little oxygen to support life has doubled every decade since the 1960s. The oceans are warming about 50 faster than the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported in 2007, while the amount of ice flowing out of Greenland last summer was nearly three times more than the previous year. Summer ice in the Arctic could disappear by 2030, the ... 1relativeToGround-0.15,50.8333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to miss out on government wind subsidies-paper - Reuters UK<A HREF="http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKL215290520090802">http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKL215290520090802</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFate of Obama39s ambitious plan depends on how he recovers - GulfNews<A HREF="http://www.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10336814.html">http://www.gulfnews.com/world/U.S.A/10336814.html</A> ... Washington: The success of President Barack Obamas ambitious agenda - from healthcare and climate change to education - could depend on how quickly he recovers from the sharp drop in support among white voters after criticising a white policemans arrest of a black Harvard scholar. Obamas widely publicised effort to defuse the first racial flare-up of his young presidency by inviting the pro ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOverall size of rodents changing rapidly - GulfNews<A HREF="http://www.gulfnews.com/world/General/10336823.html">http://www.gulfnews.com/world/General/10336823.html</A> ... last week in the journal PLoS One found that the head shape and overall size of rodents has been changing over the last century. The changes appear to be linked to human population density and climate change. Oliver Pergams, an ecologist at the University of Illinois, Chicago, initially found evidence that deer mice from the Channel Islands in California and white-footed mice in Chicago had ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSci-fi thriller is well worth a look - Vancouver Sun<A HREF="http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/thrillerwellworthlook/1733986/story.html">http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/thrillerwellworthlook/1733986/story.html</A> ... Clea DuVall, James DArcy and Sienna Guillory, among others -- is headed toward the far reaches of the galaxy. The crews mission is to find an alternative home world following cataclysmic climate change back on Earth. To kill time, they escape inside a virtual world programmed by the ships computer to cater to their every whim and desire. Naturally, something goes awfully wrong. A k ... 1relativeToGround-97.1667,49.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZValue of community land ownership - The Herald<A HREF="http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/letters/display.var.2523513.0.Valueofcommunitylandownership.php">http://www.theherald.co.uk/features/letters/display.var.2523513.0.Valueofcommunitylandownership.php</A> ... the forest and delivers fuelwood, woodchip, sawn timber, food and renewable energy to the wider community. We therefore reduce our collective environmental impact, helping the Government achieve its climate change commitments while increasing our resilience. A sustainable economy grows from the ground upwards. It must be based on real and renewable resources. The foundations of a sustainable eco ... 1relativeToGround-4.25,55.8333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAsian giants put the West39s targets for solar energy in the shade - Times Online<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736744.ece">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736744.ece</A> ... For years India and China have been cast in the West as the biggest obstacles to international agreement on how to tackle climate change. Now the two emerging economic giants of Asia have challenged the West to match their bold plans to develop solar power. Indiarsquos unveiling of a National Solar Mission comes soon after China revised its solar energy targets upwards to 2 gigawatts 2 billio ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Seattle Post Intelligencer<A HREF="http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420apwaclimatechangekids.html?source=mypi">http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420apwaclimatechangekids.html?source=mypi</A> ... Last updated August 2, 2009 10:02 a.m. PT Students hike in Wash., learn about climate change By SHANNON DININNY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. -- In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTom Eblen: Highlight of snoozy Fancy Farm was food - Kentucky.com<A HREF="http://www.kentucky.com/latestnews/story/882665.html">http://www.kentucky.com/latestnews/story/882665.html</A> ... legislation, which is designed to reduce pollution from burning coal. It was a stretch. Besides, Fancy Farm seemed like an odd place to argue, in essence, that concerns about man-made climate change are unfounded. Western Kentuckys trees remain bent and broken from last falls bizarre hurricane winds and last winters crippling ice storm. Its usually about 100 degrees at the Fan ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPerito Moreno still grows, draws tourists - eTurboNews<A HREF="http://www.eturbonews.com/10749/perito-moreno-still-grows-draws-tourists">http://www.eturbonews.com/10749/perito-moreno-still-grows-draws-tourists</A> ... more than a century ago. "Were not sure why this happens," said Andres Rivera, a glacialist with the Center for Scientific Studies in Valdivia, Chile. "But not all glaciers respond equally to climate change." Every few years, Perito Moreno expands enough to touch a point of land across Lake Argentina, cutting the nations largest freshwater lake in half and forming an ice dam as it presse ... 1relativeToGround-78.7567,40.5445,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOceans becoming more acidic - Inland Empire News<A HREF="http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=9673">http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/story.php?s=9673</A> ... levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are a major contributor to climate change, and now a new study has confirmed that atmospheric CO2 is also affecting the ocean chemistry, potentially threatening marine life. Montana State University scientist Robert Dore has been taking samples of water in the Pacific Ocean for almost two decades. "Were sailing out of Honolulu harbor. Were in the ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Banality of Extinction - True/Slant<A HREF="http://trueslant.com/hivemind/2009/08/02/the-banality-of-extinction/">http://trueslant.com/hivemind/2009/08/02/the-banality-of-extinction/</A> ... years ago, so do mastodons, camels, horses, and the giant wolves and cats that prey on them. In both cases, thats when people are thought to have arrived. There are confounding factors, of course, climate change being No. 1. And yet, these species had weathered interglacial warm spells before. What was different this time? A bobble-headed, spear-wielding hominid newly arrived from Africa, that ... 1relativeToGround-61.75,12.05,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOrganic Food: Just a Superstition - American Daily<A HREF="http://americandaily.com/index.php/article/1881">http://americandaily.com/index.php/article/1881</A> ... widows whose husbands were no longer growing food for them. Many were mentally ill. So, maybe it was also self-serving behavior. It certainly predicted the idea of abortions as a "solution" to global warming. Even if that doesnt stop the warming, the old planet will be a little less "crowded." Religion in recent centuries has mostly prodded us toward treating our fellow men more humanely ... 1relativeToGround-111.899,33.5092,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMcKinsey finds that energy efficiency could save 1.2 trillion - SmartMeters<A HREF="http://www.smartmeters.com/the-news/594-mckinsey-finds-that-energy-efficiency-could-save-12-trillion.html">http://www.smartmeters.com/the-news/594-mckinsey-finds-that-energy-efficiency-could-save-12-trillion.html</A> ... Strong financial incentives for making investments in energy improvements would also help. McKinsey partner Jon Creyts believes energy efficiency efforts are the "most compelling" way to combat climate change. Increasing energy efficiency would also enhance the security of the power grid and would even make energy more affordable. "Energy efficiency is an important and compelling low-cost op ... 1relativeToGround-2.58333,51.45,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmers to reveal climate change strategies - ABC Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2643724.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2643724.htm</A> ... Email Farmers to reveal climate change strategies Posted August 3, 2009 07:40:00 Updated August 3, 2009 07:39:00 The innovative practices of western New South Wales farmers will be showcased to members of the Federal Opposition this week, as part of a tour to help the Coalition formulate water and climate change policies. Parkes MP Mark Coulton will join the Oppositions spokesman fo ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z39Create cell for energy efficiency39 - Daily News Analysis<A HREF="http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/reportcreate-cell-for-energy-efficiency1279218">http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/reportcreate-cell-for-energy-efficiency1279218</A> ... Mumbai: Recognising that climate change is a global challenge, the state government has decided to form a clean technology cell CTC to facilitate industries to take energy efficiency measures. "Over the years, the concept of clean technology has been evolved starting from pollution control to minimum raw material consuming and least waste producing technology to health, safety and environmen ... 1relativeToGround71.8,21.3667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe perfect storm: Big government, big spending - Small Gov Times<A HREF="http://www.smallgovtimes.com/2009/08/the-perfect-storm-big-government-big-spending/">http://www.smallgovtimes.com/2009/08/the-perfect-storm-big-government-big-spending/</A> ... in America. It is based on the assertion that "greenhouse gases" must be reduced to avoid "global warming", but there is no global warming and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide play no role in climate change. When the cost of energy is increased, the cost of everything that depends on energy use increases and that is, well, everything. At the same time, for decades the United States has p ... 1relativeToGround29.9192,31.1981,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Emerging Energy Revolution and Capital Replacement - Khaleej Times<A HREF="http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=section=opinionxfile=data/opinion/2009/August/opinionAugust11.xml">http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=section=opinionxfile=data/opinion/2009/August/opinionAugust11.xml</A> ... Scenario, which represents "business as usual," the IEA points to continuing growth in CO2 and other greenhouse-gas emissions CO2 emissions are projected to rise 45 per cent by 2030, with other greenhouse gases contributing to an eventual average temperature increase of up to 6degC. Three-quarters of the extra CO2 will come from China, India, and the Middle East, and as much as 97 per ce ... 1relativeToGround55.28,25.2522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCongress policy is dialogue irrespective of terror: Jaitley - Hindu<A HREF="http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080355771000.htm">http://www.hindu.com/2009/08/03/stories/2009080355771000.htm</A> ... decision to ban export of enrichment and reprocessing items to non-NPT countries, the issues of end-use monitoring rights for equipment bought from foreign suppliers and emission caps in relation to climate change. On the joint statement, Mr. Jaitley criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for using the former Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, as a shield after making a historic blunder. The ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLocal students hike to learn about climate change - KOMO News<A HREF="http://www.komonews.com/news/local/52308292.html">http://www.komonews.com/news/local/52308292.html</A> ... a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Sea ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - In-Forum<A HREF="http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/">http://www.inforum.com/event/apArticle/id/D99QS3O02/</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-96.7898,46.8772,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Great Debate - AgWired<A HREF="http://agwired.com/2009/08/02/the-great-debate/">http://agwired.com/2009/08/02/the-great-debate/</A> ... questions for the two after their debate over ag and international trade policy, as did several reporters after the fact. It was interesting to hear the international journalists ask questions about climate change policy and animal rights activism. Our own Joanna Schroeder and Kansas Ag Network reporter Greg Akagi also interviewed them both. IFAJ/AMS 2009 Photo Album Listen or download to a mi ... 1relativeToGround-92.1224,38.6403,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmers to reveal climate change strategies - ABC Regional Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2643724.htm?site=newengland">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2643724.htm?site=newengland</A> ... Farmers to reveal climate change strategies Posted August 3, 2009 07:40:00 Updated August 3, 2009 07:39:00 Relive the moon landing Relive the moon landing with ABC online, TV and radio Shocking questions Is the Taser a safer alternative to firearms or just another lethal weapon? If viewing video click this icon to view full screen. If viewing video click this icon to view full screen. ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to miss out on government wind subsidies-paper - Reuters<A HREF="http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSL215290520090802">http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSL215290520090802</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFree trade to dominate Pacific forum - TVNZ<A HREF="http://tvnz.co.nz/business-news/free-trade-dominate-pacific-forum-2882856">http://tvnz.co.nz/business-news/free-trade-dominate-pacific-forum-2882856</A> ... will benefit at the expense of smaller nations. Pacific Island leaders will meet in Cairns, in northern Queensland, from next Tuesday for the annual four-day forum. While the global recession, climate change and aid will be on the agenda, the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations PACER Plus and the future of democracy in Fiji were likely to dominate. Oxfam New Zealands executiv ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUganda suffer the climate change - BusinessDay.com.au<A HREF="http://media.businessday.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html">http://media.businessday.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html</A> ... Uganda suffer the climate change 02:50 Lack of rain over 4 years has brought the northern Karamajong pastoralists community to the brink of starvation. 03/08/09 Return to video Help with videos Streaming media Websites in the Fairfax Digital Network offer streaming video and audio in the Flash format. Streaming media allows you to watch video on a website as a continuous feed, as opposed to ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUganda suffer the climate change - Sydney Morning Herald<A HREF="http://media.smh.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html">http://media.smh.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html</A> ... Uganda suffer the climate change 02:50 Lack of rain over 4 years has brought the northern Karamajong pastoralists community to the brink of starvation. 03/08/09 Return to video Help with videos Streaming media Websites in the Fairfax Digital Network offer streaming video and audio in the Flash format. Streaming media allows you to watch video on a website as a continuous feed, as opposed to ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNew funding means warmer homes for RBH tenants - Rochdale Online<A HREF="http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news/27746/new-funding-means-warmer-homes-for-rbh-tenants">http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news/27746/new-funding-means-warmer-homes-for-rbh-tenants</A> ... of money and so this is great news for the tenants of College Bank. The cavity wall insulation will not only make 744 homes warmer but reduce energy bills for the people who live there and tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions. This successful bid is one part of our wider strategy for investment to further improve the energy efficiency of the homes we manage." Doreen Brophy-Lee ... 1relativeToGround-2,54,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change - CBS 2<A HREF="http://cbs2.com/wireapnewsca/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html">http://cbs2.com/wireapnewsca/20.students.visit.2.1111544.html</A> ... The following page was sent to Students Hike In Wash., Learn About Climate Change SHANNON DININNY, Associated Press Writer NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK, Wash. AP In the remote wilderness of northwest Washington, teenagers trekked to a glacier to learn about ice melt and snorkeled in a mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups spon ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZUganda suffer the climate change - The Age<A HREF="http://media.theage.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html">http://media.theage.com.au/national/breaking-news/uganda-suffer-the-climate-change-661138.html</A> ... Uganda suffer the climate change 02:50 Lack of rain over 4 years has brought the northern Karamajong pastoralists community to the brink of starvation. 03/08/09 Return to video Help with videos Streaming media Websites in the Fairfax Digital Network offer streaming video and audio in the Flash format. Streaming media allows you to watch video on a website as a continuous feed, as opposed to ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZField Research On Mt. Rainier - Sound Politics<A HREF="http://soundpolitics.com/archives/013148.html">http://soundpolitics.com/archives/013148.html</A> ... Sound Politics Sound Commentary on Current Events in Seattle, Puget Sound and Washington State The team spent most of its time studying the effects of climate change, but did do some botanical investigations. Many of the wildflowers are near their peak at Paradise, though most of the avalanche lilies were looking a little tired. We saw dozens of different species, including anemone, bear gr ... 1relativeToGround-122.332,47.6062,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZEthical rating system for luxury hotels in Australia - eTurboNews<A HREF="http://www.eturbonews.com/10743/ethical-rating-system-luxury-hotels-australia">http://www.eturbonews.com/10743/ethical-rating-system-luxury-hotels-australia</A> ... "We shall then report online all hotels that commit to clear and transparent processes and we shall encourage supporters to use preferred hotels," she said. Australian Conservation Foundation climate change campaigner Phil Freeman said hotels should work with their staff to reduce energy and water consumption. "Our natural icons like the Great Barrier Reef and tens of thousands of tourism ... 1relativeToGround-78.7567,40.5445,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGillard, Swan defend ALP conference - BigPond News<A HREF="http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2009/08/02/GillardSwandefendALPconference358277.html">http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2009/08/02/GillardSwandefendALPconference358277.html</A> ... we have accepted that responsibility and thats what you saw on show, she told ABC Television. The conference had worked through Labors platform on education, health, workplace relations and climate change. I know it wasnt all that much fun for the media, but were not entertainers, we are a political party in government and thats what you saw. Mr Abbott said debate was a good thi ... 1relativeToGround55.45,-4.61667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndia looks to the sun for ambitious surge in green power - Times Online<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ece">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ece</A> ... campaigners have welcomed the plan, saying that solar energy is Indiarsquos most realistic alternative power source, as it does not have the space for large wind plants. Siddharth Pathak, chief climate change campaigner for Greenpeace in India, said: "Indiarsquos putting a very strong argument in front of developed countries that it has huge potential for renewable energy." However, some g ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTime for new trade approach from Pacific leaders - eTurboNews<A HREF="http://www.eturbonews.com/10746/time-new-trade-approach-pacific-leaders">http://www.eturbonews.com/10746/time-new-trade-approach-pacific-leaders</A> ... agreement must build on the regions assets, accelerate broad-based and sustainable economic development, strengthen the Pacifics resilience during the twin crises of global economic recession and climate change, and contribute to real progress towards the Millennium Development Goals," says Barry Coates. The report has an up-beat message. "Its entirely possible to construct an economic coope ... 1relativeToGround-78.7567,40.5445,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Merced Sun-Star<A HREF="http://www.mercedsunstar.com/state/story/982274.html">http://www.mercedsunstar.com/state/story/982274.html</A> ... mountain reservoir to count threatened fish. The National Park Service and two nonprofit groups sponsored the intensive, 30-day workshop to show 20 high school students from around the country how climate change is affecting parks and to encourage them to be involved in the efforts to combat it in the future. The students traveled from metropolitan areas in Chicago, Washington D.C., Denver, Se ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFarmfest to draw crowds to southwestern Minn. - Minneapolis Star Tribune<A HREF="http://www.startribune.com/local/52306277.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7VnDaycUiD3aPc:Yyc:aUU">http://www.startribune.com/local/52306277.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7VnDaycUiD3aPc:Yyc:aUU</A> ... agricultural show near Redwood Falls. The expo runs Tuesday through Thursday at the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County. Events range from a buffalo chip throwing contest to panel discussions on climate change and the state of Minnesotas farming industry. Elected officials including Gov. Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Rep. Tim Walz are expected to visit. Farmfest organizers say the festival draws m ... 1relativeToGround-93.2638,44.98,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSenior Labor figures defend conference - BigPond News<A HREF="http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/08/02/SeniorLaborfiguresdefendconference358283.html">http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2009/08/02/SeniorLaborfiguresdefendconference358283.html</A> ... we have accepted that responsibility and thats what you saw on show, she told ABC Television. The conference had worked through Labors platform on education, health, workplace relations and climate change. I know it wasnt all that much fun for the media, but were not entertainers, we are a political party in government and thats what you saw. Mr Abbott said debate was a good thi ... 1relativeToGround55.45,-4.61667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCyclist to pedal 5000 miles for climate change - Asian Age<A HREF="http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/news/international/cyclist-to-pedal-5,000-miles-for-climate-change.aspx">http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/news/international/cyclist-to-pedal-5,000-miles-for-climate-change.aspx</A> ... Cyclist to pedal 5,000 miles for climate change Washington, Aug. 2 : Climate rider Michael Proulx will cycle more than 5,000 miles this summer to promote Brita Climate Ride 2009 in the US, as well as raise awareness of climate change and renewable energy. Proulx is a global traveller and former Ironman triathlete who has travelled extensively and backpacked all seven continents. His epic jour ... 1relativeToGround75,19.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZStudents hike in Wash., learn about climate change - Fresno Bee<A HREF="http://www.fresnobee.com/state/story/1571096.html">http://www.fresnobee.com/state/story/1571096.html</A> ... Students hike in Wash., learn about climate change Published online on Sunday, Aug. 02, 2009 Frito-Lays SunChips Brand and National Geographic Name Five Award Recipients In Green Effect Initiative The SunChips brand, PepsiCos Frito-Lay divisions popular line of multigrain snacks, and National Geographic announced today the five winners of the "Green Effect," a national initiative that enco ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWhat kind of quotissuequot is global warming? - ToTheCenter.com<A HREF="http://www.tothecenter.com/news.php?readmore=10767">http://www.tothecenter.com/news.php?readmore=10767</A> ... his sleep. We havent seen all he can do yet. We can draw the charts, cite the figures - the giant will do so and so when he awakes - but until people feel his breath down their necks, the giant of climate change is just a speck far off in the horizon. Worse, climate change is just an "environmental" issue. The earth gets a little hotter. So what? No ones going to die because of a little heat ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Houston Chronicle<A HREF="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/business/6558084.html">http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/business/6558084.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGlobal warming gone from lukewarm to cold - Knoxville News Sentinel<A HREF="http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/02/global-warming-gone-lukewarm-cold/">http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/aug/02/global-warming-gone-lukewarm-cold/</A> ... I enjoy reading the paper every day and I cannot believe we still have people who support global warming. A New York paper reported the coldest June on record and the Environmental Protection Agency said that the Earth has been cooling the last 11 years. Now I am feeling it. I am over 65 and cant remember it this cool in July. Those icebergs will always melt and float away but there are bigger ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - San Diego Union Tribune<A HREF="http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/02/us-coral-damage-080209/?businesszIndex=142786">http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/aug/02/us-coral-damage-080209/?businesszIndex=142786</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-117.157,32.7153,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCash for Clunkers: Your Taxpayer Dollars Up in Smoke - Dakota Voice<A HREF="http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/08/cash-for-clunkers-your-taxpayer-dollars-up-in-smoke/">http://www.dakotavoice.com/2009/08/cash-for-clunkers-your-taxpayer-dollars-up-in-smoke/</A> ... to love so much would do cartwheels to own a vehicle this nice I wouldnt mind driving it myself. But because the socialists in Washington need to make sacrifices to the god of their religion of global warming, and because they havent yet come up with enough asinine ways to waste the taxpayers money, they come up with "Cash for Clunkers." They take a perfectly good vehicle, destroy the eng ... 1relativeToGround-111.659,40.2338,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii Protects Coral Reefs With Hefty Fines - FOXNews<A HREF="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536191,00.html?test=latestnews">http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536191,00.html?test=latestnews</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-118.244,34.0522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Hilton Head Island Packet<A HREF="http://www.islandpacket.com/business/news/story/923105.html">http://www.islandpacket.com/business/news/story/923105.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-78.6386,35.7721,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WTOP<A HREF="http://www.wtop.com/?nid=111sid=1731331">http://www.wtop.com/?nid=111sid=1731331</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-77.0364,38.8951,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - ABC Action News<A HREF="http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Anchorage Daily News<A HREF="http://www.adn.com/usbusiness/story/885194.html">http://www.adn.com/usbusiness/story/885194.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-78.6386,35.7721,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Monterey County Herald<A HREF="http://www.montereyherald.com/business/ci12978490?nclickcheck=1">http://www.montereyherald.com/business/ci12978490?nclickcheck=1</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KVOA.com<A HREF="http://www.kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=HMO6TpW0">http://www.kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=HMO6TpW0</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-110.926,32.2217,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBeijing says energy efficiency improving - BusinessDay.com.au<A HREF="http://www.businessday.com.au/breaking-news-business/beijing-says-energy-efficiency-improving-20090803-e668.html">http://www.businessday.com.au/breaking-news-business/beijing-says-energy-efficiency-improving-20090803-e668.html</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - CBS 5 - Green Bay<A HREF="http://www.wfrv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.wfrv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-88.0198,44.5192,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - 33 KDAF-TV<A HREF="http://www.the33tv.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,867254.story">http://www.the33tv.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,867254.story</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - ABC15.com KNXV-TV<A HREF="http://www.abc15.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.abc15.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - The Columbian<A HREF="http://www.columbian.com/article/20090802/APF/908020679">http://www.columbian.com/article/20090802/APF/908020679</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-123.133,49.25,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WNYT<A HREF="http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1062817.shtml?cat=300">http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S1062817.shtml?cat=300</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Philadelphia Inquirer<A HREF="http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/business/20090802aphawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines.html">http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/business/20090802aphawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-75.1638,39.9523,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBeijing says energy efficiency improving - Sydney Morning Herald<A HREF="http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/beijing-says-energy-efficiency-improving-20090803-e668.html">http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/beijing-says-energy-efficiency-improving-20090803-e668.html</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Bartlesville Live<A HREF="http://www.bartlesvillelive.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.bartlesvillelive.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WYTV<A HREF="http://www.wytv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.wytv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-80.6495,41.0998,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMost Australians want tougher emissions trading scheme - Courier Mail<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25872657-953,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25872657-953,00.html</A> ... found foreign companies were poised to pocket up to 11.7 billion in government compensation during the first five years of the scheme. The ETS, which puts a price on carbon emissions to combat global warming, is expected to be scuttled in the Senate next week. The Greens want better environmental protection in place before agreeing to support the scheme. And a Galaxy opinion poll commissi ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Macon Telegraph<A HREF="http://www.macon.com/266/story/796972.html">http://www.macon.com/266/story/796972.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWhere have all the rain gone? - Calcutta Telegraph<A HREF="http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090803/jsp/northeast/story11311096.jsp">http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090803/jsp/northeast/story11311096.jsp</A> ... merciful and the monsoons so very plentiful. The scenario is our worst nightmare coming true. The summer heat has become unbearable in the state because of the lack of rain. The adverse affects of global warming and deforestation which experts said will affect us are already here. When I travel across Assam now, I can see the difference. The same places that were green with vegetation are now ... 1relativeToGround88.3697,22.5697,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - SunHerald.com press release<A HREF="http://www.sunherald.com/307/story/1510462.html">http://www.sunherald.com/307/story/1510462.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNepal39s natural beauty faces risk of fading - Express Buzz<A HREF="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=NepalE28099snaturalbeautyfacesriskoffadingartid=GSgouZDD4zo=SectionID=XVSZ2Fy6Gzo=MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=SectionName=m3GntEw72ik=SEO=Kathmandu">http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=NepalE28099snaturalbeautyfacesriskoffadingartid=GSgouZDD4zo=SectionID=XVSZ2Fy6Gzo=MainSectionID=wIcBMLGbUJI=SectionName=m3GntEw72ik=SEO=Kathmandu</A> ... has turned the serenely beautiful Kathmandu Valley into a harshly polluted one, too. The bowl-shaped valley traps the air, which turns thick from standstill traffic belching thick, black smoke. Global warming threatens the Himalayas, with scientists predicting the glaciers, which provide water to 1.3 billion people from Myanmar to Pakistan, could disappear within 50 years. Even all those nat ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Belleville News Democrat<A HREF="http://www.bnd.com/business/story/867569.html">http://www.bnd.com/business/story/867569.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Carlisle Sentinel<A HREF="http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/science/uscoraldamage.txt">http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/science/uscoraldamage.txt</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WCPO<A HREF="http://www.wcpo.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.wcpo.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KSL-TV<A HREF="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157sid=7384779">http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157sid=7384779</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-111.891,40.7608,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KAALtv.com<A HREF="http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S1062815.shtml?cat=10237">http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S1062815.shtml?cat=10237</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Bay News 9<A HREF="http://www.baynews9.com/content/9/2009/8/2/503872.html?title=Hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines">http://www.baynews9.com/content/9/2009/8/2/503872.html?title=Hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Newsday<A HREF="http://www.newsday.com/business/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines-1.1343647">http://www.newsday.com/business/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines-1.1343647</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KSN-TV<A HREF="http://www.ksn.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.ksn.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-80.0851,42.1292,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Chicago Sun-Times<A HREF="http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/1697165,w-hawaii-fines-coral-reefs-080209.article">http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/1697165,w-hawaii-fines-coral-reefs-080209.article</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Boston Globe<A HREF="http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/08/02/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines/">http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/08/02/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines/</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will nor ... 1relativeToGround-71.0598,42.3584,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KOB.com<A HREF="http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1062803.shtml?cat=500">http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1062803.shtml?cat=500</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-106.651,35.0845,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Deseret News<A HREF="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705320706/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines.html">http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705320706/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97.4628,41.827,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KVIA<A HREF="http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu1932">http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu1932</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-43.2333,-22.9,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Bellingham Herald<A HREF="http://www.bellinghamherald.com/bizwire/story/1012939.html">http://www.bellinghamherald.com/bizwire/story/1012939.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Myrtle Beach Sun News<A HREF="http://www.thesunnews.com/606/story/1006120.html">http://www.thesunnews.com/606/story/1006120.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Modesto Bee<A HREF="http://www.modbee.com/business/story/803158.html">http://www.modbee.com/business/story/803158.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.494,38.5816,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KSNT<A HREF="http://www.ksnt.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.ksnt.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-95.678,39.0483,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette<A HREF="http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090802/APF/908020679">http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20090802/APF/908020679</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-85.1289,41.1306,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - CBS 21<A HREF="http://www.whptv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.whptv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-98.4936,29.4241,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KRGV<A HREF="http://www.krgv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.krgv.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97.9908,26.1595,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - 13WHAM-TV<A HREF="http://www.13wham.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.13wham.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - The San Francisco Examiner<A HREF="http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap/52308042.html">http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap/52308042.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Chippewa Herald<A HREF="http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/science/uscoraldamage.txt">http://www.chippewa.com/articles/2009/08/02/ap/science/uscoraldamage.txt</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - News 10NBC<A HREF="http://www.whec.com/article/stories/S1062808.shtml?cat=588">http://www.whec.com/article/stories/S1062808.shtml?cat=588</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-77.6156,43.1548,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Denver Post<A HREF="http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci12978490">http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci12978490</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KUTV<A HREF="http://www.kutv.com/content/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.kutv.com/content/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-118.145,34.1478,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZBeijing says energy efficiency improving - Trading Room<A HREF="http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewarticle.ac?articleId=661184">http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewarticle.ac?articleId=661184</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Las Vegas Sun<A HREF="http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/02/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/">http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/02/hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-114.982,36.0397,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KSTP<A HREF="http://www.am1500.com/categoryfolders/Stories/S1062612.shtml">http://www.am1500.com/categoryfolders/Stories/S1062612.shtml</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIn Hawaii, coral reefs protected with big fines - USA Today<A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-08-02-hawaii-coralN.htm">http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-08-02-hawaii-coralN.htm</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-119.814,39.5296,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - IdahoStatesman.com<A HREF="http://www.idahostatesman.com/USNEWS/story/853586.html">http://www.idahostatesman.com/USNEWS/story/853586.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KRDO<A HREF="http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu5521">http://www.krdo.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu5521</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-104.821,38.8339,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZChina energy efficiency improves in first half - govt - Trading Room<A HREF="http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewbreakingnewsarticle.ac?page=/data/newsresearch/published/2009/8/214/catf0908030705007822.html">http://www.tradingroom.com.au/apps/viewbreakingnewsarticle.ac?page=/data/newsresearch/published/2009/8/214/catf0908030705007822.html</A> ... rather than commit to direct cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, state media said in May. As a developing nation China under Kyoto did not accept cuts in greenhouse emissions, which are blamed for global warming, leading to higher sea levels and other potentially disastrous changes in the climate. China is one of the worlds largest emitters of greenhouse gases. ... 1relativeToGround151.217,-33.8833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KTAR.com<A HREF="http://ktar.com/?nid=48sid=1195565">http://ktar.com/?nid=48sid=1195565</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-111.891,40.7608,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - MyMotherLode.com<A HREF="http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/newsdetail.php?ID=413698DK=USCoralDamage">http://www.mymotherlode.com/news/national/newsdetail.php?ID=413698DK=USCoralDamage</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-120.382,37.9841,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Central Florida News 13<A HREF="http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Science/2009/8/2/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines.html">http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Science/2009/8/2/hawaiiprotectingcoralreefswithbigfines.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-81.3631,28.6278,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - IdahoStatesman.com<A HREF="http://www.idahostatesman.com/BusinessNews/story/853586.html">http://www.idahostatesman.com/BusinessNews/story/853586.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - ABC 4<A HREF="http://www.abc4.com/content/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.abc4.com/content/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - The State<A HREF="http://www.thestate.com/bizwire/story/886636.html">http://www.thestate.com/bizwire/story/886636.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - CBS 47<A HREF="http://www.cbs47.tv/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.cbs47.tv/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-4.48333,54.15,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - San Diego 6<A HREF="http://www.sandiego6.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.sandiego6.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-117.157,32.7153,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - kjrh.com<A HREF="http://www.kjrh.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.kjrh.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-97,38,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Bismarck Tribune<A HREF="http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=NDBISSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULTCTIME=2009-08-02-16-13-31">http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/USCORALDAMAGE?SITE=NDBISSECTION=HOMETEMPLATE=DEFAULTCTIME=2009-08-02-16-13-31</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - kypost.com<A HREF="http://www.kypost.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx">http://www.kypost.com/news/national/story/Hawaii-protecting-coral-reefs-with-big-fines/--5fPZG-akqgvU7BON7ZYQ.cspx</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-84.4569,39.162,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - The State<A HREF="http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/886636.html">http://www.thestate.com/business-wire/story/886636.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - Fox12Idaho<A HREF="http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu4392">http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400nav=menu4392</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-116.563,43.5407,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - WXOW.com<A HREF="http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400">http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=10833400</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-91.4099,39.9356,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - New Yorks PIX11 / WPIX-TV<A HREF="http://www.wpix.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,3672671.story">http://www.wpix.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,3672671.story</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines - KOB.com<A HREF="http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1062604.shtml?cat=504">http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1062604.shtml?cat=504</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-106.651,35.0845,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii inflicts financial pain on those who break coral in effort ... - 39online.com<A HREF="http://www.39online.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,4331467.story">http://www.39online.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-us-coral-damage,0,4331467.story</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndia looks to the sun for ambitious surge in green power<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=797093">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=797093</A> ... campaigners have welcomed the plan, saying that solar energy is Indiarsquos most realistic alternative power source, as it does not have the space for large wind plants. Siddharth Pathak, chief climate change campaigner for Greenpeace in India, said: "Indiarsquos putting a very strong argument in front of developed countries that it has huge potential for renewable energy." However, some g ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCanadians want cut in oil sands production - Globe and Mail<A HREF="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadians-want-cut-in-oil-sands-production/article1239504/">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadians-want-cut-in-oil-sands-production/article1239504/</A> ... with the provinces before it makes any presentation at the Copenhagen conference. Finally, the survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians believe that the designing of government regulations on climate change needs to happen in public. Ottawa is currently in the process of designing a new cap-and-trade system for Canada, and will release new rules between now and next December. Under cap-an ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to miss out on government wind subsidies-paper - Reuters India<A HREF="http://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINL215290520090802">http://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINL215290520090802</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE to Miss Out on Government Wind Subsidies - Report - New York Times<A HREF="http://www10.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/02/business/business-uk-scottishsouthern-wind.html?r=5">http://www10.nytimes.com/reuters/2009/08/02/business/business-uk-scottishsouthern-wind.html?r=5</A> ... "A decision has not been made, its still in the consultation phase," he said. "Were talking to the government about whether that would be the case." A spokesman for the Department of Energy and Climate Change said it would take industry views into account in its consultation. Reporting by Laurence Fletcher ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNSF awards 2.5M grant to Antarctic research facility at Florida State - Space Ref press release<A HREF="http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=28879">http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=28879</A> ... greenish sediments layered throughout indicate periods of open-water conditions, suggesting the Ross Ice Shelf retreated and advanced at least 50 times over the past 5 million years in response to climate changes. Thats critical information, said Wise, because the Ross Sea ice is in part a floating extension of the even bigger West Antarctic Ice Sheet -- an area of Antarctica so unstable that ... 1relativeToGround55.45,-4.61667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNew El Nio threatens world with weather woe - Independent<A HREF="http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/new-el-ni241o-threatens-world-with-weather-woe-1766555.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/new-el-ni241o-threatens-world-with-weather-woe-1766555.html</A> ... make 2010 one of the hottest years on record. The cyclical phenomenon, which happens every two to seven years, is a major determinant of global weather systems. The 1997-98 El Nio combined with global warming to push 1998 into being the worlds hottest year, and caused major droughts and catastrophic forest fires in South-east Asia which sent a pall of smoke right across the region. At pre ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDr Cormac O39Raifeartaigh - Irish Times<A HREF="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0803/1224251928788.html">http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2009/0803/1224251928788.html</A> ... become a major preoccupation of 21st century science. Today, the work of this great Irish scientist is commemorated by the annual Tyndall lecture of the Institute of Physics, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research in the UK, the Tyndall National Institute in Cork, Mount Tyndall in California and the Tyndall glacier in Chile. Dr Cormac ORaifeartaigh is the author of the science blog ANT ... 1relativeToGround-6.24889,53.3331,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWarning: Oil supplies are running out fast - Independent<A HREF="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/warning-oil-supplies-are-running-out-fast-1766585.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/warning-oil-supplies-are-running-out-fast-1766585.html</A> ... tar-sand oil compared to the energy needed to collect the same amount of crude oil. "Just because oil is running out faster than we have collectively assumed, does not mean the pressure is off on climate change," said Jeremy Leggett, a former oil-industry consultant and now a green entrepreneur with Solar Century. "Shell and others want to turn to tar, and extract oil from coal. But these ar ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSolar cycle linked to global climate - Drives events similar to El ... - Space Ref press release<A HREF="http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=28876">http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=28876</A> ... the solar cycle. Scientists have sought for decades to link these ups and downs to natural weather and climate variations and distinguish their subtle effects from the larger pattern of human-caused global warming. Building on previous work, the NCAR researchers used computer models of global climate and more than a century of ocean temperature to answer longstanding questions about the connecti ... 1relativeToGround55.45,-4.61667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZScientists observe interior of Sun, forecast strength of the next ... - Examiner.com<A HREF="http://www.examiner.com/x-13886-New-Haven-County-Environmental-Policy-Examinery2009m8d2-Scientists-Gaze-Inside-Sun-Predict-Strength-of-the-Next-Solar-Cycle">http://www.examiner.com/x-13886-New-Haven-County-Environmental-Policy-Examinery2009m8d2-Scientists-Gaze-Inside-Sun-Predict-Strength-of-the-Next-Solar-Cycle</A> ... Kirt, whose engineering background has served him well in his extensive investigation of the science behind climate change, will lead you along a path of discovery to see why "Its the Sun, not the SUV". Scientists observe interior of Sun, forecast strength of the next solar cycle Dr. Mausumi Dikpati and colleagues at the National Center for Atmospheric Research NCAR in Boulder, Colo have ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGlobal warming: Are the models wrong? - LabnewsOnline<A HREF="http://www.labnews.co.uk/laboratoryarticle.php/4628/2/global-warming:-are-the-models-wrong">http://www.labnews.co.uk/laboratoryarticle.php/4628/2/global-warming:-are-the-models-wrong</A> ... is not responsible for the content of external internet sites It has become one of the most important questions of modern science ndash but are we looking in the right place for the answer to climate change? Climate models help predict the impact of global warming ndash but are they correct? Figure prepared by Robert A. Rohde from public domain data and is incorporated into the Global ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIFC to boost agricultural lending by 30 - Ninemsn<A HREF="http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=845170">http://money.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=845170</A> ... they have nonetheless promised to continue funding food aid. Mr Chemerinski warned that the drive to raise food output needed to take into "account environmental and social issues, such as climate change, overuse of pesticides and scarce water resources." Half of the IFCs agribusiness projects in the 2009 fiscal year were in low-income countries, he said. The number of chronically hu ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNZers rank cost of living as most serious concern - Scoop.co.nz press release<A HREF="http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0908/S00014.htm">http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0908/S00014.htm</A> ... 66 The NZ economic recession 59 66 Crime 56 61 Government borrowing 55 49 Interest rates 54 56 Household finances 54 62 Government deficits 51 45 World recession 51 62 Climate change 44 59 Personal employment prospects 43 45. Within the 45 most serious issue category, concern over domestic unemployment, government borrowing and deficits has risen. While the ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe Optimist by Laurence Shorter - New Zealand Herald<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?cid=1501119objectid=10588414">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?cid=1501119objectid=10588414</A> ... up a list of 50-plus things to feel depressed about: "global warming ... plastic bags ... Victoria Beckham". Then he starts looking for positive slants on them. First he writes to Bjorn Lomberg, climate change sceptic/denier. He gets a reply telling him Lomberg isnt an optimist hes a realist. A lot of the people say this. He talks with Tim Smit of The Eden Project, who smokes cigars, has ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSpeech: McCully - Ambitious Plan For The Pacific - Scoop.co.nz press release<A HREF="http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0908/S00023.htm">http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0908/S00023.htm</A> ... very much clearer plan to ensure that Pacific nations receive an increased share of their own fisheries resource, and streamlined, coherent, accountable programmes to make it happen. At a time when climate change is one of the regions greatest priorities, the same sort of impatience needs to drive our approach to introducing renewable energy into the Pacific. Pacific Energy Ministers acted this ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFrom the Los Angeles Times - Chicago Tribune<A HREF="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-na-healthcare-democrats3-2009aug03,0,3032127.story">http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-na-healthcare-democrats3-2009aug03,0,3032127.story</A> ... will be spirited." Another reason the issue is fraught with political peril: Healthcare touches virtually every constituent and interest group in a very direct way, unlike more abstract issues like global warming. And while 47 million people have no health insurance, most Americans do. Voters may have responded well to the general idea of improving healthcare during the 2008 campaign, but many a ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z39Wilted fig leaves39: Wong slams Turnbull principles - ABC Online<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2644196.htm?section=australia">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2644196.htm?section=australia</A> ... has dismissed the Oppositions nine principles on an emissions trading scheme as nothing more than "wilted fig leaves" to cover up the fact that the party is dominated by a sceptical fringe. Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, says the entire premise of Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls first three principles is dishonest. She says the principles wrongly suggest the United States pla ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - Courier Mail<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25874264-5003402,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,25874264-5003402,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the major ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPortable Green Housing - Green Muze<A HREF="http://www.greenmuze.com/build/homes/1371-portable-green-housing.html">http://www.greenmuze.com/build/homes/1371-portable-green-housing.html</A> ... With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly prevalent, the consensus is that more and more people are going to be on the move in search of resources, work and safety. To help individuals prepare for a nomadic existence we have compiled a selection of our favorite examples of portable green housing. The Mobile Mini House The Mobile Mini House is a design solution for providing smal ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - The Australian<A HREF="http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25874264-26103,00.html">http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25874264-26103,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the major ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - NEWS.com.au<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25874264-29277,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25874264-29277,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the majorit ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTurnbull is irresponsible on ETS: Wong - Ninemsn<A HREF="http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/845236/turnbull-is-irresponsible-on-ets-wong">http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/845236/turnbull-is-irresponsible-on-ets-wong</A> ... It will be federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a climate policy conference. That would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action, she said. Senator Wong used the majority of a 20-minute speech to launch a scath ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - Melbourne Herald Sun<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25874264-5005961,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25874264-5005961,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the major ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - Adelaidenow<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25874264-5005962,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25874264-5005962,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the majorit ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOrganic food: Just a superstition - Canada Free Press<A HREF="http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/13318">http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/13318</A> ... widows whose husbands were no longer growing food for them. Many were mentally ill. So, maybe it was also self-serving behavior. It certainly predicted the idea of abortions as a "solution" to global warming. Even if that doesnt stop the warming, the old planet will be a little less "crowded." Religion in recent centuries has mostly prodded us toward treating our fellow men more humanely ... 1relativeToGround-79.4167,43.6667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong attacks Turnbull39s ETS stance - Sunday Times.au<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25874264-5005361,00.html">http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25874264-5005361,00.html</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the governments planned emissions trading scheme ETS fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has told a policy conference. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the major ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z39Reuse waste to construct buildings39 - Times of India<A HREF="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4849583.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4849583.cms</A> ... earthship is based on earth rammed tyre walls giving thermal mass to store heat. "Becoming self-sufficient by every means has become a need so that we are better prepared to deal with issues like climate change. In such a scenario we must construct buildings that are in harmony with the nature," he said. "Building earthships is very easy. It hardly requires any skilled manpower. So they could ... 1relativeToGround-79.1423,40.6359,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZRecord Low Temperatures Across the United States - DigitalJournal.com<A HREF="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/276878">http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/276878</A> ... global warming say this is another example of the global warming alarmism. Marc Morano, who runs Climate Depot, says that the Earths temperatures flows from cool to warm and that it is natural climate change. He further discussed, "The reason Climate Depot is covering this is because every heat wave, every extreme storm, everything the media tries to promote when its the other way -- every ... 1relativeToGround-77.3861,38.9696,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZThe perfect storm - Enter Stage Right<A HREF="http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809perfectstorm.htm">http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809perfectstorm.htm</A> ... in America. It is based on the assertion that "greenhouse gases" must be reduced to avoid "global warming", but there is no global warming and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide play no role in climate change. When the cost of energy is increased, the cost of everything that depends on energy use increases and that is, well, everything. At the same time, for decades the United States has p ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLiebensunwerten lebens - Enter Stage Right<A HREF="http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809liebensunwertenlebens.htm">http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809liebensunwertenlebens.htm</A> ... such as union participation or community organization involvement, both of which butter the bread of the Left. But it is primarily aimed at population control and eugenics, and, combined with the Climate Change agenda, will change our lives, our culture, and our political landscape forever. As Mark Steyn writing in National Review warns: helliphealth care is the fastest way to a permanent le ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAfrica39s real climate crisis - Enter Stage Right<A HREF="http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809africarealcrisis.htm">http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809africarealcrisis.htm</A> ... "ministerial dialogues" staged with United Nations money. Al Gore refuses to debate any of these experts, or even permit questions that he hasnt approved ahead of time. Instead, Africans are told climate change "threatens humanity more than HIV/AIDS." More than 2.2 million dead Africans every year? We are warned that it would be "nearly impossible to adapt to the loss of the West Antarctic ice ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZOrganic food: Just a superstition - Enter Stage Right<A HREF="http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809organicmyth.htm">http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/0809organicmyth.htm</A> ... widows whose husbands were no longer growing food for them. Many were mentally ill. So, maybe it was also self-serving behavior. It certainly predicted the idea of abortions as a "solution" to global warming. Even if that doesnt stop the warming, the old planet will be a little less "crowded." Religion in recent centuries has mostly prodded us toward treating our fellow men more humanely ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLingua publica - Enter Stage Right<A HREF="http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/quotes.htm">http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0809/quotes.htm</A> ... House of Representatives came together to pass an extraordinary piece of legislation that will finally open the door to decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, preventing the worst consequences of climate change, and making clean energy the profitable kind of energy. Thanks to members of Congress who were willing to place Americas progress before the usual Washington politics, this bill will c ... 1relativeToGround-84.388,33.749,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAussies upbeat about employment: poll - Ipswich Queensland Times<A HREF="http://www.qt.com.au/story/2009/08/03/aussies-upbeat-about-employment-poll/">http://www.qt.com.au/story/2009/08/03/aussies-upbeat-about-employment-poll/</A> ... per cent of respondents still cited the economy as the most significant problem facing Australia, although this was a 10 percentage point decline from last quarters results. The environment and global warming were named by 10 per cent of respondents as the biggest concern for the country - a decline of two percentage points - followed by immigration and health care. Seven of out 10 responde ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTime to catch up<A HREF="http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?cid=6objectid=10588405ref=rss">http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?cid=6objectid=10588405ref=rss</A> ... the demands of office life with raising children or looking after elderly parents. We worry about hanging on to our jobs, paying the mortgage, swine flu, the state of our schools and hospitals, global warming and so on. Yes, when we have the chance for a minute of self-reflection we may dream of losing a few kilos or wonder if weve exceeded the recommended weekly alcohol limit. But its a f ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZLigare looks forward to 30th birthday - ProPrint<A HREF="http://www.proprint.com.au/News/151885,ligare-looks-forward-to-30th-birthday.aspx">http://www.proprint.com.au/News/151885,ligare-looks-forward-to-30th-birthday.aspx</A> ... undergoing Competitive Manufacturing Certificate III and IV, as well as recently becoming a member of the Sustainability Advantage Program run by the New South Wales Department of Environment and Climate Change. ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSage grouse unlikely focus of Wyoming wind wars - Reuters India<A HREF="http://in.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idINTRE5720AF20090803">http://in.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idINTRE5720AF20090803</A> ... brush along a dirt road. Wind power will play a huge role in any move by the United States to reduce its emissions of the greenhouse gases that most scientists believe are the main causes of rapid climate change. The burning of coal and the use of other fossil fuels such as oil are the largest single source of carbon emissions, so the race is on for "clean energy" alternatives. Continued... ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZGoings On About Town - New Yorker<A HREF="http://www.newyorker.com/arts/events/art/2009/08/10/090810goarGOATart">http://www.newyorker.com/arts/events/art/2009/08/10/090810goarGOATart</A> ... Sundays, 11 to 6. AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Central Park W. at 79th St. 212-769-5100 "Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time." Through Jan. 3. "Climate Change: The Threat to Life and a New Energy Future." Through Aug. 16. Open daily, 10 to 5:45. CHELSEA ART MUSEUM 556 W. 22nd St. 212-255-0719 "Iran Inside Out." Through Sept. 5. Open Tues ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z39India, China to cooperate over Himalayan glaciers39 - News Today<A HREF="http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=185792020section=8">http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=185792020section=8</A> ... is open to dialogue on water resources with Beijing, adding the two countries shared the concerns. Ramesh is visiting China this month to strike a deal with Beijing ahead of the Copenhagen talks on climate change in December. He said India and China could be a countervailing power in resisting legally binding caps on greenhouse emissions that threaten to slow the progress of the two fastest gro ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZVoices of recovery In their own words - Idaho Business Review<A HREF="http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/08/03/Voices-of-recovery--In-their-own-words">http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2009/08/03/Voices-of-recovery--In-their-own-words</A> ... states and the utilities are under pressure to meet their marks and many of them are behind and thatrsquos creating a market for us outside the state. Secondly, there is growing concern regarding climate change, and Wall Street is putting money into what they perceive to be solutions to the climate change issue. "The stimulus package has taken the production tax credit and front-loaded it and ... 1relativeToGround-93.2638,44.98,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMost NZers want 20 emissions reduction target - Scoop.co.nz press release<A HREF="http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0908/S00021.htm">http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0908/S00021.htm</A> ... it will propose an emission cut target of about 15 at a meeting next month in Bonn, while Greenpeace is campaigning for a 40 cut for a December meeting at Copenhagen where the next world climate change treaty is expected to be outlined. According to results of a national ShapeNZ online survey of 2,251 New Zealanders this week July 27-31, commissioned by the New Zealand Business Coun ... 1relativeToGround174.783,-41.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZShould Christians participate in Carnival<A HREF="http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?newsid=18031">http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/article.php?newsid=18031</A> ... healthy competitions grounded in cherished social values, and artistic expressions built around themes that highlight moral development. These themes may be centered on vital issues such as climate change, gender equality, economic empowerment, healthy lifestyle changes, and ownership of local resources, and world poverty. The challenge is how to direct these themes towards a host of cu ... 1relativeToGround-81.25,19.3333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAsian giants put the Westrsquos targets for solar energy in the shade<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736744.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=797093">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736744.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=797093</A> ... For years India and China have been cast in the West as the biggest obstacles to international agreement on how to tackle climate change. Now the two emerging economic giants of Asia have challenged the West to match their bold plans to develop solar power. Indiarsquos unveiling of a National Solar Mission comes soon after China revised its solar energy targets upwards to 2 gigawatts 2 billio ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWong slams Turnbulls green credentials<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25874409-2682,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25874409-2682,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... IT WILL be Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls fault alone if the Governments emissions trading scheme fails to materialise, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says. Senator Wong said if Mr Turnbull stopped the ETS from coming about, it would be a sad change from a man who once championed the cause for climate change action. Senator Wong used the majority of a 20-minute speech at a climate p ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSilent protest infuriates Wong<A HREF="http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1064332/Silent-protest-infuriates-Wong">http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1064332/Silent-protest-infuriates-Wong</A> ... Protesters stand in front of Climate Change Minister Penny Wong L and Environment Minister Peter Garrett R SBS A dozen climate change protesters have taken to the floor during the ALP conference, forcing a relocation of the speakers podium. The twelve protesters, carrying signs and standing in silence with their mouths taped shut, stormed the stage shortly after Climate Change Mini ... 1relativeToGround144.967,-37.8167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIn Hawaii, coral reefs protected with big fines<A HREF="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-08-02-hawaii-coralN.htm?csp=34">http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-08-02-hawaii-coralN.htm?csp=34</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norma ... 1relativeToGround-119.814,39.5296,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z GREENSPACE<A HREF="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-greenspace3-2009aug03,0,3625231.story?track=rss">http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-greenspace3-2009aug03,0,3625231.story?track=rss</A> ... home Greenpeace spray-paints Hazardous Products on HPs roof PGE pays 14.75-million fire settlement. The findings: If you are concerned about your carbon footprint, think birth control. The greenhouse gas impact of a child is almost 20 times more significant than the amount any American would save by such practices as driving a fuel-efficient car, recycling or using energy-efficient ligh ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z Democrats walk a careful line on healthcare<A HREF="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-healthcare-democrats3-2009aug03,0,3244705.story?track=rss">http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-healthcare-democrats3-2009aug03,0,3244705.story?track=rss</A> ... will be spirited." Another reason the issue is fraught with political peril: Healthcare touches virtually every constituent and interest group in a very direct way, unlike more abstract issues like global warming. And while 47 million people have no health insurance, most Americans do. Voters may have responded well to the general idea of improving healthcare during the 2008 campaign, but many a ... 1relativeToGround-87.6501,41.85,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z India and China co-operate over Himalayan glaciers <A HREF="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5e729abe-7fa8-11de-85dc-00144feabdc0,dwpuuid=9511df10-6d6b-11da-a4df-0000779e2340.html?ftcamp=rssnclickcheck=1">http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5e729abe-7fa8-11de-85dc-00144feabdc0,dwpuuid=9511df10-6d6b-11da-a4df-0000779e2340.html?ftcamp=rssnclickcheck=1</A> ... rivers, including the Ganges and the Yangtze, are fed by the glaciers. They supply water to about 40 per cent of the worlds population. The Indian government has disputed the science behind climate changes role in melting Himalayan glaciers, saying there is no evidence to support what it claims are misleading doomsday predictions by the west about their disappearance within 40 years. " ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZWilted fig leaves: Wong slams Turnbull principles<A HREF="http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2644196.htm">http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/03/2644196.htm</A> ... has dismissed the Oppositions nine principles on an emissions trading scheme as nothing more than "wilted fig leaves" to cover up the fact that the party is dominated by a sceptical fringe. Climate Change Minister, Penny Wong, says the entire premise of Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbulls first three principles is dishonest. She says the principles wrongly suggest the United States pla ... 1relativeToGround133,-27,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndia, China to cooperate over Himalayan glaciers: Jairam<A HREF="http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/000200908030981.htm">http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/000200908030981.htm</A> ... to dialogue on water resources with Beijing, adding the two countries shared the concerns. Mr. Ramesh is visiting China this month to strike a deal with Beijing ahead of the Copenhagen talks on climate change in December. He said India and China could be a "countervailing power" in resisting legally binding caps on greenhouse emissions that threaten to slow the progress of the two fastest ... 1relativeToGround80.2833,13.0833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAussies upbeat on local jobs - poll<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,25873839-14334,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,25873839-14334,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... per cent of respondents still cited the economy as the most significant problem facing Australia, although this was a 10 percentage point decline from last quarters results. The environment and global warming were named by 10 per cent of respondents as the biggest concern for the country - a decline of two percentage points - followed by immigration and health care. Seven of out 10 respon ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZYudhoyono urged to stop escalation of forest fires<A HREF="http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/03/yudhoyono-urged-stop-escalation-forest-fires.html">http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/03/yudhoyono-urged-stop-escalation-forest-fires.html</A> ... by declaring a moratorium on deforestation," he said. He said that Yudhoyono would be among eight key world leaders who have an historic opportunity to lead global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change at a UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December. "To show his intent, the President should ensure a fire-free season this year and stop palm oil and paper companies from burning an ... 1relativeToGround106.829,-6.17444,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMinisters told not to alienate advisers<A HREF="http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/03/chief-scientist-government-relationship-academics">http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/aug/03/chief-scientist-government-relationship-academics</A> ... advice was not only ignored but sometimes absolutely overturned for no good reason at all. Documents were altered by the White House, including Environmental Protection Agency documents on climate change, with absolutely no scientific input to explain why. Theres a situation where the scientific community have every right to say theres little point in working with this govenment," Sir ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSSE protests as it misses out on wind-farm subsidy<A HREF="http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industrysectors/utilities/article6736829.ece">http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industrysectors/utilities/article6736829.ece</A> ... Suffolk. It will include 140 Siemens turbines generating 500 megawatts of electricity mdash enough, when the wind blows, to power a city of half a million people. The Department of Energy and Climate Change said that the Government was still consulting on the exact terms of the programme. A spokesman said: "Based on the evidence we have, we consider that where contracts were signed before ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIndia looks to the sun for ambitious surge in green power<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=1185799">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6736726.ececid=OTC-RSSattr=1185799</A> ... campaigners have welcomed the plan, saying that solar energy is Indiarsquos most realistic alternative power source, as it does not have the space for large wind plants. Siddharth Pathak, chief climate change campaigner for Greenpeace in India, said: "Indiarsquos putting a very strong argument in front of developed countries that it has huge potential for renewable energy." However, some g ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAviation industry on track to deliver certified biofuel within two years<A HREF="http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2247125/aviation-industry-track-deliver">http://www.businessgreen.com/business-green/news/2247125/aviation-industry-track-deliver</A> ... companys efforts to fund carbon-cutting development projects 28 Jul 2009 BusinessGreen.Asia to provide all the latest green news from across the region that will make or break the fight against climate change Green professionals can now join our social networking group and follow BusinessGreen.com on Twitter Anyone familiar with the two steps forward, one and three quarter steps back world o ... 1relativeToGround-0.116667,51.5,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z6. Not the Best Way to Reset Relations<A HREF="http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/1016/42/380047.htm">http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/1016/42/380047.htm</A> ... early July, the United States and Russia will conduct their future business on a more structured basis. As past examples show, topics on our agenda mdash including cooperation on public health and climate change, the future of Afghanistan, nuclear nonproliferation and missile defense mdash are most usefully addressed in a sustained dialogue within a solid institutional framework. The inabil ... 1relativeToGround37.6156,55.7522,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTowards a global climate deal<A HREF="http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/columnists/globaltrends/4444476sec=globaltrends">http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/columnists/globaltrends/4444476sec=globaltrends</A> ... GLOABAL TRENDS By MARTIN KHOR High-polluting developed countries have already used up much of the worlds carbon space, and should pay up their carbon debt to facilitate in fair global deal on climate change. Next week, climate negotiations resume in Bonn in an attempt to reach a global deal in Copenhagen in December. There are intense pressures to get developing nations like China, India ... 1relativeToGround101.683,3.11667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTowards a global climate deal<A HREF="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/focus/4444476sec=focus">http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/focus/4444476sec=focus</A> ... GLOABAL TRENDS By MARTIN KHOR High-polluting developed countries have already used up much of the worlds carbon space, and should pay up their carbon debt to facilitate in fair global deal on climate change. Next week, climate negotiations resume in Bonn in an attempt to reach a global deal in Copenhagen in December. There are intense pressures to get developing nations like China, India ... 1relativeToGround101.683,3.11667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFEATURE - Sage grouse unlikely focus of Wyoming wind wars<A HREF="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/worldupdates/2009-08-03T090737Z01NOOTRRTRMDNC0-414923-1sec=Worldupdates">http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/8/3/worldupdates/2009-08-03T090737Z01NOOTRRTRMDNC0-414923-1sec=Worldupdates</A> ... brush along a dirt road. Wind power will play a huge role in any move by the United States to reduce its emissions of the greenhouse gases that most scientists believe are the main causes of rapid climate change. The burning of coal and the use of other fossil fuels such as oil are the largest single source of carbon emissions, so the race is on for "clean energy" alternatives. SHADES OF BROWN ... 1relativeToGround101.683,3.11667,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZReports: US best source of carbon-free energy is efficiency<A HREF="http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/08/reports-us-best-source-of-carbon-free-energy-is-efficiency.ars?utmsource=rssutmmedium=rssutmcampaign=rss">http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/08/reports-us-best-source-of-carbon-free-energy-is-efficiency.ars?utmsource=rssutmmedium=rssutmcampaign=rss</A> ... efficiency efforts, as wellby not producing the energy in the first place, all the losses that occur during generation and transport never come into play. The net result would be over a gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided as well. As far as the National Academies is concerned, the McKinsey report might just as well have been a chapter in its own publication. "The deployment of existin ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZReports: US best source of carbon-free energy is efficiency<A HREF="http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/08/reports-us-best-source-of-carbon-free-energy-is-efficiency.ars">http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/08/reports-us-best-source-of-carbon-free-energy-is-efficiency.ars</A> ... efficiency efforts, as wellby not producing the energy in the first place, all the losses that occur during generation and transport never come into play. The net result would be over a gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided as well. As far as the National Academies is concerned, the McKinsey report might just as well have been a chapter in its own publication. "The deployment of existin ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTonga - New environment minister for Tonga<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16215/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16215/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... Tonga has a new Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Noble Maafu. NUKUALOFA, Tonga ---- Tonga has a new Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Noble Maafu. Matangi Tonga reports Maafu becomes the first minister under the newly separated Ministry that now includes Climate Change. The Environment was formerly under the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Natural Resources portfolio. A ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAustralia - Observing fish catches<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16230/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16230/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... Cairns called on leaders to ensure fishing is halved in the region if we are to expect to maintain some semblance of economic returns on our fishery against the threatening backdrop of the unknown climate change impacts on our oceans. ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z - An ambitious plan for the Pacific NZs perspective<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16232/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16232/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... very much clearer plan to ensure that Pacific nations receive an increased share of their own fisheries resource, and streamlined, coherent, accountable programmes to make it happen. At a time when climate change is one of the regions greatest priorities, the same sort of impatience needs to drive our approach to introducing renewable energy into the Pacific. Pacific Energy Ministers acted this ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZFiji - Fiji hangs over Pacific summit<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16212/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16212/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... Live. The leaders of the 16-member Pacific Islands Forum meet for two days from Tuesday in Cairns, with hosts Australia keen to tackle the issues of global recession, a new regional trade deal and climate change. Fiji will be absent after being suspended from forum meetings in January over broken promises by the countrys military leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama to hold elections by March thi ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAustralia - Fiji to feature in Cairns Forum<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16229/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16229/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... Frank Bainimarama. The Grand Chief is expected in Cairns, Australia, today Monday. High on the Forum agenda this week will most likely be the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations, Climate Change and bulk buying of fuel. ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZNew Zealand - Trade focus of Pacific Islands Forum<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16217/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16217/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... benefit at the expense of smaller nations, reports NZPA. Pacific Island leaders will meet in Cairns, in northern Queensland, from Tuesday for the annual four-day forum. While the global recession, climate change and aid will be on the agenda, the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations PACER Plus and the future of democracy in Fiji were likely to dominate. Oxfam New Zealands executive ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAustralia - Media workshop held for forum meet<A HREF="http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16231/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl">http://www.islandsbusiness.com//news/indexdynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=16231/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl</A> ... the people of Cairns on Wednesday at the opening of the forum meeting. Non-government organisations like Greenpeace are hoping to leverage off the forum and are lobbying for concrete committments to climate change. Also in Cairns this week Taiwan is holding dialogues with the six Pacific countries that recognize it. This meeting has been kept fairly quiet, but other countries are taking notice. W ... 1relativeToGround178.417,-18.1333,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAussies optimistic good times ahead<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25873916-662,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25873916-662,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... per cent of respondents still cited the economy as the most significant problem facing Australia, although this was a 10 percentage point decline from last quarters results. The environment and global warming were named by 10 per cent of respondents as the biggest concern for the country - a decline of two percentage points - followed by immigration and health care. Seven of out 10 responde ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAussies optimistic good times ahead<A HREF="http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25873916-661,00.html?from=publicrss">http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25873916-661,00.html?from=publicrss</A> ... per cent of respondents still cited the economy as the most significant problem facing Australia, although this was a 10 percentage point decline from last quarters results. The environment and global warming were named by 10 per cent of respondents as the biggest concern for the country - a decline of two percentage points - followed by immigration and health care. Seven of out 10 responde ... 1relativeToGround151.214,-33.8861,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZHawaii protecting coral reefs with big fines<A HREF="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1168262.html">http://www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1168262.html</A> ... said University of Hawaii coral reef expert Richard Richmond. Kuulei Rodgers, a Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology assistant researcher, said injured corals will have a harder time recovering from global warming and rising levels of carbon dioxide the oceans are absorbing amid growing greenhouse gas emissions. "Its the same as if when a disease hits people, its the weaker ones that will norm ... 1relativeToGround-121.895,37.3394,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZCoral reef warning system installed<A HREF="http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=10384312">http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=10384312</A> ... and for improving ocean literacy," said Ms. Manfrino. By installing additional instruments that will monitor ocean chemistry, including carbon dioxide, "we will become a unique piece of the global climate change puzzle," noted Dr. Manfrino. "Little Cayman and the Cayman Islands are strategically located for work on coral reefs because we have a relatively lsquopurersquo oceanographic signal ... 1relativeToGround-81.3833,19.3,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZMisleading images<A HREF="http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/opinion/Misleading-images.5516304.jp">http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/opinion/Misleading-images.5516304.jp</A> ... a breath of wind and I suspect little or no electricity is being generated. ALAN J BLACK Camus Avenue Edinburgh Why the surprise that these people lie and cheat? The whole racketeering man-made global warming jamboree does the same thing. ... 1relativeToGround-2.98333,51.5833,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZIntroducing the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle<A HREF="http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2009/08/post4.html">http://www.businessweek.com/autos/autobeat/archives/2009/08/post4.html</A> ... the Leaf, which runs a 100 miles on a single charge, excluding the cost of the batteries will cost no more to buy and run than a traditional gasoline-powered car. Zero-emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, he said, are a bonus. Charging time is seven hours, although a 30 minute quick charge can get batteries back up to 80. Key to its success will be bringing down the cost of the bat ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDalai Lama urges global cooperation to tackle current economic crisis<A HREF="http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/europe/2009/08/03/218866/Dalai-Lama.htm">http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/europe/2009/08/03/218866/Dalai-Lama.htm</A> ... he said, speaking at a conference on the economic crisis in Germanys financial capital Frankfurt. The Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, also said urgent measures were needed to fight global warming and close the gulf between rich and poor. "We dont need just nice talking, we must take action," he told an audience of several thousand gathered in a football stadium. The spiritual l ... 1relativeToGround121.532,25.0478,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSage grouse unlikely focus of Wyoming wind wars<A HREF="http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5720AF20090803?feedType=RSSfeedName=scienceNews">http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5720AF20090803?feedType=RSSfeedName=scienceNews</A> ... brush along a dirt road. Wind power will play a huge role in any move by the United States to reduce its emissions of the greenhouse gases that most scientists believe are the main causes of rapid climate change. The burning of coal and the use of other fossil fuels such as oil are the largest single source of carbon emissions, so the race is on for "clean energy" alternatives. Continued... ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPRESS DIGEST - India Commodity News - Aug 3 - Reuters India<A HREF="http://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINBOM12431320090803">http://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINBOM12431320090803</A> ... on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. ECONOMIC TIMES www.economictimes.com India and Bhutan are planning to develop crops resistant to climate change in a bid to keep agriculture apace with warmer global conditions, according to a government official. BUSINESS LINE www.businessline.in Cardamom and clove growing districts of Ker ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZJapan Utilities Emit Less CO2 as Recession Cuts Power Output - Bloomberg<A HREF="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101sid=aRTGFGLcMUgc">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101sid=aRTGFGLcMUgc</A> ... doesnt result from climate-change protection measures, but only from the economic downturn." Japan, a signatory to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, promised to reduce emissions of gases blamed for global warming by 6 percent from 1990 levels by 2012. Output increased about 9 percent in the year ended March 2008, environment ministry data shows. The ministry plans to announce Japans emission ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZDuke Energy Elbows Co-ops for Carbon Permits in Climate Measure - Bloomberg<A HREF="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103sid=aQQH8kliSTU">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103sid=aQQH8kliSTU</A> ... Power Co., are fighting what may be a 100 billion battle with smaller cooperatives, community providers and state regulators over the right to pollute. As the Senate writes a bill to control greenhouse gases, the groups are swarming over a pot of free permits that cap carbon emissions and create a trading system of pollution rights. Lawmakers want to broker peace the way they did two de ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZTokyo Electric, Utilities Emit Less CO2 on Recession - Bloomberg<A HREF="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080sid=a32iBq7FztgE">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080sid=a32iBq7FztgE</A> ... doesnt result from climate-change protection measures, but only from the economic downturn." Japan, a signatory to the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, promised to reduce emissions of gases blamed for global warming by 6 percent from 1990 levels by 2012. Output increased about 9 percent in the year ended March 2008, environment ministry data shows. The ministry plans to announce Japans emission ... 1relativeToGround-74.006,40.7143,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZComment: Does Africa need Environmental Conditionality? - Joy Online<A HREF="http://news.myjoyonline.com/features/200908/33485.asp">http://news.myjoyonline.com/features/200908/33485.asp</A> ... and misapplied leaders. From Economic to Political Conditionalities now emerges Environmental Conditionality. Why the paradigm shift? It is believed that the greatest threat to human life today is climate change although the issue of climate change remains a controversy among, not only world governments, but scientists. What is certain however is that Africa will suffer most the consequences of ... 1relativeToGround-0.216667,5.55,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZColumn The South Korea-US Trade Deal: No Time Soon - "<A HREF="http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/englishedition/eopinion/369201.html">http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/englishedition/eopinion/369201.html</A> ... beef producers. The Obama administration probably would like to push the trade deal with South Korea through Congress, but it is already fighting on health care reform, financial regulation, and global warming legislation. In addition, they know that the economy badly needs another round of stimulus. This means that it is almost inconceivable that the bill will come to a vote in 2009 and 20 ... 1relativeToGround127,37.5664,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZInformal Bonn talks to simplify draft climate treaty - The Guardian - Nigeria<A HREF="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/homesproperty/article01/indexn2html?pdate=030809ptitle=Informal20Bonn20talks20to20simplify20draft20climate20treaty">http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/homesproperty/article01/indexn2html?pdate=030809ptitle=Informal20Bonn20talks20to20simplify20draft20climate20treaty</A> ... for international consideration, the head of a key U.N panel has told the Reuters News Agency. The meeting is to be the first step in a timeline aimed at reaching a new worldwide agreement to combat climate change in Copenhagen in December, said Michael Zammit Cutajar, chairman of a working group of the U.N Framework Convention on Climate Change. Not previously planned or publicised, the Bonn mee ... 1relativeToGround-2,54,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZPlanet Earth heading for "catastrophic" and "irreversible" climate ... - SINDH TODAY<A HREF="http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/37103.htm">http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/37103.htm</A> ... Planet Earth heading for "catastrophic" and "irreversible" climate change by 2040 Planet Earth heading for "catastrophic" and "irreversible" climate change by 2040 Edinburgh, August 3 ANI: A new research has claimed that carbon dioxide CO2 levels are rising at a faster rate than the worst-case scenario envisaged by United Nations experts, with the planet heading for "catastrophic" and "ir ... 1relativeToGround-104.985,39.7392,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z7.7m regional scheme to phase-out energy guzzling bulbs, appliances - The Guardian - Nigeria<A HREF="http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/homesproperty/article02/indexn2html?pdate=030809ptitle=7.7m20regional20scheme20to20phase-out20energy20guzzling20bulbs,20appliances">http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/homesproperty/article02/indexn2html?pdate=030809ptitle=7.7m20regional20scheme20to20phase-out20energy20guzzling20bulbs,20appliances</A> ... and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. It provides grants for projects related to six focal areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. Equipment to be targeted under the new project include for instance, light bulbs, refrigerat ... 1relativeToGround-2,54,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZSEC school programme bears fruit - Peninsula On-line<A HREF="http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Displaynews.asp?section=LocalNewssubsection=QatarNewsmonth=August2009file=LocalNews2009080325649.xml">http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Displaynews.asp?section=LocalNewssubsection=QatarNewsmonth=August2009file=LocalNews2009080325649.xml</A> ... research skill development programme at selected Independent Schools, the students have come out with more than a dozen inventive research projects. The projects of the young researchers vary from Global warming to the behavioural patterns of students. A research done by a group of three 16 years old female students summarized the levels of awareness, actual knowledge, degree of concern and wil ... 1relativeToGround72.8333,19.1167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZAngara cites urgent need for better water management - Tempo<A HREF="http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=49079">http://www.tempo.com.ph/news.php?aid=49079</A> ... as an increasing burden for millions of Filipinos, Sen. Angara warned "Water is a vital element in our daily lives and a crucial factor in national economic progress. With pollution resulting in global warming and the drastic change in ecology, including higher acidity levels, we have every reason to fear an eventual depletion of water supply," says Angara. In 2007, the ADB warned that the co ... 1relativeToGround-90.5151,41.5067,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZInvestors will win if Japanese kick out their long-time rulers - Business Report<A HREF="http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=561fArticleId=5109753">http://www.busrep.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=561fArticleId=5109753</A> ... for public servants when they retire, bureaucrats get cushy jobs in industries they oversaw while in government, so the incentive is to look out for your future employer, not our tax yen. Four, global warming would get greater focus. Its not just that the DPJ aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent before 2020 compared with 1990 levels. The party also seems to realise that Japa ... 1relativeToGround18.4167,-33.9167,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59ZJapan opposition in strong lead: poll - MSN Philippines News<A HREF="http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3506982">http://news.ph.msn.com/regional/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3506982</A> ... in its worst post-war slump. The centre-left DPJ, which has never governed Japan, has pledged higher social welfare spending, a foreign policy more independent of the United States, and steeper greenhouse gas cuts. Its the sport that Filipinos love and we have it covered. Keep up to date with the latest big NBA action on and off the court. Try Dating Personals by match.com. Whether ... 1relativeToGround-122.122,47.674,105002009-08-02T00:00:01Z2009-08-02T23:59:59Z