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Other NewsEditorialsScience scorned.The anti-science strain pervading the right wing in the United States is the last thing the country needs in a time of economic challenge. Nature Pollution - a global threat.EPA will promote global strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane from industry and agriculture and other pollutants, such as black carbon from cook stoves. These pollutants are damaging especially vulnerable regions such as the Himalayan glaciers and the Arctic. Voice of America Acting together.An agreement between Wisconsin and Michigan to cooperate on climate change has much potential, especially if other states join the effort. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Opinion5 eco issues that could cripple India.On the tip of the iceberg of environmental issues facing India today are impacts of climate change, land degradation, water pollution, forest degradation and rapid unplanned urbanisation. These are the five most pressing challenges that India is facing and that will hamper its rush for growth. CNN Climate change: A policy challenge.While there is a strong body of evidence that we are already experiencing human-induced climate change, the worst impacts, if emissions continue to grow, are likely to be felt in the second half of this century and the distribution of those impacts between regions or countries is far from clear. Sydney ABC News Japan should play key role in water security issues.Once the situation in Pakistan becomes more settled, Japan should move toward cooperation in national security over water through such measures as comprehensive water resources management, early warning systems for natural disasters and construction of water infrastructure. Asahi Shimbun |
Carbon trade or carbon con?In the carbon market, a good deal for the environment needs to also be a good deal for the bottom line. Vouching for environmental credibility isn't easy: Who verifies the verifiers? Third of three parts. Daily Climate Mining the truth on coal supplies.A new study seeks to shake up the assumption that use of coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, is bound to continue its inexorable rise. In fact, the authors predict that world coal production may reach its peak as early as next year, and then begin a permanent decline. National Geographic News Global mining companies are forceful about exporting coal through Northwest ports to China.While Oregon works to shut its only coal-fired electricity plant and reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions, global mining companies are increasingly bullish about exporting that very same coal through Northwest ports to China. Portland Oregonian Beijing's iron fist on emissions has industry gasping.An abrupt command from Beijing to follow through with "iron-fisted" energy and carbon emission cuts has thrown China's industrial heartlands into chaos. Sydney Morning Herald Canada helps create an oil sands world.Huge unconventional fuel reserves, like oil sands and oil shale, lie untapped worldwide. These emit much more carbon than regular oil, causing green groups to call them climate killers. Most countries lack the necessary capital, technology and expertise to tap them. But Canada is helping to change that. Vancouver Tyee Nitrous oxide goes with the flow.Atmospheric levels of nitrous oxide are rising, and scientists think current models underestimate emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. Chemical & Engineering News Arctic melt extreme in 2010, again.The extent of Arctic sea ice is reaching the third-lowest point ever recorded, as the annual summer melt slows. Both the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route are open, and ships are navigating the once ice-locked channels. Daily Green China takes lead in clean energy, with aggressive state aid.Until very recently, Hunan Province was known mainly for lip-searing spicy food, smoggy cities and destitute pig farmers. Now, Changsha and two adjacent cities are emerging as a center of clean energy manufacturing. New York Times Obama's climate image blurs as he nears last half of term.Nearly two years into Barack Obama's term, the president's climate image has changed. He is no longer a champion to some, and others are astonished at his administration's unenthusiastic support of a climate bill in the Senate this year. It failed without a vote. ClimateWire Chevron sits out Big Oil's Prop. 23 fight.In California, big business groups - and even bigger oil companies - are keeping their distance from the Yes on 23 Campaign. For an oil company like Chevron, Prop. 23 might just be bad for the company's image. San Francisco Bay Citizen |
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Study: Irrigation masking global warming.An important question: How much warming is being hidden by irrigation?
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Extreme weather offers glimpse of future.Some like it hot, and those who do can stay put in New Jersey.
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'Climate wars' claims disputed.New research challenges idea that global warming will drive civil unrest.
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Top ConsequencesArctic melt extreme in 2010, again.The extent of Arctic sea ice is reaching the third-lowest point ever recorded, as the annual summer melt slows. Both the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route are open, and ships are navigating the once ice-locked channels. Daily Green 'Climate wars' claims disputed.New research challenges idea that global warming will drive civil unrest. Nature Extreme weather offers glimpse of future.Some like it hot, and those who do can stay put in New Jersey. Newsroom Jersey Top SolutionsCarbon trade or carbon con?In the carbon market, a good deal for the environment needs to also be a good deal for the bottom line. Vouching for environmental credibility isn't easy: Who verifies the verifiers? Third of three parts. Daily Climate China takes lead in clean energy, with aggressive state aid.Until very recently, Hunan Province was known mainly for lip-searing spicy food, smoggy cities and destitute pig farmers. Now, Changsha and two adjacent cities are emerging as a center of clean energy manufacturing. New York Times UK 'heat pumps' fail as green devices, finds study.Government plans to subsidise green heating are challenged today by the largest ever field study of "heat pump" devices in the UK, which reveals 80% perform so badly they would not qualify as renewable energy under proposed European standards. London Guardian Top CausesMining the truth on coal supplies.A new study seeks to shake up the assumption that use of coal, the most carbon-intensive fossil fuel, is bound to continue its inexorable rise. In fact, the authors predict that world coal production may reach its peak as early as next year, and then begin a permanent decline. National Geographic News Global mining companies are forceful about exporting coal through Northwest ports to China.While Oregon works to shut its only coal-fired electricity plant and reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions, global mining companies are increasingly bullish about exporting that very same coal through Northwest ports to China. Portland Oregonian Canada helps create an oil sands world.Huge unconventional fuel reserves, like oil sands and oil shale, lie untapped worldwide. These emit much more carbon than regular oil, causing green groups to call them climate killers. Most countries lack the necessary capital, technology and expertise to tap them. But Canada is helping to change that. Vancouver Tyee Top PoliticsBeijing's iron fist on emissions has industry gasping.An abrupt command from Beijing to follow through with "iron-fisted" energy and carbon emission cuts has thrown China's industrial heartlands into chaos. Sydney Morning Herald Obama's climate image blurs as he nears last half of term.Nearly two years into Barack Obama's term, the president's climate image has changed. He is no longer a champion to some, and others are astonished at his administration's unenthusiastic support of a climate bill in the Senate this year. It failed without a vote. ClimateWire Chevron sits out Big Oil's Prop. 23 fight.In California, big business groups - and even bigger oil companies - are keeping their distance from the Yes on 23 Campaign. For an oil company like Chevron, Prop. 23 might just be bad for the company's image. San Francisco Bay Citizen |
From the Daily Climate NewsroomSelling the blue sky.The market for greenhouse gas emissions is a bazaar dependent entirely on government regulation. But can it reduce emissions? The answer so far: Not yet. Second of three parts. more Making a market for pollution.What does it take to trade in a commodity that cannot be seen or touched - and isn't even a commodity in the United States? First of three parts. more Climate Clippings - The Brazos, weatherization, and disagreeing over agreeing.
Daily Climate's weekly compilation of news tidbits. This week: Lost love - er, carbon - on the Brazos; $120 million for weatherization efforts; and two books look why consensus on climate policy is so elusive. more Americans' sense of energy savings? Small change.Quick – what's the most effective way for you to save energy? If you're like many Americans, you'd say turn out the lights or turn up the AC's thermostat. And, like many Americans, you'd miss the mark. more Climate Clippings - Tropical ice, fuel cells, and a new chair.Daily Climate's weekly compilation of climate snippets: Disappearing ice in the tropics; power from water and air; a battery break-through; and an invisible, immaterial chair. more |
