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Other NewsEditorialsFace facts: Climate change is unfolding as predicted.The wildfires in Russia, the floods in Pakistan and the record heat this summer in New Jersey have one thing in common: They are exactly the kind of symptoms scientists predicted we’d experience as global warming occurs. Newark Star-Ledger The EPA's new gas-mileage labels are good but not perfect.The EPA is asking for comments on its proposed new gas mileage stickers for automobiles -- so here's ours. On the whole, both of the agency's two suggested alternative stickers represent much-needed improvement over current fuel-economy labeling. Washington Post Climate-change assessment: Must try harder.Whoever leads the IPCC, the governments - and, indeed, Mr Ban - should make sure that there is a well-thought-out structure, and perhaps some expert special advisers, put in place in order to see to it that change happens. Economist OpinionUS falling behind China in creating green economy.China’s policymakers understand that serious pollution remediation and energy efficiency policies will create jobs, new businesses and increase business profits and GDP growth. People's Daily Sliding toward climate catastrophe.Unprecedented heatwave in Russia, leading to uncontrollable wildfires. Floods in Pakistan the like of which have not been seen in centuries. The breaking up of the Greenland ice-sheet. The coincidence and severity of such natural disasters has prompted renewed debate about the role of global warming. Pakistan Observer China sustains blunt ‘You first’ message on CO2.Yu Qingtai, China’s lead negotiator in climate talks from 2007 through the conference in Copenhagen last December, said that China’s national interests will always come first; and in any move toward binding steps for reducing global emissions of greenhouse gases, rich countries must go first. New York Times |
Tibetan nomads struggle as grasslands disappear from the roof of the world.The Tibetan plateau has been destroyed by rising temperatures, excess livestock and plagues of insects and rodents. Scientists say desertification of the mountain grasslands of the Tibetan plateau is accelerating climate change. London Guardian Green revolution comes to urban neighborhoods.Some 200 local residents are taking part in an innovative program designed to help bridge a green divide in L.A. Many residents of low-income neighborhoods say they've been left out of the environmental movement and that clean-tech businesses are avoiding urban neighborhoods. Los Angeles Times Earl's path along northeast is not well-worn.Pushed by an ill-timed trough of low pressure, Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go: the Northeast coastline. And Earl may be foreshadowing more northerly big storms to come with global warming, two hurricane experts said Thursday. Associated Press The greening of China.The core of China's environmental paradox is that the vast country must do two things at once: Continue to industrialize while simultaneously sharply limiting carbon emissions. There are signs Beijing is starting to take the environmental challenges seriously. Nation Chair of IPCC review panel backs assessment process despite flaws.In a Q&A session, Princeton's Harold Shapiro, who headed the U.N. investigation into the IPCC, discusses press coverage, management structure and the future of the world's foremost climate science panel. Climate Central Norway keen to exploit carbon capture lead.Since 1996, Statoil, the Norwegian state-owned energy company, has disposed of almost 13m tonnes of CO2 by burying it under the ocean floor. Thus far, it has shown no signs of leakage. That has made Norway something of a holy site for believers in carbon capture and storage. London Financial Times Germany's energy policy: Nuclear power? Um, maybe.Aiming to draw attention to Germany’s dilemmas in deciding how much and what sort of power to produce and consume in the coming decades, Angela Merkel will bundle her answers into a comprehensive "energy concept," to be unveiled at the end of September. Economist Lisa Jackson's high-wire act on carbon controls.Early in his Presidency, Barack Obama made it clear that if Congress failed to limit carbon emissions, he would use his authority under the Clean Air Act to control greenhouse gases. Now that Congress has pulled the plug on legislation, that task has fallen to Lisa Jackson, Obama's EPA chief. Bloomberg News EPA to issue more rules in climate fight.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said. Reuters Billionaire Koch brothers back suspension of California climate law.A company owned by oil billionaires Charles and David Koch has contributed $1 million to Proposition 23, a November ballot initiative to suspend California’s groundbreaking 2006 global-warming law. Los Angeles Times Double play for global warming.There's a fight brewing on an issue that seemed settled in 2006. That was when California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, flexing his environmental credentials, signed into law a measure that requires a statewide cut in greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. PBS NewsHour |
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Julia Gillard's high-risk embrace.A promise of action on climate change in return for support from Greens to govern.
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Top ConsequencesEarl's path along northeast is not well-worn.Pushed by an ill-timed trough of low pressure, Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go: the Northeast coastline. And Earl may be foreshadowing more northerly big storms to come with global warming, two hurricane experts said Thursday. Associated Press Earth 'facing mass extinction.'The world is facing a mass extinction event that could be greater than that of the dinosaurs, new Australian research shows. The research shows a combination of human behaviour and climate change could have devastating affects on species across the planet. Australian Associated Press Long-term sea level rise could strengthen Earl's blow.The large waves, storm surge, and flooding that Hurricane Earl will spawn as it strikes Massachusetts tomorrow night comes with an added dollop of trouble; Sea level rise. Boston Globe Top SolutionsNorway keen to exploit carbon capture lead.Since 1996, Statoil, the Norwegian state-owned energy company, has disposed of almost 13m tonnes of CO2 by burying it under the ocean floor. Thus far, it has shown no signs of leakage. That has made Norway something of a holy site for believers in carbon capture and storage. London Financial Times Hot rocks and high hopes.Deriving energy from subterranean heat, or geothermal energy, is no longer limited to volcanic regions. By drilling deep wells into the ground, it can be made to work almost anywhere. Just watch out for the earthquakes. Economist Report says heat, not smart meters, hiked bills.After Pacific Gas & Electric, the giant California utility, began installing smart meters in the state’s Central Valley, the company was swamped with complaints from residents that their utility bills had increased. But one study attributes the higher bills to the heat, not the meters. New York Times Top CausesTibetan nomads struggle as grasslands disappear from the roof of the world.The Tibetan plateau has been destroyed by rising temperatures, excess livestock and plagues of insects and rodents. Scientists say desertification of the mountain grasslands of the Tibetan plateau is accelerating climate change. London Guardian Powering up.In a world worried about global warming, improving the cleanliness and efficiency of jet engines is a priority for airlines and aircraft manufacturers. It is not just altruism: greener engines also use less fuel, and so cut costs. But incremental improvements over the years have made a difference. Economist From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorbikes.Riding a lawn tractor for just an hour spits out as much pollution you'd get from driving a car for hundreds of miles. CNN Money Top PoliticsGreen revolution comes to urban neighborhoods.Some 200 local residents are taking part in an innovative program designed to help bridge a green divide in L.A. Many residents of low-income neighborhoods say they've been left out of the environmental movement and that clean-tech businesses are avoiding urban neighborhoods. Los Angeles Times The greening of China.The core of China's environmental paradox is that the vast country must do two things at once: Continue to industrialize while simultaneously sharply limiting carbon emissions. There are signs Beijing is starting to take the environmental challenges seriously. Nation Chair of IPCC review panel backs assessment process despite flaws.In a Q&A session, Princeton's Harold Shapiro, who headed the U.N. investigation into the IPCC, discusses press coverage, management structure and the future of the world's foremost climate science panel. Climate Central |
From the Daily Climate NewsroomClimate 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 Climate Clippings - Cell phones, farmers and Hawaiian surf.Daily Climate's weekly compilation of climate tidbits: Spreading climate news in rural countries, a new approach to large-scale ag investments, and Hawaii's offshore power potential. more Climate Clippings: Ice fields, ENSO trouble and high fashion.Today TDC launches weekly feature offering snippets of new and noteworthy developments. This week: A truly "emerging" field, a dispute over El Niño data, and an attempt to marry solar energy and haute couture. more |
