Economist: EVERY silver lining has its cloud. At the moment, the world’s oceans absorb a…
Month: February 2008
Shell says cheap renewable energy still far off
Reuters: The world faces a doubling of energy demand by 2050 but renewable sources are…
Risk Of Permafrost Thaw A “Wild Card” In Warming – UN
Reuters: A thaw of Arctic permafrost is a "wild card" that could stoke global warming…
Obama,Clinton top McCain on environment votes-report
Reuters: All three top U.S. presidential contenders tout their environmental credentials, but Barack Obama and…
Brazil: Large-scale Amazon deforestation or drying would have dire global consequences
Mongabay: A new study shows that large-scale degradation of the Amazon, either through drying or…
Dark Side of Solar Cells Brightens
Scientific American: It takes power to make power–even with a solar grand plan. From the…
China’s carbon dragon
Christian Science Monitor: Try this statistic on for size: If China’s economy continues to grow…
China and India speed climate change – report
Agence France-Presse: The economic rise of China and India means climate change is occurring faster…
Canadian Province Plans Comprehensive Carbon Tax
Reuters: Canada’s westernmost province said on Tuesday it plans to impose a comprehensive carbon tax,…
Canada’s Polar Bears Beset on All Sides
Inter Press Service: Melting sea ice caused by climate change and government inaction is putting…