Reuters: China launched a surprise crackdown on plastic bags on Tuesday, banning production of ultra-thin…
Solar energy stocks slide for fourth straight day
Reuters: Solar energy stocks fell for the fourth straight day on Wednesday as investors worried…
Groups to Sue for Polar Bear Protection
Associated Press: Three conservation groups notified the federal government Wednesday they intend to sue to…
Germany: Green Energy Booming, but Experts Warn of Cloudy Future
Deutsche Welle: Renewable energy made up more than 14 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption in…
Climate Change May Spur Viral Diseases in Australia’s Outback
Bloomberg: Australians living in the outback may catch more viruses such as Ross River and…
WEF warns 2008 uncertainties may hurt climate fight
Reuters: A stronger focus on turbulent financial markets and escalating geopolitical tension in 2008 could…
Trees absorbing less CO 2
Guardian: The ability of forests to soak up man-made carbon dioxide is weakening, according to…
Japan temperatures could rise five degrees by 2100–panel
Agence France-Presse: Global warming could cause temperatures in Japan to rise an average of 4.7…
Guyana grants 1 million acres of Amazon rainforest to U.S. logging firm
Mongabay: Guyana has awarded a 988,4000-acre logging concession to a U.S. forestry company, reports the…
GE to invest in $350 million Texas wind farm
Associated Press: GE Energy Financial Services, the investment arm of General Electric Co., said Wednesday…