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Other NewsEditorialsBefore the wind.Wisconsin should do what it can to encourage the growth of wind power. That should include uniform statewide siting rules for large wind farms. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel EPA's decision for California is a victory for the people.The Environmental Protection Agency finally gave California the green light to set limits on greenhouse gases from automobiles. Fremont Argus The carbonated Congress.President Obama is calling the climate bill that the House passed last week an "extraordinary" achievement, and so it is. The 1,200-page wonder manages the supreme feat of being both hugely expensive while doing almost nothing to reduce carbon emissions. Wall Street Journal OpinionVan Jones: Less tofu, more hard hat.“We can do it” environmentalism is the next step to a new environmental revolution. Environment Report Are climate-change deniers guilty of treason?The so-called skeptics have really gotten under Paul Krugman’s skin this time. Christian Science Monitor Would Galileo buy global warming?Skepticism is the most important tool in the shed of science. Everyone told Copernicus that the Earth was the center of the universe. He had his doubts. The world is better for his skepticism. Charleston Gazette |
Carbon capture no 'silver bullet' for climate change.
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The theory is simple, the debate divisive: To survive global warming, simply insert billions of dollars, suck, and blow. It's called carbon capture and storage, and Canada is ponying up to support what is effectively big-ticket enviro liposuction. Canadian Press Powerline pullout leaves utility scrambling to fill green needs.The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's withdrawal this week from a major Northern California power-transmission project complicates its transition to renewable energy. Sacramento Bee EU seen meeting renewable fuel targets with blends.The European Union is likely to achieve its target of generating 10 percent of transport fuels from renewable sources by 2020 by blending biofuels with fossil fuels, a leading EU researcher said. Reuters Snow in summer.
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Where will Snowy Egret go? How will she retreat from Winter when Winter itself is in retreat? Living On Earth 'Green revolution' could create 400,000 jobs, claim ministers.A "green revolution" that should create 400,000 jobs is to be launched by ministers later this month in the most ambitious ever bid to transform the British economy, industry and sources of energy. London Daily Telegraph Wyoming research effort could help fuel West.A public-private effort to research cleaner ways of using Wyoming coal could be key in addressing the growing energy needs of the West, a coal gasification industry official said. Associated Press Carbon technology to play a 'critical role' in Alberta's emissions fight.If a province were to be set up specifically for carbon capture and storage, it would look a lot like Alberta. That's a good thing, because if there's one province that desperately needs carbon capture and storage to work, it is Alberta. Canadian Press China joins carbon tax protest.Beijing on Friday joined a growing clamour of complaint about US plans for a carbon tax on imports from countries without their own emission caps, warning it could set off a global trade war. London Financial Times Drax protester trial: Lessons from the Great Train Ambush.The hijack of a coal train by climate protesters and their ensuing trial both played out in a uniquely British manner. London Guardian |
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Udall: The final frontier.We desperately need a rapid energy transformation, but wishing can't make it so.
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Top ConsequencesSnow in summer.Where will Snowy Egret go? How will she retreat from Winter when Winter itself is in retreat? Living On Earth Experts tip less rain.Victoria faces another disastrous year with record low rainfall tipped and dams to fall to less than 20 per cent capacity by Christmas. Melbourne Herald Sun Value of Maine beaches to be explored.Maine's sand beaches bring about $500 million of new money into the state each year and support some 8,000 jobs, but the beach economy could be put in jeopardy because of the rising sea level. Associated Press Top SolutionsCarbon capture no 'silver bullet' for climate change.The theory is simple, the debate divisive: To survive global warming, simply insert billions of dollars, suck, and blow. It's called carbon capture and storage, and Canada is ponying up to support what is effectively big-ticket enviro liposuction. Canadian Press Powerline pullout leaves utility scrambling to fill green needs.The Sacramento Municipal Utility District's withdrawal this week from a major Northern California power-transmission project complicates its transition to renewable energy. Sacramento Bee EU seen meeting renewable fuel targets with blends.The European Union is likely to achieve its target of generating 10 percent of transport fuels from renewable sources by 2020 by blending biofuels with fossil fuels, a leading EU researcher said. Reuters Top CausesWyoming research effort could help fuel West.A public-private effort to research cleaner ways of using Wyoming coal could be key in addressing the growing energy needs of the West, a coal gasification industry official said. Associated Press House climate bill wouldn't cut U.S. oil dependence much.Despite its title as the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," the energy and climate bill that the House of Representatives passed recently takes only a modest step toward reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil. McClatchy Newspapers Arctic oil, gas kept on hold by lawsuits, economy.The global recession and lawsuits from environmental groups have slowed the scramble for previously unattainable oil and gas reserves and shipping routes in the Arctic caused by climate change, providing a window to resolve complicated ecological concerns, specialists say. Washington Times Top Politics'Green revolution' could create 400,000 jobs, claim ministers.A "green revolution" that should create 400,000 jobs is to be launched by ministers later this month in the most ambitious ever bid to transform the British economy, industry and sources of energy. London Daily Telegraph China joins carbon tax protest.Beijing on Friday joined a growing clamour of complaint about US plans for a carbon tax on imports from countries without their own emission caps, warning it could set off a global trade war. London Financial Times Drax protester trial: Lessons from the Great Train Ambush.The hijack of a coal train by climate protesters and their ensuing trial both played out in a uniquely British manner. London Guardian |
From the Daily Climate NewsroomCalling for action, White House underscores climate impact.
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A report showing that climate disruption is already leaving deep imprints on every sector of the environment and that the consequences of these changes will grow steadily worse in coming decades was released Tuesday by the Obama Administration. more Climate change hitting poor in U.S. hardest.
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Climate change is disproportionately affecting the poor and minorities in the United States – a "climate gap" that will grow in coming decades unless policymakers intervene. more Drought, conflict and tension in Andes.
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Rapid disappearance of Andean glaciers is already producing conflicts in the region and is likely to force major human migrations in the relatively near future. more The Andes' triple bottom line.
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Climate change is hitting South America with a triple whammy: More water stress, more migration, more disease. more Andes at risk: Slideshow.
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Climate change is further straining Peru's already stressed public health system. Two minute slideshow. more |