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Other NewsEditorialsGreening the DWP.The mayor's plan, correctly, is for clean, renewable energy. So why the lack of transparency? Los Angeles Times America needs national debate on nuclear power.Nuclear power needs to be back on the table – but a solution to waste storage must be found before new construction begins, and the revival of the industry must be proven cost effective. San Jose Mercury News Repealing AB 32 would be a disaster for California.It's bad enough that state leaders who claim to represent the interests of Californians are backing an attempt to suspend the state's landmark global warming law. Now, we've learned that a signature-gathering campaign for the effort is being financed by two Texas oil companies. San Jose Mercury News OpinionThe terrible truth about the mean greens.Every now and again there comes along a scientific study that proves beyond reasonable doubt what you instinctively know to be true: wine is good for you, exercise is dangerous, and self-righteous environmentalists are lying, cheating, thieving degenerates. London Daily Telegraph Taxing the other smoke: Pollution.Lawmakers are currently debating an increase in the tobacco tax. We suggest taxing the other smoke as well: pollution. Georgia lawmakers should consider raising the tax on gasoline. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greening Ontario can afford to switch off coal power now.Ontario is on the cusp of making a major difference on climate. While other governments dither and delay, Ontario has reduced its dependence on climate destroying coal power to the lowest level in 45 years. Toronto Star |
Saving carbon by burning forests.By now everyone knows that forests sequester carbon and that forest fires pump enormous amounts of that stored carbon skyward. But researchers are now coming to a somewhat contrary conclusion: Carefully controlled burns can help reduce forest carbon emissions. Daily Climate Toxic waste weighs on revival of nuclear industry.
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Reviving the U.S. nuclear industry could get hung up on the political minefield of how to handle the security, legal and environmental risks posed by a growing mountain of radioactive waste. Reuters Can smiley faces (and a 14-step program) save the global climate?When rational appeals fall short, environmentalists enlist social and economic incentives--and even neuroscience--to get the public in on national efforts to combat climate change Scientific American High-speed rail gains traction in Spain.
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The shift to high-speed rail has environmental, political and economic benefits for Spain. But passengers are not necessarily thinking green. New York Times 'Energy bonanza' to power 750,000 homes.Scotland has taken a world-leading role in the emerging multi-billion-pound marine energy industry by approving ten projects with the potential to power almost a third of the country's homes. Edinburgh Scotsman Algae's solar electrons hijacked to steal power.An international gang of biologists has carried out an audacious heist, stealing valuable electrons from photosynthesising algae. The power grab could open a route to more efficient exploitation of photosynthesis to power machines. New Scientist Farming feels like 'gambling,' but insurance helps cut risks.After two years of drought, the rains now falling in Kenya are not bringing the expected relief for Kenya's farmers. Why? Erratic weather means no one knows when to put in a crop anymore. Reuters UN at odds over climate policy.Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary-general on Tuesday appeared to be at odds with his own climate change envoy over the role the UN should play in securing international agreement on tackling global warming. London Financial Times Senators pump gas fee into bill.Climate bill supporters are leaning toward exempting big oil companies from a broader cap on greenhouse gases as a way of winning critical support from industry players and key lawmakers. Politico Ritter urges lawmakers to back coal plant bill.Gov. Bill Ritter urged lawmakers to back a framework for retiring or retrofitting coal-fired power plants along the Front Range, arguing it would likely be cheaper in the long run than reacting to a series of expected new emission rules from the federal government. Associated Press |
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What’s in a (wrong) word?Let’s not confuse real mistakes with the normal progress of science.
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Top ConsequencesFarming feels like 'gambling,' but insurance helps cut risks.After two years of drought, the rains now falling in Kenya are not bringing the expected relief for Kenya's farmers. Why? Erratic weather means no one knows when to put in a crop anymore. Reuters Jamaica's beaches in danger, says UN expert.A United Nations environmental expert is predicting that several beaches on the western end of Jamaica could be totally wiped out in the next five to 10 years if local authorities and citizens do not act now to protect the environment. Kingston Jamaica Observer Miami Waterworld? it could happen.And you thought the down economy made it hard to sell your home? New scientific data says the sea is rising faster than anyone thought and under worst-case scenarios, much of Miami and South Florida could be under water by the end of the century, unless drastic measures are taken soon. Miami NBC6 Top SolutionsToxic waste weighs on revival of nuclear industry.Reviving the U.S. nuclear industry could get hung up on the political minefield of how to handle the security, legal and environmental risks posed by a growing mountain of radioactive waste. Reuters Can smiley faces (and a 14-step program) save the global climate?When rational appeals fall short, environmentalists enlist social and economic incentives--and even neuroscience--to get the public in on national efforts to combat climate change Scientific American High-speed rail gains traction in Spain.The shift to high-speed rail has environmental, political and economic benefits for Spain. But passengers are not necessarily thinking green. New York Times Top CausesSaving carbon by burning forests.By now everyone knows that forests sequester carbon and that forest fires pump enormous amounts of that stored carbon skyward. But researchers are now coming to a somewhat contrary conclusion: Carefully controlled burns can help reduce forest carbon emissions. Daily Climate Ritter urges lawmakers to back coal plant bill.Gov. Bill Ritter urged lawmakers to back a framework for retiring or retrofitting coal-fired power plants along the Front Range, arguing it would likely be cheaper in the long run than reacting to a series of expected new emission rules from the federal government. Associated Press Misgivings over minerals boom.The coal industry in the Hunter is booming again, thanks to higher prices and expanding port capacity. But is it too good to be true? When this minerals boom deflates, what damage will have been caused to the environment and the health of local populations? Sydney Morning Herald Top PoliticsUN at odds over climate policy.Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary-general on Tuesday appeared to be at odds with his own climate change envoy over the role the UN should play in securing international agreement on tackling global warming. London Financial Times Senators pump gas fee into bill.Climate bill supporters are leaning toward exempting big oil companies from a broader cap on greenhouse gases as a way of winning critical support from industry players and key lawmakers. Politico Ritter urges lawmakers to back coal plant bill.Gov. Bill Ritter urged lawmakers to back a framework for retiring or retrofitting coal-fired power plants along the Front Range, arguing it would likely be cheaper in the long run than reacting to a series of expected new emission rules from the federal government. Associated Press |
From the Daily Climate NewsroomSaving carbon by burning forests.By now everyone knows that forests sequester carbon and that forest fires pump enormous amounts of that stored carbon skyward. But researchers are now coming to a somewhat contrary conclusion: Carefully controlled burns can help reduce forest carbon emissions. more Opinion: Translating science.
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Do researchers have an obligation to help the general public understand the relevance of their work? One academic thinks so – despite sporting scars from his effort. more Cyber bullying rises as climate data are questioned.
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The e-mails come thick and fast every time NASA scientist Gavin Schmidt appears in the press. Rude and crass e-mails. E-mails calling him a fraud, a cheat, a scumbag and much worse. more Ethanol's contrasting carbon footprints.
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The federal government last week concluded corn-based biofuels help reduce emissions; California regulators say they don't. Who's right? Oddly enough, both may be. more US loses opportunity with home energy efficiency.
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Despite EPA gains with its Energy Star program, some 99 percent of American houses remain "sick" – damp, drafty, expensive to heat and cool – and could be made at least 30 percent more energy-efficient with "highly cost-effective, tried-and-true" improvements, according to experts. more |