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Al Gore's Climate
newsweek.com — Al Gore steps onto the portico of his century-old white colonial, its stately columns framing him and the black Lab mix, Bojangles, that he and his son rescued from a shelter as a birthday present for Tipper. Dressed in blue jeans and a button-down ... (more) Al Gore's Climate
Global Climate Change Lobby
Global Climate Change Lobby
publicintegrity.org — image Overview Stalemate in Copenhagen Global attempts to craft a pivotal new climate treaty in Copenhagen this December are being stymied by a far-reaching, multinational backlash led by fossil fuel industries and other heavy carbon emitters, ... (more) Global Climate Change Lobby

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The forecast: Warmer, with a chance of survival
thestar.com — Tim Flannery believes the biggest challenge of the 21st century is to create sustainability for the human race. That's par for an environmentalist, and the consensus of a majority of scientists. But the quest is no small task given the resistance and ... (more) The forecast: Warmer, with a chance of survival
Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
e360.yale.edu — With skepticism growing about the chances of reaching a climate agreement next month in Copenhagen, Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says he is “cautiously optimistic” that a treaty can still be signed. But ... (more) Amid Mounting Pessimism, A Voice of Hope for Copenhagen
Climate change could kill 250000 children
Climate change could kill 250000 children
telegraph.co.uk — Climate change could kill 250000 children next year and the figure could rise to more than 400000 by 2030 according to Save the Children. (more) Climate change could kill 250000 children
Coping With Climate Change: Which Societies Will Do Best?
e360.yale.edu — As the world warms, how different societies fare in dealing with rising seas and changing weather patterns will have as much to do with political, social, and economic factors as with a changing climate. BY GAIA VINCE (more) Coping With Climate Change: Which Societies Will Do Best?
Survey: Economists see threat in climate change
usatoday.com — In fact, the survey of economists finds 94% believe the U.S. should join climate agreements to limit global warming. The survey results to be released today come as debate over the economics of global warming moves center stage in Washington, D.C. ... (more) Survey: Economists see threat in climate change
Leaders accused of myopia over climate deal
guardian.co.uk — Senior officials and negotiators increasingly gloomy about the prospects for a global warming deal next month The head of the international group leading the fight against climate change has accused countries of pushing science aside in favour of ... (more) Leaders accused of myopia over climate deal
Senate climate bill faces challenges
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Senate climate bill faces challenges
Climate change will burn Yosemite
Climate change will burn Yosemite
news.bbc.co.uk — IPCC scenarios for carbon dioxide emissions per year (more) Climate change will burn Yosemite
AFP: Probe to track impact of warming on Earth's water
google.com — 15 hours ago PARIS A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space early Monday, the European Space Agency (ESA) said. The Soil Moisture and Ocean ... (more) AFP: Probe to track impact of warming on Earth's water
Hell and High Water: The Global Warming Solution (9780061172137): Joe Romm: Books
amazon.com — Global warming is the story of the twenty-first century. It is the most serious issue facing the future of humankind, but American energy and environmental policy is driving the whole world down a path toward global catastrophe. According to Joseph ... (more) Hell and High Water: The Global Warming Solution ...
Rich countries halt Barcelona climate talks with inaction
Rich countries halt Barcelona climate talks with inaction
grist.org — African negotiators at the U.N. climate talks in Barcelona just refused to continue formal discussions about all other issues until wealthy countries live up to their legal and moral responsibility to commit to deep emissions reductions. Rich ... (more) Rich countries halt Barcelona climate talks with inaction
Study claims meat creates half of all greenhouse gases
independent.co.uk — Climate change emissions from meat production are far higher than currently estimated, according to a controversial new study that will fuel the debate on whether people should eat fewer animal products to help the environment. (more) Study claims meat creates half of all greenhouse gases
Danish PM upbeat on new global climate deal
reuters.com — * Danish PM sees growing political will for global deal * Hopes to issue invites to world leaders within weeks * Says they will attend if a substantial deal on table (Recasts, adds quotes, detail) By Conor Sweeney MOSCOW, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The host ... (more) Danish PM upbeat on new global climate deal
Fossil fuel subsidies "bringing us closer to irreversible climate change"
Fossil fuel subsidies "bringing us closer to irreversible climate change"
news.mongabay.com — Mongabay: The Green Economy Coalition is urging G20 finance ministers to rapidly put an end to fossil fuel subsidies. In a letter to the ministers, the coalition argues that these subsidies are contributing directly to climate change and making it ... (more) Fossil fuel subsidies "bringing us closer to ...
Message V Day of Peace 1972
vatican.va — MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 1972 IF YOU WANT PEACE, WORK FOR JUSTICE Men of thought! Men of action! All mankind living in 1972! Accept once more our invitation to celebrate the Day of Peace! ... (more) Message V Day of Peace 1972
Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof
Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof
environmentalleader.com — As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world’s tallest green roof. The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending ... (more) Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof
Boxer Invites EPA In for Questions About Climate Bill
Boxer Invites EPA In for Questions About Climate Bill
nytimes.com — Hoping to avert a partisan meltdown, Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) yesterday offered an olive branch to Republicans who are planning to boycott today's markup of a sweeping global warming bill. Boxer still ... (more) Boxer Invites EPA In for Questions About Climate Bill
Kilimanjaro's snows melt away in dramatic evidence of climate change
Kilimanjaro's snows melt away in dramatic evidence of climate change
timesonline.co.uk — Kilimanjaro's snows melt away in dramatic evidence of climate change (more) Kilimanjaro's snows melt away in dramatic evidence of ...
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