Full Coverage: Pollution
April 2008
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28.04.2008
Both carbon dioxide and methane emissions rose sharply in 2007. The extra methane could be the first sign of the anticipated release of this gas from thawing Arctic permafrost.
more...From: NOAA Related topics/regions: [Climate change] [Science] Image: The 2007 rise in global carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations is tied with 2005 as the third highest since atmospheric measurements began in 1958. Credit: NOAA
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25.04.2008
The answer to growing traffic and pollution in the Indian capital lies in an effective and massive public transport system, says the Centre for Science and Environment. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, recently implemented in south Delhi, provides the option for an economically sound and better bus system.
more...Related topics/regions: [India] [South Asia] [Development] [Cities] [Transport] Image: People wait on a jammed road/ Photo credit: NDTV
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22.04.2008
U.S. state governors say they are fed up with the Bush administration's foot-dragging on climate change and will go ahead -- and around -- the White House to reduce greenhouse gases.
more...From: Inter Press Service Related topics/regions: [United States] [Climate change] [Politics] Image: George W. Bush: by-passed by 18 U.S. states © Earth Action / EarthAction
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22.04.2008
Chileläisen sellutehtaan suunnitelma rakentaa kymmeniä kilometrejä pitkä jäteputki merelle on saanut rannikon kalastajat tappelemaan verisesti toisiaan vastaan.
more...From: Suomen IPS Related topics/regions: [Chile] [Indigenous rights] Image: - © Centre for Science and Environment
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22.04.2008
As the smog of pollution has cleared from the skies, a true measurement of global warming can finally be made. It's not good news.
more...From: New Scientist Related topics/regions: [Climate change] |
21.04.2008
Foods such as beef and dairy make a far deeper impression on a consumer's carbon footprint than the distance the food has travelled.
more...From: New Scientist Related topics/regions: [Agriculture] [Energy] [Food] [Transport] [Climate change] Image: Future meat, by ChrisM70
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17.04.2008
The mass diversion of the North American grain harvest into ethanol plants for fuel is reaching its political and moral limits.
more...From: The Telegraph Related topics/regions: [North America] [Agriculture] [Energy] [Food] [Poverty] [Transport] [Consumption] [Climate change] Image: Fill the tank or feed a child for a year? © Agricultural Research Service / U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
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16.04.2008
The rich world has failed to set a clear example on cutting carbon emissions, according to the UN's top climate official.
more...From: The Guardian Related topics/regions: [Climate change] Image: Business as usual in the rich world
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15.04.2008
Two companies are starting a new project to use carbon dioxide emissions from cement manufacture to make biodiesel... with a little help from some microorganisms.
more...From: AutoblogGreen Related topics/regions: [Spain] [Energy] [Transport] [Climate change] [Renewable energy] Image: Carbon dioxide becomes food for algae © Geographical
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10.04.2008
A new, high-resolution, interactive map of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels shows some surprising - and accurate - results.
more...From: Science Daily Related topics/regions: [United States] [Climate change] Image: Now CO2 pollution can be pinpointed. Image by racineur
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10.04.2008
Global warming has plunged the planet into a crisis and the fossil fuel industries are trying to hide the extent of the problem from the public, NASA's top climate scientist James Hansen has warned.
more...From: TerraDaily Related topics/regions: [United States] [Corporations] [Climate change] Image: Dr. James Hansen, director of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York
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09.04.2008
Coca-Colas bottling plant in northern India has been facing the ire of local people. They say the soft drink maker has been operating illegally and has caused the severe water crisis in the area.
more...Related topics/regions: [South Asia] [Water/sanitation] [Corporations] [Environment] Image: Protestors raising slogans against Coca-Cola / Photo credit: IRC
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09.04.2008
Polluting electricity generators in Europe are set to reap another round of extraordinary windfall profits from the carbon trading scheme meant to curb their carbon emissions, a new report reveals.
more...From: WWF International Related topics/regions: [Europe] [Energy] [Corporations] [Climate change] Image: There are plans to construct 40 major new coal fired power stations in Europe © Policy Innovations
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05.04.2008
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr 5 (OneWorld) - Amid new calls for the resignation of George W. Bush's top environment official, 12 states and 11 non-profit groups went to court this week accusing the Bush administration of refusing to comply with an environmental order handed down a year ago by the U.S. Supreme Court.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [United States] [Climate change] [Governance] [Law] Image: Schwarzenegger is ticked. © Radio Netherlands Wereldomroep
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