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EPA tangles with Texas in battle over air quality.
A more assertive Environmental Protection Agency is demanding that Texas tighten its pollution rules, drawing the ire of companies and some of the state's political leaders. Wall Street Journal. 21 November 2009.
Obama plans quick action on black lung, new MSHA chief says.
The Obama administration plans action "in the next couple of weeks" on a program to tighten dust limits in underground coal mines and take other steps "to end black lung disease," the new head of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said Friday. Charleston Gazette, West Virginia. 21 November 2009.
Shoppers going green despite struggling economy,
Despite the worst U.S. recession in decades, sales of organic and sustainable products have continued to grow, experts say, with shoppers willing to spend a few more dollars in a bid to become more green. Reuters. 21 November 2009.
Westlands irrigation district wields major clout in California water wars.
Westlands Water District, the country's largest federal irrigation district, represents just 600 San Joaquin Valley farmers, but Westlands is no hayseed at any bargaining table. Fresno Bee, California. 21 November 2009.
In cancer testing, less is now better.
Worries that widespread screening for breast and cervical cancers can yield limited benefit and lead to unnecessary harm prompted decisions this week by two medical organizations to recommend less preventive testing. Wall Street Journal. 21 November 2009.
Worst case H1N1 may cut UK economy by 4.3%.
A severe H1N1 flu pandemic could cost the UK economy 72 billion pounds ($121 billion), British scientists said on Friday, but advised against closing schools even if the current mild pandemic takes a turn for the worse. Reuters Health. 21 November 2009.
Where's the clean energy?
Feed-in tariffs transform the economic function of the electrical grid: no longer is it a centralized technological embodiment of corporate power and hierarchy. Perhaps that's what's keeping feed-in tariff legislation from spreading in the United States. Nation. 21 November 2009.
Zombie nuke plants.
In the face of climate change, many people who are desperate for alternatives to fossil fuels are considering the potential of nuclear power. More than half of America's nuclear plants have received new twenty-year operating licenses. These undead nukes are highly dangerous. Nation. 21 November 2009.
Deforestation emissions should be shared between producer and consumer, argues study.
Under the Kyoto Protocol the nation that produces carbon emission takes responsibility for them, but what about when the country is producing carbon-intensive goods for consumer demand beyond its borders? Mongabay. 21 November 2009.
Auto parts makers transform into green machines.
Ontario auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp will be making a 2-megawatt "nacelle," the heart and brains of a wind turbine that houses all the mechanical gear used to generate electricity. Toronto Star, Ontario. 21 November 2009.
Clean-Energy programs booming at community colleges.
For many students enrolling in alternative energy programs at community colleges, it's not about some greater environmental ethos. It's about jobs. New York Times. 21 November 2009.
Middle East coastline faces devastation if climate warms by a single degree.
Lebanon may see parts of its coastline vanish if climate change continues unabated, according to a landmark report on the evolving environment of the Arab world. Beirut Daily Star, Lebanon. 21 November 2009.
After the thaw.
Keen skier? Thinking of buying a snow-covered chalet in the Alps? Then think hard before making a decision. According to a recent report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, melting snow caps will result in the closure of many winter sports resorts in the coming decades. London Financial Times, United Kingdom. 21 November 2009.
The scary math of warming.
A splash of cold reality on the linked tasks of slowing climate change and protecting biodiversity. Toronto Star, Ontario. 21 November 2009.
Biofuels targeted by oil companies.
The claim that biofuels are a threat to food security comes from multinational oil companies, who fear that biofuels are a threat to their business, alleged Jose Bellini, coordinator for agrobusiness of the Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Research company, EMBRAPA, in Maputo on Thursday. All Africa. 21 November 2009.
The wind may carry a solution for Kenya.
Kenya's Chalbi Desert is a bleak, forbidding stretch of coarse sand and ash-gray ridges broken by clusters of tiny huts. It is also one of the windiest places on Earth, experts say, and it soon will be the site of Africa's largest wind farm. Washington Post. 21 November 2009.
India to spend $900 million on solar.
Ending months of speculation about exactly what it was planning to do to boost the use of renewable sources of energy, India said this week that it will spend about $900 million on solar energy. New York Times. 21 November 2009.
Atlantic Canada braces for climate change.
Next month's global climate change talks in Copenhagen could help avert environmental catastrophe. Or, the sessions could bring on financial Armageddon for business and industry. Saint John Telegraph-Journal, New Brunswick. 21 November 2009.
Canada welcomes U.S. move to set a target for cutting gas emissions.
Washington's move toward a target for slashing greenhouse gas emissions is "good news" on the eve of next month's Copenhagen climate change summit, federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice says. Toronto Star, Ontario. 21 November 2009.
Top U.N. scientist laments U.S. pace on climate actions.
The United Nations' top climate scientist does not expect any major breakthroughs on global warming next week when President Obama hosts Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Greenwire. 21 November 2009.
Lugar team crafting cap trade alternative.
As climate-change legislation in the Senate sputters and stalls, Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., has asked his staff to come up with a range of alternatives for reducing greenhouse gases. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Indiana. 21 November 2009.
Chamber wants 'war on coal' halted with health-reform vote.
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce wants the state's federal lawmakers to block health-care reform until the Obama administration and Congress end what the chamber says is a "war" on coal and domestic energy. Charleston Gazette, West Virginia. 21 November 2009.
McCain doesn't love climate bill.
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman have been working overtime to craft a climate bill that can attract significant GOP support. But they aren't exactly scoring points with their mutual best friend in the Senate, John McCain. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pennsylvania. 21 November 2009.
Malcolm Turnbull confident of ETS deal.
Anti-emissions trading scheme forces within the Coalition are ramping up their demands in a bid to make it impossible for the Liberal Party to back a climate change deal with the government, as the issue reignites speculation over the leadership of Malcolm Turnbull. Sydney Australian, Australia. 21 November 2009.
Turnbull threatens to dump rebels.
Malcolm Turnbull will enforce a rule to sack from the frontbench anyone who dissents from party policy as he hits back at a renewed assault on his leadership caused by the emissions trading scheme. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 21 November 2009.
Canadians chagrined over status as climate-change dawdlers.
On the eve of major UN climate change talks next month in Copenhagen, a major survey of Canadians has found that more than three quarters of the public feel embarrassed that the country hasn't been taking a leadership role on reducing emissions. Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 21 November 2009.
Climate change survey says 83% willing to make sacrifices.
More than 80 per cent of people believe climate change is a serious threat and are willing to make sacrifices to combat it, a survey by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) showed today. Press Association. 21 November 2009.
India 'should fund environment projects.'
India’s government should tap some of the $400bn it has locked up in state enterprises to invest in projects to clean up its environment and combat global warming, a top economic official said on Friday. London Financial Times, United Kingdom. 21 November 2009.
Climate sceptics claim leaked emails are evidence of collusion among scientists.
Climate change sceptics allege the emails provide "smoking gun" evidence that some of the climatologists colluded in manipulating data to support the widely held view that climate change is real, and is being largely caused by the actions of mankind. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 21 November 2009.
New air quality norms to burn hole in govt's pocket.
The new notification issued by the Centre on air quality standards after a gap of 15 years has turned to be costly affair for the state government as it needs fund to upgrade each of the ambient air quality stations in Bengal to measure the new parameters. Bombay Indian Express, India. 21 November 2009.
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