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Greenpeace urges governments to speed up climate negotiations

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:46:03 GMT

As the latest round of UN climate talks came to a close today, Greenpeace urged governments to pick up the pace of the negotiations which, in just over a year, must deliver a global deal to save the climate. The meeting, in Accra, Ghana, showed some progress but still lacked the urgency required to meet the 2009 target.

Solidarity for our peasant leaders of Honduras!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:23:02 GMT

At present we are informing you that our compañero Rafael Alegría, peasant leader of Honduras and member of the International...

Greenpeace reaction to France's nine-month nuclear delay

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:37:47 GMT

Just nine months into construction, Areva's new flagship nuclear reactor is already nine months behind schedule. This delay echoes the problems at Areva's previous site in Olkiluoto, Finland, where construction is more than two years behind schedule, more than 2 billion Euro over budget and beset with safety problems.

Cyclists And Drivers Vie For Space On The Road

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:25:00 GMT

High gas prices and heightened environmental awareness have led more bicyclists to take to already-congested streets. Road rage has escalated quickly — drivers complain that cyclists ignore traffic laws and cyclists contend that drivers deliberately try to run them down.

85 tonnes of whale meat may soon be abandoned after unsuccessful import

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:28:55 GMT

A Greenpeace investigation has revealed that around 85 tonnes of whale meat, sent to Japan in late May 2008 from Northern Europe, and for which the Japanese government has not yet received an application for import procedures, may have to be discarded.

Looming Energy Crisis In Mexico Stirs Debate

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:22:33 GMT

As production of crude oil falls in Mexico, debate continues on the issue of privatization of the oil monopoly. Without radical reform, Mexico could run out of oil in less than a decade.

Poll: Most Americans Now Support Offshore Oil Drilling

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:33:08 GMT

Sixty nine percent of Americans now favor an increase in offshore oil drilling, and 30 percent oppose it, according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll published in early August 2008....

Moo North: Cows Sense Earth's Magnetism

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:44:00 GMT

A team of researchers sorting through satellite images of cows in 300 pastures makes a surprising discovery: Cows tend to face either magnetic north or south when grazing or resting.

Can Future Olympic Cities Go Greener Than Beijing?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:54:50 GMT

China's hurried cleanup for the 2008 Olympics brought environmental issues to the forefront of the games. Now, organizers for the future Olympic sites in Canada, England, and Russia are racing to make their events as environmentally friendly as possible.

Great Barrier Reef saved from shale oil exploitation

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's a victory for the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, with a 20-year moratorium on all new shale oil projects in the region. Led by the Save Our Foreshore group, the success shows just how powerful local, grassroots campaigns can be.

Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:40 GMT

Barack Obama today named U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Delaware) as his vice presidential running mate in the 2008 presidential election. Biden brings some obvious strengths to the ticket, particularly in...

Eco-Camp Offers Lessons On Alternative Fuels

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:00 GMT

At Maryland's Camp Calleva, most campers engage in typical activities like rafting, kayaking or rock climbing. But a few spend a week in a program called Building Green, learning about environmentally friendly design and alternative energy. This year's project: alternative fuels.

Nano Heating

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:49:00 GMT

Developers have created flexible sheets of 'nanoantennas' that could aid in getting energy from solar energy or from other heat sources. The sheets could harvest up to 80 percent of the infrared light that falls upon them and the researchers say the material could cost just pennies a yard.

Drilling For Oil In Los Angeles

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles is well-known as a center for motion pictures, but for decades it's also been a reliable producer of oil. Now that the price of crude is beyond $100 a barrel, it is cost-effective to start drilling in Los Angeles again. But some residents near the proposed new wells aren't happy.

Seattle's Bag-User Fee Spurs Backlash

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:53:00 GMT

The Seattle City Council has voted to start requiring grocery stores to charge a 20 cent "user fee" for every plastic bag. But many people call the council's actions heavy-handed and the food industry is trying to repeal the measure.

UN Climate Conference Opens in Ghana

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:17:31 GMT

Ghanaian President John Kufuor tells delegates meeting in Accra that time is running out to finalize new agreement to combat global warming

Indian Program Distributes Solar-Powered Lamps to Millions of Rural Residents

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:17:21 GMT

About 400 million people in India do not have access to power

Some Economies Suffer As Beijing Cleans Up Air

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:00 GMT

In an effort to curb air pollution for the Olympics, more than 250 factories in Beijing and nearby towns like Tangshan have been shuttered temporarily. Some factory workers are on vacation for the first time in 20 years.

Climate Change, Fiji, Top Pacific Forum Agenda

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:31:43 GMT

Forum Chairman and Niue PM Toke Talagi says evidences show global warming is no longer just a scientific theory

Digging For Gas In New York

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Rural communities in New York and Pennsylvania have seen intense leasing activity as energy companies have become interested in natural gas buried deep underground in the Marcellus Shale frenzy has also caused social tension and raised formation. Gas extraction has potential to jump-start the flagging local economy, but it has also raised environmental concerns.

How Will Air Impact Track Stars?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Alex Chadwick checks in with Kenneth Rahn, University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist. They discuss what sort of air quality track and field athletes are facing in Beijing this week.

US Farming Communities Reap Benefits of Wind Power

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:38:33 GMT

In Great Plains states, where wind is in plentiful supply, growing number of wind energy projects helping to supplement declining farm incomes and creating new jobs

Calif. Requires Hybrid Cars To Make Some Noise

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:19:00 GMT

Electric hybrid cars are quiet, and all-electric cars are even quieter. While all that's nice for passengers, it can be dangerous for pedestrians. California's legislature has passed a bill to ensure that the vehicles make enough noise that they'll be heard by sight-impaired people crossing the street.

Want to Save the Trees? Try Paying People Not to Chop Them Down.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:47:58 GMT

While deforestation remains one of the planet's most destructive and dangerous forces, one solution may be putting a dent in the problem: Paying people to stop cutting down trees.

Large Number of Endangered Gorillas Alive and Well in Republic of Congo

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:44:21 GMT

US, Congolese scientists discover secretive great apes in a previously unexplored swamp forest in country's north

Extreme Heat A Threat To World's Poor

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:03:00 GMT

Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that today are found only in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.

High Oil Prices Drive Search for New Fuels

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:25:19 GMT

Ten or 20 years from now, car you drive or bus you ride may be powered by something other than gasoline

International Effort Keeps Cranes Flying High

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:26:17 GMT

Conservationists show economic benefit of protecting cranes in Vietnam and US

Indonesia's peat forest gains temporary protection

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a rare piece of good news for Indonesia's forest, a regional governor has announced an interim ban on deforestation in Riau, one of the areas currently worst affected by rapid deforestation. The ban, especially if made permanent, is also good news for the climate.

Marathon Puts Beijing Air To The Test

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In Beijing, the first major test of the city's air quality was under way Sunday with the women's marathon.

Powered By Grease, Drivers Race to Greece

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

In the Grease to Greece road rally kicked off in London Saturday. Teams are heading for Athens in vehicles powered by used cooking oil. The object isn't necessarily who can get to Athens first, rather it's who can get there the greenest. Andy Pag speaks with Robert Smith.

Yellowstone Preview: The Dynamics Of Fire

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Robert Smith checks in with Weekend Edition Sunday regular host Liane Hansen, who is on assignment in Yellowstone National Park. In a preview of her September series, Hansen talks about the evolving dynamics of fire protection in the park, and reveals what "a good Elk day" is.

Ethanol Power for the People

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Biofuel advocate David Blume talks about common misconceptions about the use of ethanol for fuel, and about his vision for decentralized, community supported ethanol production in the United States.

Harvesting Geothermal Energy

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:25:00 GMT

As part of our ongoing series on alternative energy sources, we'll take a look at methods to harvest energy from the heat beneath the surface of the Earth.

'Dead Zones' Multiplying In World's Oceans

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:40:00 GMT

A global study shows the number of "dead zones" — areas of ocean with too little oxygen for most marine life — has increased by one-third since 1995. In the latest issue of the journal Science, researchers say these polluted waters are the leading threat to life in coastal oceans.

Rising Consumer Prices Increase Popularity of US Co-op Communities

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:36:48 GMT

More Americans pooling resources in community-owned cooperatives to deal with tough economy

New deal offers hope for Indonesian forest protection

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:55:21 GMT

The Indonesian province of Riau has pledged to halt the destruction of its forests and peatlands; a move that will prevent billions of tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere.

Wind Turbine That Imitates Flippers Could Increase Efficiency

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:40:37 GMT

The bumps on a humpback's flipper prevent the beast from stalling as it turns.

Sounds From The Wild: The Laughing Kookaburra

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It's a common sound in the Australian bush, starting up just around daylight: the laughing call of the kookaburra. These birds get together in small groups, have a chat and then go into a full laughter song, letting other kookaburras know where their territory is.

Brazil Increases Consumption, Export of Sugar-Based Ethanol

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:38:24 GMT

But, environmentalists claim global thirst for ethanol drives up food costs

Eastern Uganda Grapples with Power Plant Project

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Although plans for the construction of a $750 million hydropower plant in the Bujagali Falls of Uganda lag behind, many villagers are looking past its expected benefits, and worry that the area's thriving tourism industry – and cultural identity – will soon suffer.

Protests Continue in Violence-Plagued Kashmir

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:08:55 GMT

Islamic separatists have been fighting for Kashmir's independence from India, or for the region's merger with Muslim-dominated Pakistan

Iran's President to Visit Turkey for Talks on Nuclear Program

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:56:18 GMT

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to meet with Turkey's President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day with Calls of Reconciliation

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:39:16 GMT

In a televised, President Pervez Musharraf said the country needs political stability to fix its economic woes and combat terrorism

Russian Forces Begin Pullout from Gori

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:11:11 GMT

Georgia's Interior Ministry also says Georgian police have begun to move into the city just outside the breakaway region of South Ossetia

The Daredevils Who Chase One of the Sky's Greatest Mysteries

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:03:03 GMT

Some brave pilots fly tiny gliders into an amazing type of cloud that forms only in Australia.