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Top Story - China now no. 1 in CO2 emissions; USA in second position 
The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (MNP) released a preliminary estimate that claims: “China’s 2006 CO2 emissions surpassed those of the USA by 8%. This includes CO2 emissions from industrial processes (cement production). […]

Today’s News is changing to include a new feature which will be integrated into all future posts under this topic. I will start to refer to other news aggregators for information so I can concentrate on my main areas of concern, Global Warming and Sea Level Rise. The growth of Renewable Energy is a necessity if […]

Today’s Lead Story - The National Audodbon Society feature news article, “What’s Happening to Some of Our Most Common Birds?”, reveals alarming population declines among some of our most common and beloved birds. Common Birds In Decline reports:
Since 1967 the average population of the common birds in steepest decline has fallen by 68 percent; some individual species nose-dived as […]

As stated earlier, I believe in a stick and carrot approach which uses Carbon Taxes combined with Renewable Energy Credits to push industries to adopt carbon mitigation and control, what I call Carbon Storage and Sequestration (CSS); my preferred definition for this CO2 mitigation solution. Most scientists, however talk about CCS (Carbon Capture and Sequestration) which ignores […]

Everyone is talking about CCS today. It is probably the largest contribution that we can quickly make to the fight against GHG. I am amazed how the debate has been spun around by the industry to make it appear that we have to wait a decade or more before we can start large scale plans. The problem […]

Newest Feature of Countdown to the Meltdown - A Weather Report area where you can see temperatures for: Greenland; communities within the Arctic circle in Canada, Russia, and the United States; and even the South Pole.
The permafrost around the world is thawing, Greenland’s ice sheet is melting, and Arctic Circle communities are experiencing record temperatures. Now […]

Today’s Lead Story - China is now going to tie its five year plan to reduce energy consumption per unit of GDP (20 percent by 2010) to its goals for CO2 emissions. Claims it will cut carbon emissions per unit of GDP, or carbon intensity, by 40 percent in 2020 from 2000 and 80 percent […]

Schwarzenegger Says Tailpipe Emissions Lawsuit Inevitable
Weak Asian policies curb green power growth: experts
Green Premium No Obstacle for Small Businesses, Survey Finds
Climate looks ripe for fuel-economy bills
Colleges Make Green Commitment
Climate change brings toxic moth to England
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The Christian Science Monitor article - Safe cars versus fuel efficiency? Not so fast. Now that Congress looks likely to raise […]

June 15-17 18th Annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair. Located at the ReNew the Earth Institute, 7558 Deer Rd.,Custer, WI. The world’s largest renewable energy educational event of its kind, featuring hundreds of workshops, speakers, and exhbits. Parking and all activities are free with paid admission,$10/1day or $25/weekend, kids free, Juniors & Seniors $8/$15, open 9am […]

Solar Panels, Biofuel and Tidal Turbines in Bloomberg Plans
Denver targets global warming
“Petrol and diesel are dead,” says GM
Carbon Capture And Storage To Combat Global Warming Examined
Hurricane Satellite Could Fail Anytime
47% Of Small Biz Owners Take Steps To Look Green
Spotlight Area
Green Car Congress Article - UK Company Introduces Electric Sportscar - I can’t wait to see this […]