Harsh review of restoration in everglades

The New York Times reports that 'the eight-year-old, multibillion-dollar effort to rescue the Everglades has failed to halt the wetlands' decline because of bureaucratic delays, a lack of financing from Congress and overdevelopment, according to a new report'. (Photo: New York Times)

Millions raised in greenhouse gas auction

The Washington Times reports that 'power companies were the biggest spenders in the nation's first cap-and-trade greenhouse gas auction, raising nearly $40 million that will be spent by Northeast states on renewable and energy efficient technologies'. (Photo: Associated Press)

Lawmakers at Impasse on Incentives for Renewable Energy

The New York Times reports that the House and the Senate are 'in a stalemate over proposals to provide tax incentives for the production and use of renewable energy, leaving the future of the nascent industry in limbo', as tax credits for 'investing in solar energy and producing wind energy will expire at the end of the year unless Congress resolves the impasse' (Photo: New York Times)

Bottled water at issue in Great Lakes

The Washington Post reports that 'even as a 10-year campaign to block wholesale export of Great Lakes water came to a successful conclusion in Congress last week, some legislators and environmentalists vowed to continue their fight to close a 'bottled-water loophole,' a campaign that taps into a national debate over sales of H2O in disposable containers'. (Photo: Washington Post)

First US cap-and-trade emissions market opens

Reuters reports that ten states in the U.S. Northeast have 'kicked off the country's first cap-and-trade market on greenhouse gas emissions', 'gaining accolades from environmentalists and many businesses but also eliciting concerns about how the states will spend the money the plan raises'. (Photo: Reuters)

Cities get too much blame for global warming

Reuters reports that, according to a study published on Friday, 'cities often blamed for producing most of the world's greenhouse gas emissions actually generate just two-fifths or less' (Photo: Reuters)

China now world's biggest carbon polluter

Agence France-Presse reports that according to a newly released study, 'China has leapfrogged the United States as the world's biggest carbon emitter and India is heading for third place', while 'global greenhouse-gas levels were scaling record peaks'. (Photo: Reuters)

Cambodia eyes nuclear plant

The Associate Press reports that 'impoverished Cambodia hopes to build a nuclear power plant to meet its future energy needs and help offset its dependence on imported oil'

Palestinians protest against West Bank dumping plans

Agence France-Presse reports that 'around 300 Palestinians protested on Friday in the West Bank against what they say is an Israeli plan to reopen a controversial toxic waste dump near important underground springs'. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Wal-Mart aims to curb plastic bag use

Reuters reports that 'Wal-Mart Stores Inc will give out fewer plastic shopping bags, and encourage shoppers to reuse and recycle them, as the retailer aims to slash its plastic bag waste by a third worldwide by 2013'. (Photo: Reuters)

Chrysler enters the race to build green cars

The New York Times reports that 'after seeming to fall behind in the race for alternative-fuel vehicles, Chrysler' has said 'it would produce an electric car for sale in 2010 and follow it up with a broad lineup of battery-powered vehicles" (Photo: Associated Press)

Burying CO2 could pay for itself by 2030

Reuters reports, according to a new study, 'trapping and burying carbon dioxide from power plants could become viable without public funding by 2030, helping nations reduce their dependence on energy imports and meet climate goals'. (Photo: Reuters)

Birds decline seen sign of biodiversity crisis

Reuters reports that, according BirdLife International, 'many of the world's most common birds suffered steep population drops over recent decades, a sign of a deteriorating global environment and a biodiversity crisis'. (Photo: Reuters)

EPA unlikely to set perchlorate drinking waters standard

The Washington Post reports that 'the Environmental Protection Agency, under pressure from the White House and the Pentagon, is poised to rule as early as today that it will not set a drinking-water safety standard for perchlorate, a component of rocket fuel that has been linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women, newborns and young children across the nation'. (Photo: Reuters)

New system could help avert collapse of fisheries

Reuters reports that U.S. researchers have proposed guaranteeing individual fishermen a share of the catch in order to help avert a global collapse of fisheries. (Photo: Reuters)

Euro climate exchange saw significant growth

The Guardian reports that 'trading on European Climate Exchange increases by 150% in first six months of 2008, despite credit crunch'. (Photo: Reuters)

States Accuse Pentagon Of Threats Over Base Cleanup

The Washington Post reports that, according to environmental officials from several states that have tried to force the Pentagon to clean up polluted military sites, the 'Defense Department has retaliated by reducing or withholding federal oversight dollars due them'. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Chicago outlines plan to slash greenhouse gases

The Associated Press reports that Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has announced a 'plan to dramatically slash emissions of heat-trapping gases, part of an effort to fight global warming and become one of the greenest cities in the nation'. (Photo: Associated Press)

Australia to launch ambitious global carbon capture institute

Agence France-Presse reports that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced that his country will launch a multi-million dollar international carbon capture and storage institute to fight global warming. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

UN chief appoints two new special envoys on climate change

The Agence France-Presse reports that UN chief Ban Ki-moon has appointed two new special envoys on climate change, one of his top priorities. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Moving from deprivation diets to good food

The New York Times reports that 'after decades of obsessing about fat, calories and carbs, many dieters have made the unorthodox decision to simply enjoy food again', 'shunning deprivation diets and instead focusing on adding seasonal vegetables, nuts, berries and other healthful foods to their plates'. (Photo: New York Times)

Hundreds of new species found on Australia's reef

Reuters reports that Australian scientists have discovered hundreds of new coral and marine species on the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef which they say will improve monitoring reef biodiversity and the impact of climate change. (Photo: Reuters)

Germany opposes EU plans on carbon auctions

Reuters reports that 'the German government wants to limit industry's required purchase of carbon emissions permits to a maximum of 20 percent a year between 2013 and 2020'.

South Korea to set up first carbon trading company

Agence France-Presse reports that South Korea will set up its first carbon trading company to help regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Hot year damages carbon uptake by plants

Agence France-Presse reports that, according to newly published research, plants and soil can take up to two years to recover from an exceptionally hot year, a finding that has implications for the combat against global warming. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Tesla plans Silicon Valley electric car factory

Reuters reports that California electric sports car-maker Tesla Motors is building a $250 million Silicon Valley plant to produce sedans that will roll onto U.S. highways in late 2010, the company said ahead of a Wednesday announcement. (Photo: Reuters)

Saphire raises over $100 million for algae crude

Reuters reports that Sapphire Energy, which aims to squeeze "green" crude oil from blooms of one of the planet's oldest life forms, algae, has announced it now has over $100 million from investors. (Photo: USA Today)

Scientists experiment with space-based solar power

Investor's Business Daily reports that scientists are touting a first-of-its-kind experiment in long-range, wireless power transmission - a crucial step toward meeting some of America's energy needs through space-based solar power.

Democrats Join the 'Drill, Baby, Drill!' Chorus

Time reports that the House majority has passed legislation allowing offshore drilling, in an effort to neutralize a key Republican campaign issue. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

NASA Eyes Nuclear Power for Moon Base

SPACE.com reports that nuclear power could finally make its comeback - this time beyond Earth, as NASA has proposed a fission reactor in its future moon base.

EPA Lets Electronic Waste Flow Freely

The Washington Post reports that, according to a new study by the Government Accountability Office, 'the Environmental Protection Agency has done little to curb the export of discarded electronic products containing hazardous waste, much of which ends up in poorly regulated countries and harms the environment and public health'. (Photo: Reuters)

Norway pledges up to US$1B for Amazon preservation

The Associated Press reports that Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has announced that Norway will give Brazil US$1 billion by 2015 to preserve the Amazon rain forest, as long as Latin America's largest nation keeps trying to stop deforestation. (Photo: Associated Press)

Arctic sea ice melt comes close, but misses record

The Associated Press reports that crucial Arctic sea ice shrank this summer to its second lowest level on record, 'continuing an alarming trend'. (Photo: Reuters)

Nokia most ecofriendly electronics maker

Agence France-Presse reports that Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, 'earned the top spot in Greenpeace's ranking of big electronics manufacturers' eco-friendliness'. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

CO2 regulation could hit 1 million U.S. firms

Reuters reports that 'the prospect of U.S. regulation of climate-warming carbon dioxide has sparked a pre-emptive outcry from the Chamber of Commerce, which warned of bureaucratic gridlock if proposed limits are put in place'.

GM unveils plug-in Chevy Volt

Reuters reports that General Motors Corp has 'unveiled the production version of its much-anticipated Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in electric car that is the centerpiece of the automaker's effort to move away from gas-guzzling SUVs'. (Photo: Reuters)

Antarctic ozone hole already larger than in 2007

Reuters reports that, according to the U.N. weather agency, 'the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica has already surpassed its 2007 size this year, and is set to keep growing for another few weeks'. (Photo: Reuters)

House to vote on offshore drilling Tuesday

Reuters reports that, according to a Democratic aide, 'the House of Representatives is expected to vote on Tuesday on a comprehensive energy package that would open most of the U.S. coastline to offshore drilling' (Photo: Reuters)

Judge Reverses Plan to Expand Snowmobile Access in National Parks

The Washington Post reports on a major victory for environmentalists, as a federal judge 'overturned the Bush administration's plan to allow hundreds more snowmobiles to traverse Yellowstone and other iconic national parks each winter'. (Photo: Associated Press)

States Aim to Cut Gases by Making Polluters Pay

The New York Times reports that 'ten states from Maryland to Maine are about to undertake the nation's most serious effort yet to tackle climate change, putting limits on carbon dioxide emissions from utilities and making them pay for each ton of pollutants'. (Graphic: New York Times)

10 Ways Global Warming Could Hurt Your Health

US News features a story on the changes scientists have observed that are impacting individuals' health and have also created models to predict where we might be headed and offers a sampling of what we could be discussing with our doctors in the decades to come. (Photo: Reuters)

New flight navigational technology is greener

The Associated Press reports that Federal Aviation Administration officials gathered Friday to promote new flight and navigational technologies that reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions while also decreasing passenger delays. (Photo: Reuters)

Vietnam launches locally made ethanol-blended gasoline

Agence France-Presse reports that oil giant PetroVietnam has announced the country's launch of a locally made ethanol-blended gasoline with the view to 'ensure national energy security and reduce the economy's dependence on oil products.' (Photo: Reuters)

Presidential hopefuls hint at China climate policy

Reuters reports that Presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama both vowed to press China on trade and to work with it on climate change if elected, and Obama said he would make shifting Beijing's currency policies a priority. (Photo: Reuters)

California ballot measures tout cleaner energy

The Associated Press reports that two California ballot measures will promise to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead to cleaner electricity and vehicles.

Nuclear industry looking for a wave of new hires

The Associated Press reports that the man in charge of the country's nuclear regulatory agency has said the United States needs a generation of new scientists, engineers and skilled workers to staff, build and monitor what could be dozens new power plants.

China mulls green tax to curb pollution

Reuters reports that, according to the official China Daily, China is studying whether to impose an environmental tax on polluters to cut their emissions. (Photo: Reuters)

Japan's carbon trade targets to be voluntary

Reuters reports that Japanese companies taking part in a trial carbon trading system to be launched next month will work to voluntary reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions, rather than mandatory ones. (Photo: Reuters)

French 'picnic tax' to his plastic cutlery

Reuters reports that France's environment minister has announced that the country will tax plastic cutlery to try to encourage consumers to buy more eco-friendly products, and Paris is planning to expand the measure to include several other items. (Photo: Reuters)

Brussels would allow state aid for carbon capture

Reuters reports that a European Commission official has said that Brussels would look favorably at member states giving financial support for plants to test almost carbon-free power production, which could help fight climate change. (Photo: Reuters)

Australia seeks to lower carbon emissions from cars

Reuters reports that the Australian government has issued a discussion paper on reducing automobile carbon emissions, with recommendations such as providing financial incentives for manufacturing low-emission cars.

Global warming could cost Ohio its buckeyes

The Associated Press reports that environmentalists have said that climate change might push the growing range of Ohio's iconic buckeye tree out of the state.

In A Warmer World, Alaskan Villages Melt Away

National Journal reports that some of Alaska's native villages are literally disappearing, as the state has become the "tip of the spear" on global warming. (Photo: National Journal)

Study finds recent global warming unprecedented in 1,300 years

McClatchy Newspapers reports that a new scientific study adds evidence that temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere fluctuated a bit over time, but that the sharp increase during the past few decades is bigger than anything in at least 1,300 years. (Photo: Reuters)

Nitrogen emerges as the latest climate change threat

McClatchy Newspapers reports that scientists are raising alarms about yet another threat to Earth's climate and human well-being - nitrogen, a common element essential to all life. (Photo: Reuters)

Experiment boosts hopes for space solar power

SPACE.com reports that a former NASA scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power a distance of 92 miles (148 km) between two Hawaiian islands, an achievement that he says proves the technology exists to beam solar power from satellites back to Earth.

Spain to set up climate change research institute

Agence France-Presse reports that, according to Spanish Environment Minister Elena Espinosa, Spain, among the nations in Europe most affected by desertification, will set up a climate change research institute in the northeastern city of Zaragoza. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

Russia says it must stake claim to Arctic resources

Reuters reports that the secretary of Russia's Security Council, speaking at an unprecedented session of the council held on a desolate Arctic island, said that Russia must stake its claim to a slice of the Arctic's vast resources.

EU seeks to limit use of biofuels

Agence France-Presse reports that European parliamentarians on Thursday approved EU plans to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent but called for stricter limits to be set on the controversial use of biofuels. (Photo: Agence France-Presse)

$25K for YouTubers' green ideas

CNET reports that the X Prize foundation, the same nonprofit behind the $30 million Google Lunar X Prize, wants to use YouTube as an idea factory - creating an eco challenge called 'What's your crazy green idea?' where users dream up a world-changing idea to stop global warming, post a two-minute YouTube video about it, and it could be worth $25,000.

Antarctic winter ice gets bigger while Arctic shrinks

Reuters reports that the amount of sea ice around Antarctica has grown in recent Septembers in what experts say could be an unusual side-effect of global warming. (Photo: Reuters)