Gardeners can slow climate change (Guardian Unlimited) UK gardeners asked to open up borders, lawns and shrubs to help tackle climate change. [News Source]

Pollution from Chinese coal casts a long shadow. One of China's lesser-known exports is a dangerous brew of soot, toxic chemicals and climate-changing gases from the smokestacks of coal-burning power plants. [News Source]

‘Clean coal’ may be fuel of future. The government's forthcoming energy review will suggest that 'clean coal'-- a technique for burning coal that releases a minimum of carbon dioxide-- is now among the most promising technologies for meeting Britain's energy needs. [News Source]

The mean green machine. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hit the campaign trail last week, with environmental issues the centerpiece of his re-election campaign. [News Source]

Polar bear apocalypse. Climate change is forcing this giant predator into extinction. Can zoos save the species? [News Source]

Water quest shifts course. A powerful thirst is building in Southern California as forecasters predict the addition of about 2 million new households in the region over the next 20 years. [News Source]

Gardeners can slow climate change. Experts appeal for the land around every home to become a sanctuary for endangered wildlife. [News Source]

Global warming is occurring, outdoorsmen say in poll. The sportsmen are part of an increasingly large and bipartisan group concerned with climate change, said Jeremy Symons, director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Global Warming Campaign. [News Source]

State bill revamps solar initiative. Depending on your perspective, the state Legislature is on the brink of either bolstering or diluting the historic solar initiative enacted in January by the California Public Utilities Commission. [News Source]

Japan tries to cut down on plastic bags by beating obsession to wrap. Facing criticism from environmentalists, Japan is now trying to reduce plastic use with a law revision that lets the government issue warnings to retailers that don't do enough to reduce, reuse and recycle. [News Source]

Reading ready to take clean-air pledge. Speeding SUVs and plastic grocery bags may be designated endangered in Reading if the town's Advisory Committee on Cities for Climate Protection has its way. [News Source]