Harper government given failing grade on climate change (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News) An environmental group on Friday gave the Harper government a series of failing grades on its approach to the environment in general, and climate change in particular. [News Source]

Global warming threat is seen in Siberian thaw. The Siberian permafrost is starting to thaw. Potentially, it could unleash billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming. [News Source]

Quebec unveils carbon tax. Quebec plans to adopt tough vehicle emissions standards and will become the first province to levy a "carbon tax" on oil and gas companies as part of an ambitious plan to fight global warming. [News Source]

Arctic dips as global waters rise. Arctic sea level has been falling by a little over 2mm a year - a movement that sets the region against the global trend of rising waters. [News Source]

BP’s accidents put its celebrated CEO on the hot seat. For years, John Browne has been lionized for turning BP into an oil powerhouse while embracing the green movement. Now, U.S. regulators and investors say BP isn't living up to its environmental and safety promises. [News Source]

Permafrost melt could speed up global warming. Global warming might be significantly worse than expected during the next century because the melting of carbon-rich permafrost in Siberia could expel hundreds of billions of tons of extra greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. [News Source]

Gardening like there is a tomorrow. Xeriscaping is yet to take off in a big way in Edmonton; it currently appeals more to a niche market. That's likely to change in the decades ahead if scientists' predictions about global warming and looming water shortages prove to be accurate. [News Source]

Global warming could burn insurers. Dramatic climate changes have the potential to affect nearly all segments of insurance coverage, including agricultural, health, life and business. [News Source]

Global warming means deserts will grow. Man-made global warming is set to accelerate desertification and yet paradoxically it also threatens deserts themselves, placing unique wildlife and cultures in peril. [News Source]

EU’s Dimas says low emission-permit prices may last. The European Union's environment chief said lower air-pollution permit prices for energy and manufacturing companies may endure after an allowance surplus caused a slump. [News Source]

Clinton praises evangelical Christians. Former President Bill Clinton praised evangelical Christians for their recent efforts on global warming and debt relief and said he sees growing understanding between people of different faiths. [News Source]