Wal-Mart to work with suppliers to reduce packaging.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said it plans to reduce packaging by 5 percent over a five-year period starting in 2008, a move the company says could save $3.4 billion.

Carney emphasizes importance of alternative sources of energy. Chris Carney, Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative was at the Lewisburg Club Friday evening to promote his campaign while advocating for alternative sources of energy. [News Source]

Global warming fear lights fire under Congress (San Francisco Chronicle) Congress, it appears, is channeling Al Gore. After years of debating whether global warming was real or a hoax, the House and Senate staged six hearings this week on how the government should respond to climate change. And the Bush administration,... [News Source]

It’d be nice to breathe easier. President Bush, you're so out of step with America on the environment that even Texans are getting green around the gills. [News Source]

To discuss climate, get past the weather. Before the discussion about climate can really be as broad or as informed as it needs to be in our society, the concepts of "climate" and "weather" must be distinguished from each other. [News Source]

Sportsmen sense global warming’s impact. A principal finding from a national survey of American sportsmen found that seven out of 10 of them are concerned that fish and wildlife populations will decrease significantly or disappear within the next decade. [News Source]

Eminent domain or imminent disaster? Don't be fooled by Prop. 90, an anti-environment stealth measure passed off as a 'protect your home' initiative. [News Source]

It’s hip to be green. Virgin CEO Sir Richard Branson brings rock-star status to the global warming fight. [News Source]

Angelides: Governor not as green as he seems. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger talks green, but in fact is no friend to the environment, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Angelides and leading environmental groups said Friday. [News Source]

Construction putting pressure on Gulf Coast: study. With massive dredging and reclamation activities becoming common in The Arabian Gulf and the coasts surrounding various Gulf countries, the sea and its shores are facing serious environmental challenges. [News Source]

Should your city be car free? The oil crisis of the early 1970's forced people around the world to be prudent in their use of fossil fuel and cars. One of the solutions was to quit using cars altogether and walk or cycle. [News Source]