Merritt island refuge among most ‘at risk.’ The Defenders of Wildlife has listed Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge among 10 refuges most at risk from harmful impacts of global warming. [News Source]

PG&E chief calls for U.S. law on carbon emissions. The head of a large California natural gas and electric utility on Thursday called for national legislation to cap greenhouse gap emissions. [News Source]

Greenpeace to take UK government to court. The environment group Greenpeace today began a legal challenge to the British government’s bid to push ahead with a new nuclear power programme. [News Source]

Bush emissions plan may not be enough. When it comes to global warming, the Bush administration puts its faith in volunteerism and new energy technologies to scale back America's Everest of heat-trapping gases. [News Source]

MGE emissions plan is blasted. Madison Gas & Electric Co. says in a report to shareholders that global warming is a serious problem and that the company is taking steps to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. [News Source]

Emission charges on the cards in future. Climate Change Minister David Parker says New Zealand would continue to act to protect the environment but stressed business would not be expected to bear the full brunt of the costs. [News Source]

Prepare for climate change. New Zealand could be in for a rough ride in the face of turbulent climate changes in the world, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Morgan Williams has warned. [News Source]

Panel named to examine warming and its effects on climate and state. A panel of government, community and industry leaders has been named to study the effects of global warming on Alaska. [News Source]

Alaskan storm plays role of butterfly for Antarctica. A storm in Alaska recently played a role in breaking the Antarctic B-15 iceberg into pieces. [News Source]

Investors eye water due to weather, demographics. Climate change, increasing desertification and growing populations will increase the appeal of investment in water, but authorities' grip on supplies will limit opportunities, experts said on Thursday. [News Source]

Norway details US$3 billion renewable energy plan. Norway's government detailed subsidy plans for renewable energy and power savings projects on Thursday under a 20 billion crown (US$3.02 billion) fund promoting clean energy to meet a looming electricity shortage. [News Source]