EPA to state: It’s global warming, not California warming (North County Times) WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday justified blocking California from cracking down on auto emissions by saying global warming isn't unique to the state. [News Source]

Village sues energy firms for climate change (Anchorage Daily News) The eroding village of Kivalina in the Northwest Arctic is suing Exxon Mobil and 23 other energy companies for damage related to global warming. [News Source]

EPA to state: It’s global warming, not California (Los Angeles Times) The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday justified blocking California and other states from cracking down on auto emissions by saying the problems of global warming aren't unique to one state. [News Source]

Global warming bill pared down (Baltimore Sun) 90 percent cut in greenhouse gases by 2050 is now a goal, not required The O'Malley administration is proposing to pare back a bill aimed at reducing global-warming pollution after Maryland industries warned the legislation could put them out of business. [News Source]

Progress Energy customers want action on global warming (The News & Observer) Half of Progress Energy's customers in North Carolina say the company isn't doing enough to develop renewable energy, and a whopping 79 percent of customers say that global warming requires immediate and drastic action. [News Source]

Climate change: Science, not insult (Canadian Business) The kerfuffle over David Suzuki’s rather silly remark that politicians should be thrown into jail if they do not believe that carbon is a source of global warming is indeed unfortunate. [News Source]

UPDATE: EPA: Global Warming Problems Not Unique To California (Nasdaq) WASHINGTON (AP)--The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday justified blocking California from cracking down on auto emissions by saying the problems of global warming aren't unique to one state. [News Source]

Letter: Man-caused global warming a hoax (AG Weekly) As a plant scientist, I am concerned that Idaho and most states are planning to limit and reduce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is being done to supposedly reduce global warming. [News Source]

EPA justifies Calif. waiver denial The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday justified blocking California and other states from cracking down on auto emissions by saying the problems of global warming aren't unique to one state. [News Source]

Group highlights global warming (The Monroe Evening News) Some area residents and Greenpeace activists unfurled a banner during rush hour in downtown Monroe Thursday afternoon to try to urge greater congressional action to curb global warming. [News Source]

Climate change the issue Poor survival rate for KCCA plantings (St. Thomas Times-Journal) By Kyle Rea Times-Journal Staff UNION -- Global warming is not just another issue for the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. It’s the biggest problem the local conservation authority faces as it moves into 2008. [News Source]