Soot reduction may help slow global warming (New Kerala) London, Jan 4 : Nasa scientists have said that global warming can be slowed dramatically by slashing emissions of one of humanity's most familiar pollutants - soot. [News Source]

Soot reduction may help slow global warming (The Times of India) LONDON: Nasa scientists have said that global warming can be slowed dramatically by slashing emissions of one of humanity's most familiar pollutants - soot. [News Source]

Why Obama’s green jobs plan might work. Some states -- including Michigan -- already see renewable energy as their future: It's the only sector that appears to be making room for more employees despite the recession. [News Source]

Amazing discovery of green algae which could save the world from global warming. Melting icebergs, so long the iconic image of global warming, are triggering a natural process that could delay or even end climate change, British scientists have found. [News Source]

Countries in tug-of-war over Arctic resources. One of the planet's most fragile and pristine ecosystems sits atop a bounty of untapped fossil fuels. [News Source]

Coral reef growth is slowest ever. Coral growth in Australia's Great Barrier Reef has slowed to its most sluggish rate in the past 400 years. [News Source]

Soot reduction ‘could help to stop global warming.’ Cutting one of humanity's most common pollutants would have immediate cooling effect, NASA claims. [News Source]

Nuclear’s comeback: still no energy panacea. Nuclear power is on the verge of a remarkable comeback. It's been three decades since an American utility ordered a nuclear plant, but 35 new reactors are now in the planning stage. [News Source]

EU denounces socialite’s carbon offset project. A pioneering climate change project in Africa run by Robin Birley, the socialite, has been accused by the European commission, its main donor, of making unsubstantiated claims about its environmental impact. [News Source]

Responsible tourism 2009: This year’s motto must be watch your carbon footprint. Responsible travel is important because if we travel irresponsibly it can lead to climate change and unacceptable levels of noise and air pollution for local communities. [News Source]

Put kangaroos, camels on Australian eco-menu: Scientists. Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval in Australia. [News Source]