Global Warming and Climate Change News

Texas challenges greenhouse gas finding
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 4:25 pm

Gov. Rick Perry and other top Texas officials are challenging the EPA's finding that greenhouse gases are dangerous to people, claiming the ruling is based on flawed science [News Source]

New Book by Climate Attorney on the Global Warming Debate (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:30 am

PHILADELPHIA----William Stewart, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s climate change practice, has published a book on global warming and renewable energy that is receiving extraordinary reviews from both sides of the political aisle. [News Source]

New Book by Climate Attorney on the Global Warming Debate (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:30 am

PHILADELPHIA----William Stewart, co-chair of Cozen O’Connor’s climate change practice, has published a book on global warming and renewable energy that is receiving extraordinary reviews from both sides of the political aisle. [News Source]

Scientists dispute climate sceptic’s claim that US weather data is useless.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

Ex-weatherman Anthony Watts says many US weather stations produce unreliable data because they are located next to artificial heat – but a scientific analysis suggests that, if anything, such stations underestimate warming. [News Source]

Delhi’s green rickshaws need a kickstart.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

There is a widening gap between the elite, who express aspirations for India to be a leading global player in tackling climate change, and those who have to deal with the day-to-day realities of a developing nation. [News Source]

British Airways to fly jets on green fuel made from London’s rubbish by 2014.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

British Airways and the US bioenergy company Solena are to establish Europe's first green jet fuel plant in the East End of London. [News Source]

Debate over GM eggplant consumes India.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

A genetically modified version of eggplant – a staple in fiery curries – was slated to be the first GM food introduced into India in a bid to stabilise food prices and mitigate some of the effects of climate change on Indian food crop yields. [News Source]

Scientists dispute climate sceptic’s claim that US weather data is useless.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

Ex-weatherman Anthony Watts says many US weather stations produce unreliable data because they are located next to artificial heat – but a scientific analysis suggests that, if anything, such stations underestimate warming. [News Source]

‘Carbon fast’ an option for observers of Lent.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

As many of the Christian faith begin Lent on Wednesday, one option — the "carbon fast" — could be as basic as unplugging your cellphone charger when not in use. [News Source]

In Detroit, is there life after the Big 3?
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

Dozens of Michigan manufacturers are discovering life beyond the auto industry. Over the last two years, multinationals and start-ups alike have been coming to the state to build, buy or design a hodgepodge of products for industries like clean technology. [News Source]

Less fog puts redwoods at risk.
Tuesday February 16th 2010, 9:00 am

A gradual decrease in summer fog along the California coast over the past century may be endangering the region's giant redwoods and affecting the ecology of the area surrounding the trees, according to a study by UC Berkeley scientists. [News Source]