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Enviro Justice Advocates Hail Tighter EPA Haz-Waste Recyclying Rule [1]

"Green groups are cheering a proposed rule released by U.S. EPA this week that they hope will close a dangerous hazardous waste recycling loophole created in the waning days of the George W. Bush administration."

Source: Greenwire [2], 07/08/2011

Insects Attack US Forests, Worsened by Drought, Climate Change [3]

"Marauding insects have become a leading threat to the nation’s forests over the past decade, a problem made worse by drought and a warming climate, a federal report says."

Source: AP [4], 07/08/2011

"Two Reactors Ran at Full Capacity for Months Without Final Clearance" [5]

"JAPAN -- Two reactors shut down for regular inspections have now been running at full capacity for months despite not receiving the final clearance from the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA)."

Source: Asahi Shimbun [6], 07/08/2011

More Than Half of Tuna Species at Risk of Extinction: IUCN [7]

"Five out of the eight tuna species are at risk of extinction, conservationists warned today, as they called for urgent action to tackle over-fishing."

Source: Press Association [8], 07/08/2011

"EPA Funding Cuts Outlined By GOP" [9]

"House Republicans outlined a new round of spending cuts from environmental agencies Wednesday while denying President Barack Obama any increase for one of his top investment priorities: the National Science Foundation."

Source: Politico [10], 07/08/2011

"Senate Deal Would Axe $6 Billion Ethanol Tax Credit" [11]

"Three senators reached a deal on Thursday to repeal the $6 billion per year ethanol tax credit by the end of July, an agreement that must still be passed by Congress."

Source: Reuters [12], 07/08/2011

Exxon Blocks Public Roads; Bars Reporters from Spill Without "Escort" [13]

"Even though the [Yellowstone River] oil spill is widespread, it's not always easy to get to. In Laurel, Montana, near where the spill happened, Exxon security guards block off a public road leading to cleanup operations. Media from around the world wait to be escorted into one area to film the spill. Hassett said the escort is to protect reporters from the floodwaters."

Source: CNN [14], 07/08/2011

"Millions of African Climate Refugees Desperate for Food, Water" [15]

"The worst drought in 60 years is causing a severe food crisis in East Africa. In Kenya, the world's largest refugee camp is overwhelmed as 10,000 climate refugees from across the drought-stricken region arrive each week seeking water, food and shelter."

Source: ENS [16], 07/08/2011

"EPA Rule Seeks To Curb Long-Distance Air Pollution" [17]

"In a sweeping move aimed at curbing long-distance air pollution that afflicts the health of 240 million Americans ...the Environmental Protection Agency is ordering power plants across much of the eastern United States to sharply curtail emissions."

Source: Baltimore Sun [18], 07/08/2011

World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi [19]

Every year, WFES gathers world leaders, international policy makers, industry leaders, investors, experts, academia, intellectuals and journalists to find practical and sustainable solutions for today's energy security, climate change challenges and the advancement of clean technology. The upcoming 5th edition of the event in Abu Dhabi will promote innovation and investment opportunities surrounding alternative energy, clean technology and environment.

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