"Ozone Hole Smaller in 2009 Than 2008: WMO"
"The World Meteorological Organisation said Wednesday that the ozone hole is expected to be smaller in 2009 than a year ago."
Source: AFP, 09/17/2009
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"Are Condoms the Ultimate Green Technology?"
"More children equal more carbon dioxide emissions. And recent research has resulted in renewed coverage of the notion that one of the cheapest ways to curb emissions in coming decades would be to provide access to birth control for tens of millions of women around the world who say they desire it."
Source: Dot Earth, 09/17/2009
"Senate Delay on Climate Bill Could Stymie Copenhagen Talks"
"Climate change activists reacted sharply yesterday to indications from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) that cap-and-trade legislation may have to wait until 2010, warning that the delay could derail international negotiations in Copenhagen."
Source: ClimateWire, 09/17/2009
"EPA Scraps Bush-Era Smog Rule and Will Start Over"
"The Obama administration signaled Wednesday that it would scrap a controversial Bush-era rule that set stricter limits for smog but fell short of scientific recommendations."
Source: AP, 09/17/2009
"U.S. Ending Oil-Royalty Program After Scandal"
"The Interior Department announced on Wednesday that it was ending an oil and gas royalty program that ignited a scandal last year when it was disclosed that federal employees had engaged in corruption, drug use and sexual misconduct with oil industry officials."
Source: NYTimes, 09/17/2009
US Policy Breakthrough on Super Greenhouse Gases, But Obstacles Remain
The U.S. State Department issued an international proposal jointly with the governments of Canada and Mexico this week to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) starting as early as 2011.
Source: US Policy Breakthrough on Super Greenhouse Gases, But Obstacles Remain, 09/17/2009
Senate Dems May Delay Climate Legislation Until 2010
"Democratic leaders in the Senate said last night they may wait until next year to take up climate change legislation, jeopardising the prospect of reaching a deal to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of global warming."
Source: Guardian, 09/16/2009
"Enviros Greet Canada's PM with Tar Sands Protests Ahead of White House Meeting"
"Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is getting a chilly reception from environmental groups as he heads to the White House today to talk energy with President Obama."
Source: SolveClimate, 09/16/2009
"Report: Great Lakes Toxic Cleanups Lagging Badly"
"Cleanup of the most polluted sites in the Great Lakes is moving so slowly it will take 77 more years to finish the job at the existing pace, according to a federal report."
Source: AP, 09/16/2009
"Schwarzenegger Orders More Renewable Energy -- His Way"
"The governor says California electric utilities must get 33% of their power from renewable sources by 2020, but he plans to veto Democratic bills that push to produce it in state."
Source: LA Times, 09/16/2009
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