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Climate Bill Bears Scrutiny

A closer look at the climate bill approved by the House Energy Committee reveals some surprising and paradoxical impacts -- some negating the pollution control the bill is supposed to achieve.

Source: SolveClimate, 06/08/2009

"Algae Could Become Reliable Jet Fuel Source"

"Seawater algae -- a cousin to pond scum -- may someday become a significant source of fuel for military jets and airliners...."

Source: Dallas News, 06/08/2009

"Native Americans Ask Court to Stop Gold Mine on Sacred Mountain"

"The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday on whether the Canadian corporation Barrick Gold will be allowed to construct and operate an open pit gold mine on Mt. Tenabo in Nevada."

Source: ENS, 06/08/2009

"Judge Disallows Environmental Review of Chevron Refinery Expansion"

"The Environmental Impact Report for a major expansion at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California is inadequate, a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge has ruled in a case brought by environmental, community, and public health groups."

Source: ENS, 06/08/2009

"S.S. Badger Coal Ash Dumping Surprises Many"

A historic ferry that carries cars and passengers across Lake Michigan is still dumping ash from its coal-fired engines into the Lake -- legally.

Source: Muskegon Chronicle, 06/08/2009

"China and U.S. Seek Truce on Greenhouse Gases"

The U.S. and China are engaged in bilateral negotiations over greenhouse gas reductions, and a deal may be the key to a global climate treaty.

Source: NYTimes, 06/08/2009

GM Ambivalent on Volt

As bankrupt General Motors fights for survival, the company is ambivalent about trading in its love for gas-guzzling muscle cars for gas-sippers or the plug-in Chevy Volt.

Source: WashPost, 06/08/2009

Dozens Reported Killed in Amazon Land Protest

"Indians protesting oil and gas exploration on their lands battled police in Peru's remote Amazon on Friday, with authorities and Indian leaders separately reporting nine police and 25 protester deaths."

Source: AP, 06/08/2009

Environment And Science on Screen At Sundance

By JOANN VALENTI

Covering Climate Change: A Story That Doesn't Fit Journalism's Norms

By PAUL D. THACKER

The last 10 months have been important for Andrew Revkin, who covers climate for The New York Times, and those who cover environmental science. During that time, Revkin exposed a White House official who was doctoring government reports on climate change and uncovered an extensive program to silence NASA scientists from speaking to the public and media about the possible harm we might be causing our planet.

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