Global warming fight goes on

Although the bill for reducing greenhouse emissions was rejected, the Gov. O'Malley still claims he has enough of his energy policy priorities to carry out his plans without that bill.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-md.warming09apr09,0,1509972.story

Australia talks with China about Global Warming

This article relates that Australia wants to be a part of the plans for global warming. They are talking with China in order to create a plan that will include them both and benefit them.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23506871-5007133,00.html

Global Warming to be allayed for this year

This year, global warming is going to be allayed. That means that the temperature is going to go down a fraction of a degree and stay that way through the summer. This does not mean that global warming does not exist.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/04/content_7920018.htm

Can the world afford global warming?

That is the question of many countries and economists of the world right now. At this moment, people are questioning whether or not the world can afford to cut emissions when many of the global markets in turmoil and the U.S. is currently being threatened by recession. The price of slashing emissions is expected to be extremely high and this uncertainty about economies is why governments need to be clear about where they want to go on this issue. Japan, recently issued a report estimating that it would cost 500 billion dollars to just cut domestic emissions 11 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. That is a TON of money, and that is just 11 percent. By bringing this article to your attention, I am not saying that I want countries to stop trying just because it is costly, by all means, keep trying.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8VQDQQO0.htm

The EPA, along with the Bush Administration, is being sued by about over 18 states

This article relates that because of the EPA's inability to comply with the supreme courts' decision about emissions, many of the states are going to sue them along with the Bush administration. These states claim that the Bush Administration is favoring the industries and they feel they are even above the highest authority. Some states even say that the EPA's failure to act is a "dereliction of duty". I think that these states have the right to sue the EPA for not acting.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23919234/

Poor countries want a say in the global warming plans for 2009

This article is from Bangkok, relating how the larger countries are not including poorer countries in their talks to fight global warming. This is proving to be a problem because more and more poor countries are wanting a say in what the new plans are going to be for 2009. I think that the developed countries should include the developing countries because in these plans because then they can show the world that everybody is participating and that even the smallest countries can bring change. Also, some smaller countries have said that they want to be a part of it so that they can make sure that the big countries do not make plans that will afect them the least an therefore won't have to contribute as much.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jByIRPkxbb_RZ2hIxZBEz7YaDiyQ

Al Gore campaigning for global warming

This article is about how Al Gore is planning to campaign for anti global warming awareness. This is a very good idea and I approve of it because people need to know about all of this and someone needs to step up to teach them or no one will. I really like Al Gore and I approve of what he is saying and the people who say global warming is not real and that everyone who thinks that is wrong then some people need to read the news more.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2008/03/gores_new_antiglobal_warming_m.html

The American West heats up faster than the rest of the world

This article is about the American West heating up faster than any other part of the US and even the world. Scientists have studied these changes and made this conclusion, and I think that this is a little weird, that the Western part of the US warms up faster than the rest of the world. The studies show that for the past five years, the world has gotten around on degree hotter, while the American West warmed up slightly more. That is an interesting article, but a little surprising to me.
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8727993?source=rss

Two square miles of rooftops in California are getting solar panels installed

This article says that California is going to begin a project that will cover two square miles of rooftop. This is an awesome idea, but I just wish that other states would do this too, because then this would be more affective for the environment. Although one state is doing this, it still makes a difference.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/business/27solar.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

Instead of going carbon neutral, how about going carbon negative?

Researchers are working to create a new technology that will allow businesses to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide by using machines that actually run on carbon dioxide. I think this would be a good idea, but when is it going to happen? It won't do any good if they wait a couple of years. Everything just seems to be all talk concerning plans about reducing global warming.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/26/business/businessspecial2/26negative.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

Uncertainty over whether global warming is the cause.

This article is about how scientists had seen a decline in certain species of frogs, but they did not know the cause of it, so when they heard about global warming they said that that was the cause. Later, now they say that a certain bacteria that thrives in those types of conditions was the cause. Lately scientist have not outright said that global warming is the direct cause of all this. I think that they need to research more before they make a decision.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/science/25frog.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

Soot is responsible for global warming

Scientists say that soot caused by wood, and coal fires is responsible for 60% of warming effect of carbon dioxide on the climate. This soot comes from most developing countries and people say that the easiest way to fix this is to replace all of these machines and places that emit this soot, but I see that as a problem. If it is developing countries that are the cause of this 60%, that could be very costly to fix because those countries probably don't have enough money for that. If people want it fixed, then they should help those countries fix it.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/reducing-soot-could-help-slow-climate-change/2008/03/24/1206207010432.html

Bill and Hillary's ideas are different and cause some problems for her campaign

This article is about how Hillary's ideas about ethanol are conflicting with Bill's ideas and there has been some controversy over this issue. I personally do not know why Bill is helping her when his ideas are sometimes completely different because that would probably hurt her more than it helps.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/us/politics/28ethanol.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1&sq=GLOBAL%20WARMING&st=nyt&scp=4

Alaskan village sues 24 oil and coal companies over global warming

This article relates that an Alaskan village is going to sue two dozen oil and coal companies because the greenhouse gases that they emit are contributing to global warming that is destroying their homes. They also say that they were mislead about the consequences of global warming. I think that the Alaskans have a right to sue these companies.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/26/us.warming.ap/?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail

Vice Chairman of GM says global warming is "a crock of s-"

This article is about the vice chairman of GM and how he claims what he said about global warming was an 'offhand comment' and his personal opinion does not influence the company's. I think that what he said was just plain wrong and ill thought out because there is a whole lot of proof for global warming. Another thing is that when he says things like that, it still connects to how his company is viewed and how people will view his company. Anyway, he was just plain uninformed when he said that.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bay_environment/blog/2008/02/gm_exec_global_warming_a_crock.html

More news on the decline of world wide fisheries do to global warming

This article continues on with more information about global warming hurting the fisheries around the world. This could prove to be a very big problem for countries that deoend solely on fish as their main diet. Not having enough fish could cause the number of people without their normal amount food to go sky high. One thing stunned me after reading this article. These researchers and experts say that 'the recovery from the changes (in climate) we're making will probably take a million years'. That is very astonishing for people to say that seeing as we probably will not even last another 50 years the way we are going right now and not trying to stop the climate changes. I bet that when it is finally too late to do anything, people are then going to realize that these scientists were right about global warming and they were not just saying a whole bunch of crap about it just to get their names in the news. That is when it will really be too late to do anything and people are going to blame others and wish that they had done something about global warming.
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/going_green/story.html?id=e864ae0e-5eb5-40f5-817d-a44bcc163eef&k=97016

Fish stocks could be damaged because of global warming

This article is about global warming causing problems for fisheries around the world and that the fish stocks could actually collapse. I thought this article was a little funny because it was about fish, but these people better find a way to fix this problem because I like fish!!
http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/000200802230361.htm

Lawmakers from smaller countries meet to discuss plans to counter global warming

This article is about countries like Brazil who are making plans to counter Global Warming by cutting emissions from industries. There seems to be some sighs of relief from hearing that all of the presidential candidates plan to make this kind of agreement, which is more than Bush can do. I will probably be very angry if the United States does not sign this new agreement that will replace the Kyoto Protocol, because we are one of teh big countries that is pointing out that global warming exists and we humans are a major cause of it. I do not know the complete reasons in why we did not sign it in the first place, but all I have to say is that we had better sign the new plan.

http://www.boston.com/news/world/latinamerica/articles/2008/02/21/lawmakers_draft_ideas_to_counter_warming/

Rise in sea levels caused by global warming. (duh!)

This article is about some scientists in Australia who have proven that the rise in the sea levels of the Antarctic are not caused directly by melting ice. The rise in the temperatures of the sea causes the rise in the levels. I think that right now, people should be worrying about trying to stop global warming, and not in proving that many things are caused by global warming. We all know it is there, so stop trying to prove it exists and actually work on trying to stop it.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23233851-30417,00.html

24 cities across the globe cut the power for one hour.

This article is about 24 cities across the globe that have agreed to participate in this years Earth hour. They are all going to shut off all power and electricity for one hour starting at 8 pm. I think that this is an awesome idea and that more cities should join in. The only thing is that they should either do it for longer or more than just one stupid time in a year. What is one hour going to do out of a whole year. I know other cities would follow this example bu they should do it more often. What do you think?
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/19/asia/AS-GEN-Australia-Lights-Out-Campaign.php

Could sharks really live in the waters of Antarctica?

I guess they really can. Global warming is the cause. This article claims that global warming may invite sharks to the Antarctic! This may seem a little absurd, but scientists have seen a steady climb in the teperatures of the Antarctic waters. For years, the frigid waters have kept predetors such as sharks from eating the marine life, but global warming is soon going to change that. If sharks do invade the frigid waters, the native marine life will not stand a chance. I think that this will be very bad for the native marine life and we need to do something about it.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jRIX40o-X1q4ZKS_en8IXMoYvVhA

More news on the replacement of the Kyoto Protocol

This article gives more information about the new plan that will replace the expired Kyoto Protocol. It talks about the ideas and goals that might be on this new plan. It also says that Japan is the country where the Kyoto Protocol originated but Japan is behind on its goals and plans. I think that this plan will be good, but they should increase the emissions cut from 5%.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ghkvHOZ4P0IuiB0OAG5V83p--kdw

Instead of going out of the country to talk, why not use a hologram?

I think that this is an amazing way to hold a conference or meeting that is located a very long distance away. By using a hologram it cuts the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air from normal travel. Although it is still in the works, I hope that scientists could get this going some time in the near future so that we may still save our planet by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air.

http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/prince-charles-appears-at-an-energy-summit/

Arctic ice melts.

This article explains how global warming is affecting the arctic and how huge blocks of ice are breaking off and floating out to sea. This can cause problems across the sea as these ice blocks melt. Also, scientists say that the ice is melting faster now and that it has been proven many times that humans are mainly responsible.


http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/02/science/earth/02arct.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

This particular article mentions that the white house is editing the testimonys for global warming and other related documents. I think this is very wrong of the government to be editing documents that are not in their area of expertise.

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/GlobalHealth/story?id=3775766&page=1

A new plan to replace the Kyoto Protocol.

This is an article about a new plan that would replace the Kyoto Protocol. Officials say that in order for this new plan to work, all countries need to step up and take part. I think that this is a good plan, only if the U.S. decides to take part in it.
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iQmBUlYskvnKT0CLHBucXxY5_wKAD8UO9KQO0

Warm water reefs are not affected.

This is very interesting that warm water reefs are not affected by global warming as badly as cold water reefs. This might be a very important piece of information for scientists who are studying global warming.


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080207124628.htm

Polar bear crisis linked to global warming?

This article claims that the polar bears' loss of habitat is a result of global warming. I agree with this article and people need to be aware of these things so that changes can be made.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2935184

Who the United Nations thinks is responsible.

This particular article roughly tells the people who is really responsible for climate change and scientific evidence points its' finger at humans.
I think it is funny that the United Nations scientific panel can say that humans are 'likely' the cause of global warming when many scientists have come forward with evidence that humans are a major cause of global warming.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html

Places most at risk for climate change

This article claims that one of the most vunerable spots for change as a result of global warming is the Amazon rainforest. This article explains about areas most at risk for climate change. Go and check it out and tell me what you think!!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/feb/05/climatechange

Bush's plan for Global Warming

I think that this would be a big step for the Bush administration if they could get this going. Knowing them, it probably will not happen.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/weekinreview/03revk.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

China's plans for global warming

I think that China has the right idea in making plans to lessen global warming especially since experts say that China will soon pass the U.S. and become the leading country for greenhouse gas emissions. What I don't understand is why all of these countries are making plans for the later years and not trying to make the change now. Now is when we need to make the changes, not 10 years from now, because 10 years from now might be too late.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-06/06/content_888210.htm

Global Warming

I think that it is interesting that in this article, it states that the U.S. is rejecting a treaty that will lessen the greenhouse gas emissions. Anyway, I also find it stounding that this is going to cost us so much money to carry out this project, but in the long run I guess it will all be for a good cause.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iOP9ju4UE7lfsSq7mtnziSlpe31QD8UGF9C00

Where the candidates stand.

I think that Obama has the right idea in making goals to lessen the effects of global warming. I can't say for sure which of the democrats is more environmentaly friendly at this point but I will keep you posted. It is important to know where the presidential candidates stand on global warming.


http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/obama-wins-south-carolina-99012705

I thought this would be interesting to show how Iraq intends to deal with global warming considering that there is a war going on.
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/28/iraqi-government-tackles-global-warming/?hp


World leaders discuss their plans for global warming and other environmental issues for 2008.
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jan2008/2008-01-25-02.asp

News concerning the melting ice cap compared to France's land mass.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23103573-11949,00.html