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US to present emissions target in Copenhagen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:46:35 GMT

AP - The United States, under pressure from other nations as one of the world's largest greenhouse-gas polluters, will present a target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions at next month's climate conference in Copenhagen, Obama administration officials said Monday.

Teensy Chameleon Is New Species

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:46:00 GMT

LiveScience.com - A tiny chameleon species with a scaly horn atop its snout and blue dots on its limbs has been discovered in Tanzanian forests.

Indian PM open to greater climate action

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:41:50 GMT

AFP - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that the emerging economy was ready to do more on climate change if developed nations make financial commitments.

US to present emissions target before Copenhagen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:06:19 GMT

AFP - The United States will announce a target for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions before the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, removing a major obstacle to a deal, a senior official said Monday.

Indian PM pitches for growing US ties

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:09:18 GMT

AFP - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday appealed for wide-ranging cooperation with the United States on areas such as climate change and defense as he started a high-profile state visit.

CO2 curve ticks upward as key climate talks loom

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:58:02 GMT

AP - The readings at this 2-mile-high station show an upward curve as the world counts down to climate talks: Global warming gases have built up to record levels in the atmosphere, from emissions that match scientists' worst-case scenarios.

Indian PM says US, India to sign climate memo

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:30 GMT

AP - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday that Indian and U.S. officials will sign a memorandum intended to improve cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change.

More delays in Okla. poultry waste pollution trial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:43:59 GMT

AP - One of the most closely watched environmental cases in years has turned into legal purgatory as the trial of Oklahoma's lawsuit against the Arkansas poultry industry is marred by delays and squabbling attorneys.

U.S. to bring emissions cut target to Copenhagen talks

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:42:17 GMT

Reuters - The United States will propose an emissions reduction target at U.N. climate change talks in Copenhagen in December with an eye toward winning support from U.S. lawmakers who must agree to put it into law.

US to expand health probe into Chinese drywall

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:28:14 GMT

AFP - US authorities expanded a probe Monday into health impacts of drywall imported from China, saying an initial study found a "strong association" with indoor pollution in homes using the product.

Climate action should boost energy access for poor: UN

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:12:55 GMT

AFP - Tackling climate change should also include providing low-carbon energy to the poor, UN agencies said Monday, pointing out that almost one third of the world?s population remains in the dark at night.

Greenhouse emissions reach 'record' level: UN

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:01:45 GMT

AFP - Greenhouse gas emissions have kept increasing, reaching a record level since the pre-industrial era, the UN climate agency warned Monday, just weeks before a crucial climate change summit.

Pipe-cutting led to radiation at Pa. nuke plant

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:48:19 GMT

AP - Radioactive dust unexpectedly blew out of a pipe being cut by workers during weekend maintenance at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, and officials on Monday were trying to determine exactly how and why it happened.

Review: Book explores global warning battle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:13:05 GMT

AP - "Science as a Contact Sport: Inside the Battle to Save Earth's Climate" (National Geographic, 295 pages, $28), by Stephen H. Schneider: Stephen H. Schneider, winner of one of those $500,000 genius grants, has written a witty, informative and impassioned account of perils he sees in global warming and what to do about them.

Feds, Pa. county sue company over slag dumping

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:09:53 GMT

AP - The federal government and the Allegheny County Health Department have sued Allegheny Ludlum Corp. and a contractor for alleged air pollution violations at a slag dump near Pittsburgh.

Praxair to sell gases to Chinese solar cell maker

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:03:40 GMT

AP - Praxair Inc.'s Chinese unit has signed a multiyear agreement to sell gases that MAGI Solar Energy Technology Co. will use to make solar cells and modules, Praxair announced Monday.

UN climate chief expects 'specific' climate deal

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:14 GMT

AFP - The UN's top climate negotiator voiced optimism Monday that a deal can be salvaged next month at world talks on global warming, but said US President Barack Obama must offer a target and financing.

Scientist: Leak of climate e-mails appalling

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:38:41 GMT

AP - A leading climate change scientist whose private e-mails are included in thousands of documents that were stolen by hackers and posted online said Sunday the leaks may have been aimed at undermining next month's global climate summit in Denmark.

Sting warns of hydroelectric project in Amazon

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:11:36 GMT

AP - British pop star Sting says Brazil's government should listen to the voices of local indigenous groups before building a massive hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rain forest.