Commonwealth faces ‘crisis summit’: body’s chief
AFP – Commonwealth leaders meeting in Trindad this week face a “crisis summit” as they battle the global recession and face calls to action on climate change, the body’s chief has said.
Indian PM open to greater climate action
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.
Climate action should boost energy access for poor: UN
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.
Pipe-cutting led to radiation at Pa. nuke plant
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.
Mankind using Earth’s resources at alarming rate
AFP – Humanity would need five Earths to produce the resources needed if everyone lived as profligately as Americans, according to a report issued Tuesday.
Indian PM says US, India to sign climate memo
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.
