Navy agrees to fund toxic water study at NC base
AP – The Navy has agreed after months of fighting to fund a study into the health effects of past water pollution at Camp Lejeune on Marines.
UN climate chief quits, leaves talks hanging
AP – The sharp-tongued U.N. official who shepherded troubled climate talks for nearly four years announced his resignation Thursday, leaving an uncertain path to a new treaty on global warming.
Calif. college instructor defends course content
AP – A California instructor disputes student claims that he presented his religious views on homosexuality, abortion and global warming in class as fact.
Deal reached over Trafigura payout in I.Coast
AFP – Lawyers for Swiss multinational Trafigura and victims of toxic waste poisoning in the Ivory Coast said they have reached a deal over distributing millions of dollars in damages.
Some eco-friendly Christmas gift ideas
If you haven’t already started thinking about what you’re going to buy for your family and friends this Christmas it’s time to start. So to make things a bit easier we thought we throw some ideas together for you. At Pea Green Things we’ve got a good choice of eco-friendly Christmas gifts to choose from. Here [...]
DNR: More Wis. power plants violate Clean Air Act
AP – At least five more state-run power plants are not in compliance with federal clean air regulations and need to install tighter pollution controls, Gov. Jim Doyle’s administration acknowledged Friday.
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EU chief urges ‘rethink’ on China, US climate dealings
AFP – The head of the European Commission warned on Thursday that European leaders must “rethink” their approach to climate change negotiations with major partners such as China and the United Sates.
