home | about us | menu | review | news | download | shop | contact us | locations HOME > VEGAN NEWS Latest Climate Report Reaffirms Global Warming, Skips 'Man-Made' Bit http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/07/29/latest-climate-report-reaffirms-global-warming/ A new assessment concludes that the Earth has been getting warmer over the past 50 years and the past decade was the warmest on record -- but doesn't try to make the link between climate change and what might be causing it. 7/29/2010 6:51:55 AM Analysis: Action on global climate may drift for years http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20100729/tsc-environment-us-climate-un-011ccfa.html International action on climate change looks set to drift for the next two years as politicians waver in the wake of the financial crisis despite a new report which says the last three decades were the warmest on record. 7/29/2010 6:46:00 AM Blame phytoplankton's decline for Global Warming http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/jul/29/decline-of-phytoplankton-reason-for-global-warming-says-study.htm Blame phytoplankton for the Global Warming. If a recent study is to be believed, then the microscopic plants that support life in the oceans are dying off at a dramatic rate, leading to an unprecedented change at the base of the marine food web. 7/29/2010 6:41:57 AM Why the Glass is Half-Full on Climate Change Legislation http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2010/07/29/why-glass-half-full-climate-change-legislation Last week, Democrats in the U.S. Senate called off their efforts to craft comprehensive climate change legislation, a bill that would have put a price on carbon via a cap-and-trade mechanism. 7/29/2010 6:40:36 AM 07/29/2010 15:04 SOUTHEAST ASIA Giant Mekong Catfish could disappear http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Giant-Mekong-Catfish-could-disappear-19068.html » WWF warns that dams planned for the Mekong might endanger important fish species and major fisheries. Governments counter that people need hydroelectric power. 7/29/2010 6:19:10 AM 'Global warming evidence is overwhelming' http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-10077.html London, July 29 : Latest temperature readings from the upper atmosphere to the bottom of the ocean in a new climate change report from the Met Office in Britain and its US counterpart have provided the "greatest evidence we have ever had" that the world is warming. 7/29/2010 6:18:37 AM First in Print: Thursday, July 29 http://www.ardmoreite.com/homepage/x139152716/First-in-Print-Thursday-July-29 Health department prepares for upcoming flu season: This time last year, public health officials were preparing for the H1N1 flu pandemic that some predicted would strike up to 40 percent of the nation’s populace, Page 1.   Mayor highlights plans during State of the City Luncheon: Mayor John Moore used the nautical theme of the 33rd Annual State of the City Luncheon — Charting the Course ... 7/29/2010 6:10:36 AM Global Warming Pushes 2010 Temperatures to Record Highs http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2010/07/29 by Juliette Jowit Global temperatures in the first half of the year were the hottest since records began more than a century ago, according to two of the world's leading climate research centres. Scientists have also released what they described as the "best evidence yet" of rising long-term temperatures. The report is the first to collate 11 different indicators – from air and sea temperatures ... 7/29/2010 5:58:47 AM Swine flu victim 'need not have died’ http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/2075530_swine_flu_victim_need_not_have_died The husband of a 31-year-old mother-of-one who died after contracting swine flu has said he thinks paramedics should have taken her to hospital earlier. 7/29/2010 5:50:57 AM A（H1N1）型流感疫苗仅剩6800剂 http://www.malaysianmirror.com/cn/homedetail/45-2009-08-03-04-46-20/8398-ah1n16800 （吉隆坡29日马新社讯）卫生部副部长拿督罗斯娜指出，截至昨日，卫生部准备的40万剂A（H1N1）型流感疫苗仅剩6800剂。 她说，该疫苗预计在短期内用尽。 “截至昨日，19万4743名前线人员以及17万6442名属高风险族群人士，已注射37万1185剂A（H1N1）型流感疫苗。” 她今日在国会上议院回答朵里斯布罗迪上议员的提问时，这么说。 7/29/2010 5:18:46 AM NutraOrigin Launches New Omega Store http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100729/bs_prweb/prweb4323724_1 NutraOrigin developed a line of supplements for vegans, kids, pets and everyone else to enjoy the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids 7/29/2010 5:00:00 AM Mike Tyson becomes a vegan http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-10005.html London, July 29 : Boxing legend Mike Tyson has now become a vegetarian. "The former world heavyweight champ, who once took a bite out of Evander Holyfield''s lughole, reckons the taste of meat now makes him ill," reports Daily Express. 7/29/2010 3:20:43 AM Ten key indicators show global warming "undeniable" http://www.enn.com/climate/article/41594 Melting glaciers, more humid air and eight other key indicators show that global warming is undeniable, scientists said on Wednesday, citing a new comprehensive review of the last decade of climate data. Without addressing why this is happening, the researchers said there was no doubt that every decade on Earth since the 1980s has been hotter than the previous one, and that the planet has been ... 7/29/2010 3:19:18 AM ANALYSIS - Action on global climate may drift for years http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/29/worldupdates/2010-07-29T144834Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-504911-1&sec=Worldupdates LONDON (Reuters) - International action on climate change looks likely to drift over the next two years as politicians waver on tougher carbon caps in the wake of the financial crisis. 7/29/2010 2:57:05 AM Action on global climate may drift for years http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-07-29-action-on-global-climate-may-drift-for-years International action on climate change looks likely to drift over the next two years as politicians waver on tougher carbon caps. 7/29/2010 2:55:20 AM Global warming 'is undeniable' http://www.telegram.com/article/20100729/NEWS/7290758/1052/rss01&source=rss WASHINGTON - Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming, one day after President Barack Obama renewed his call for climate legislation. 7/29/2010 1:44:16 AM Giants of the Mekong River under threat from dams – WWF http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100729/world-news/giants-of-the-mekong-river-under-threat-from-dams-wwf Two fishermen in action with their net in a little boat on the Mekong River. One of the world’s biggest freshwater fish could be driven to extinction if plans to build hydropower dams on Southeast Asia’s longest river go ahead, wildlife organisation WWF warned yesterday. 7/29/2010 1:29:14 AM Ekonomi : Ubat H1N1 Ayurveda Bagi Pasaran Malaysia Tidak Lama Lagi http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=517310 CHENNAI, 29 Julai (Bernama) -- Ramoni Research Foundation (RRF) dari Tamil nadu, yang mendakwa menemui penawar Ayurveda bagi H1N1 (selesema babi) kini merancang memperkenalkan ubat itu di Malaysia selepas menjalin kerjasama dengan sebuah syarikat tempatan. 7/29/2010 12:24:42 AM Climate data shows global warming undeniable http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90783/91321/7085757.html A combination of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) images show September Arctic sea ice in 1979, the first year these data were available, and 2009 in this image from a report released on July 28, 2010. The areas of ice coverage range from 15 percent coverage (darker shades of medium blue) to complete coverage (lightest blue). 7/29/2010 12:24:37 AM Expert: Win climate change debate by easing off science http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20100729/NEWS/100729805/1001&parentprofile=1058 ASPEN — The battle to get Americans to accept the science behind climate change has been “lost,” an expert at the Aspen Environment Forum declared Wednesday, but there's still a way to win the war to reduce carbon emissions. 7/29/2010 12:22:33 AM Gulf spill lacks societal punch of Santa Barbara http://www.wxow.com/global/story.asp?s=12890058 In 1969, Sen. Gaylord Nelson was so moved after seeing the devastation of an oil spill off the California coast near Santa Barbara that he called for a national teach-in on the environment. The resulting "Earth Day" the... 7/29/2010 12:18:38 AM Free flu, whooping cough vaccines at county hospital http://www.contracostatimes.com/concord/ci_15614465 Contra Costa Health Services if offering free whooping cough and H1N1 flu vaccines from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. 7/29/2010 12:12:25 AM Eat well and thereby help the planet http://www.newtimesslo.com/strokes-and-plugs/4746/eat-well-and-thereby-help-the-planet/ Anew vegan restaurant in Baywood Park, Be Love Café, serves fresh organic meals prepared with locally grown ingredients, and there are coffees, teas, smoothies, produce, art, and jewelry. There’s also free wireless Internet access. 7/29/2010 12:06:45 AM Debate me on climate change Tony - Brown http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/07/29/Debate_me_on_climate_change_Tony_-_Brown_491813.html Bob Brown has challenged Tony Abbott to a public debate on climate change policy and the economy. 7/29/2010 12:01:10 AM Business : H1N1 Ayruveda Drug For Malaysian Market Soon http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=517293 CHENNAI, July 29 (Bernama) -- Tamil Nadu-based Ramoni Research Foundation (RRF), which claims to have discovered the Ayurveda cure for H1N1 (swine flu), now plans to promote the drug in Malaysia after tying up with a local company. 7/28/2010 11:25:06 PM Climate initiative offers cap-and-trade http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/News/Earth/2010/07/29/Climate_initiative_offers_capandtrade/ GRANTS PASS, Ore. - A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces has offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada. 7/28/2010 11:06:59 PM Nuclear power is not the answer to global warming http://www.northjersey.com/r?19=961&43=516022&44=99525114&32=4497&7=309037&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northjersey.com%2Fnews%2Fenvironment%2F99525114_Nuclear Nuclear power is not the answer to global warming 7/28/2010 10:42:35 PM Anomalous heat may become normal by 2070 – UN experts http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=15356716&PageNum=0 UN, July 29 (Itar-Tass) -- Anomalous heat may become normal by 2070, United Nations Radio said referring to Russia’s head of World Wildlife Fund /WWF/ Alexei Kokorin on Wednesday. 7/28/2010 10:34:58 PM ECMO therapy can save lives in swine flu outbreak http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/ECMO-therapy-can-save-lives-in-swine-flu-outbreak-99525454.html DALLAS — The start of school — and flu season — is just around the corner. Some medical professionals are getting training on equipment that could save lives if there is another swine flu outbreak. North Texas learned the hard way that the H1N1 virus attacks children particularly severely; their lungs are most vulnerable. An ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) machine can keep the heart ... 7/28/2010 10:22:53 PM Global warming 'undeniable,' scientists say http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_15626751?source=rss WASHINGTON — Scientists from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming, one day after President Barack Obama renewed his call for climate legislation. 'A comprehensive review of key climate indicators confirms the world is warming and the past decade was the warmest on record,' the annual State of the Climate report declares. Compiled by more than 300 scientists from 48 ... 7/28/2010 10:05:44 PM Global warming evidences 'unmistakable' http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-9654.html London, July 29 : Evidences of global warming are unmistakable, according to a new report on climate change which presents a list of indicators including melting glaciers and rising sea level. 7/28/2010 9:40:00 PM PETA billboards target Cherokee zoos http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20100729/NEWS/307290026/PETA-billboards-target-Cherokee-zoos An animal rights group plans to put up four billboard signs in Western North Carolina telling tourists to avoid bear parks here. 7/28/2010 9:29:32 PM Maintaining dietary restrictions on the road http://www.canada.com/travel/Maintaining+dietary+restrictions+road/3181133/story.html Whether you’re dealing with lactose intolerance, a vegan diet or religious dietary restrictions, planning ahead is critical for travelers with special needs. 7/28/2010 9:24:31 PM Saudis feel the heat at U.N. climate confab http://www.bostonherald.com/news/international/europe/view.bg?articleid=1270864&srvc=rss BERLIN - The environmental group WWF has apologized for an embarrassing incident at a recent climate conference... 7/28/2010 9:19:05 PM Dogs from New Orleans looking for homes in Hampton Roads http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Gulf-Coast-pets-looking-for-a-home-in--Hampton-Roads-99517609.html         NORFOLK--Dozens of pets are being brought into shelters daily in New Orleans.  Owners who are struggling financially drop them off tearfully because they have no choice.  As a result shelters are overcrowded and struggling to keep up.  But some of the animals will be looking for a home in Hampton Roads.  On Tuesday 40 dogs and puppies will be arriving in an RV from New Orleans.  Peta and ... 7/28/2010 8:49:08 PM Steve Connor: A clear picture of accelerated warming that shows no sign of levelling off http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/steve-connor-a-clear-picture-of-accelerated-warming-that-shows-no-sign-of-levelling-off-2038075.html The latest and most comprehensive analysis of the global climate shows that every indicator of climate change points to the fact that global warming is for real and that it has not "stopped" as some sceptics have suggested. 7/28/2010 6:24:20 PM 19. Global warming a ticking time bomb http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/29/nation/6746290&sec=nation KUALA LUMPUR: The world has less than 12 years to go before it faces major ice-melting and potentially catastrophic effects if nothing is done to reduce carbon emissions. 7/28/2010 6:03:16 PM State OK with Herkimer Co. luncheon on H1N1 http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1123440714/State-OK-with-Herkimer-Co-luncheon-on-H1N1 A $2,000 luncheon hosted Monday by the Herkimer County Public Health Department to discuss the response to the H1N1 flu virus took place with the state’s stamp of approval. 7/28/2010 5:37:24 PM Climate check-up 'screams world is warming' http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/29/2967433.htm A report has confirmed that 2009 was one of Australia's hottest years on record and provides more evidence of global warming. 7/28/2010 5:27:59 PM Naked in Stockton: PETA protest exposes concerns http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=88336 A topless woman was among the animal rights protesters demonstrating in Stockton Wednesday over upcoming circus shows scheduled at the Stockton Arena. 7/28/2010 4:33:11 PM WWF sorry for Saudi Arabia insult http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10798108 Environmental group WWF apologises to Saudi Arabia after one of its workers vandalised the country's nameplate at a climate conference. 7/28/2010 4:29:41 PM James Hoggan: International Scientists Confirm Climate Change is "Undeniable" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-hoggan/international-scientists_b_662967.html An international team of climate scientists led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that climate change is "undeniable" and clearly driven... 7/28/2010 4:28:19 PM Did H1N1 Vaccine Cause Paralysis in Shreveport 5-Year Old? http://arklatexhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=117835 It's a parent's nightmare: Your child is walking one day and then one day later, suddenly cannot walk. That's what happened to one Shreveport little girl. 7/28/2010 4:00:44 PM After shot, Indian companies develop H1N1 detection kit http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/After-shot-Indian-companies-develop-H1N1-detection-kit/articleshow/6229255.cms The nation has developed an indigenous swine flu detection kit, which comes close on the heels of an homegrown swine flu vaccine. 7/28/2010 2:57:15 PM MSU Grad part of climate change panel http://www.kbzk.com/news/msu-grad-part-of-climate-change-panel BOZEMAN -Montana State University graduate and U.S. Geological Survey scientist Margaret Hiza Redsteer has been named a lead author in the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 7/28/2010 1:58:01 PM Today in Sex: Like Asking a Vegan How He'd Like His Steak Cooked http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/07/today_in_sex_dude_wheres_my_or.php When my dad was born, the doctor spelled his name wrong on the birth certificate. He did it again when my aunt was born--as a result, they both have different last names than the rest of the... 7/28/2010 1:54:55 PM Pulse Café http://thephoenix.com/Boston/food/105981-pulse-cafe/ What's wrong with this flavor? I understand the "vegan" thing two ways. Either you are a capital-V Vegan from another star system, or you eat vegetables and no animal-origin products like diary or eggs. BUFFALO BITES: Not actually, but these chunks of fried tofu, served with a just-right hot sauce, are one of the few reasons this isn’t a no-star review. Pulse Café | 195 Elm Street, Somerville ... 7/28/2010 1:06:27 PM Nine new swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.thehindu.com/2010/07/29/stories/2010072954451300.htm The Hindu has a new and redesigned website at http://www.thehindu.com . Please go to http://www.thehindu.com for the latest news, analysis and opinion from one of India's most respected newspapers. 7/28/2010 1:03:00 PM Animal rights activism growing in Middle East http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/July/theuae_July685.xml§ion=theuae&col= DUBAI — Last week’s protest outside the Dubai Zoo did not go too well for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), but the group is braving on despite the setback. 7/28/2010 12:45:26 PM Climate change, water inextricably linked http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Environment/Suzuki/2010/07/28/14856381.html?cid=rssnewsenvironment No one can live without water. We like to think we're blessed with an abundance of clean water in Canada, but we really don't have a much larger sustainable supply of water than most places. 7/28/2010 12:40:54 PM Scientists say global warming still under way http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100728/scientists-global-warming-100728/20100728?hub=WinnipegHome Scientists from around the world issued a new study Wednesday with even more evidence of global warming. The last decade was the warmest on record, according to the annual State of the Climate Report, released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 7/28/2010 12:33:56 PM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming Global warming undeniable, say scientists http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/global-warming-undeniable-say-scientists/story-e6frfku0-1225898240544?from=public_rss SCIENTISTS from around the world are providing even more evidence of global warming. 7/28/2010 12:32:22 PM World Scientists Refute Global Warming Denialism http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/28/tech/main6721747.shtml Annual Report from Says Last Decade Was Hottest on Record, Calls Warming "Undeniable," but Doesn?t Name Cause 7/28/2010 12:30:09 PM Rep. Tim Walz says he worried all along that Senate wouldn't pass climate change bill http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2010/07/28/20071/rep_tim_walz_says_he_worried_all_along_that_senate_wouldnt_pass_climate_change_bill U.S. Rep. Tim Walz is quoted in a Politico story about House Democrats who passed a climate change bill but now feel burned by the Senate's refusal to act on the legislation. 7/28/2010 12:23:34 PM Health insurer 2Q profits rise as flu threat fades http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/07/28/financial/f115054D27.DTL Last fall's swine flu scare has helped health insurer profits in this year's second quarter by preventing expensive medical claims and creating healthy amounts of unspent reserves. The scare fizzled for the most part, but it motivated people to get vaccines,... Health - Health insurance - Infectious Diseases - Conditions and Diseases - 2009 flu pandemic 7/28/2010 12:21:07 PM Met Office report: global warming evidence is 'unmistakable' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/7914611/Met-Office-report-global-warming-evidence-is-unmistakable.html New climate change report by Met Office and its US equivalent provides the "greatest evidence we have ever had" that the world is warming. 7/28/2010 12:19:35 PM H1N1: NIV told to carry out survey to check immunity levels http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/H1N1-NIV-told-to-carry-out-survey-to-check-immunity-levels/articleshow/6229844.cms District collector Chandrakant Dalvi has told the National Institute of Virology to conduct a fresh survey to check the immunity level of citizens against H1N1 influenza. 7/28/2010 12:15:54 PM Science Matters: Climate change and water are inextricably linked http://www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/breaking-news/science-matters-climate-change-and-water-are-inextricably-linked--99480509.html?viewAllComments=y No one can live without water. We like to think we’re blessed with an abundance of clean water in Canada, but we really don’t have a much larger sustainable supply of water than most places. We can only sustainably use the amount that runs off on land. 7/28/2010 11:14:21 AM WWF apologizes for incident against Saudi Arabia http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2010/07/28/wwf_apologizes_for_incident_against_saudi_arabia The environmental group WWF has apologized for an incident at a recent climate conference involving an employee who vandalized Saudi Arabia's nameplate. Saudi Arabia - Middle East - Environmental movement - World Wide Fund for Nature - Maps and Views 7/28/2010 10:58:15 AM Pika's The Best Vegan meal http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100729/LIFESTYLE/7290317/Pika+s+The+Best+Vegan+meal Who says healthy has to taste bad? Hungry and finicky, our Pika staff is on the hunt for the best vegan meal to satisfy our picky palates. 7/28/2010 10:13:43 AM Seven fresh cases of swine flu in city http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/newdelhi/Seven-fresh-cases-of-swine-flu-in-city/Article1-579101.aspx Seven new cases were diagnosed positive for swine flu in the city, taking the total number of people affected by the H1N1 virus to 61. 7/28/2010 10:04:00 AM The Climate Bill and Home Solar Energy http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/07/the-climate-bill-and-home-solar-energy?cmpid=rss Harry Reid abandoned efforts to push the climate change bill through the senate. But what does that mean for residential solar energy ? Fortunately, residential solar rebates will not be directly impacted by the loss of the climate bill. 7/28/2010 6:32:57 AM What Happens to Seattle If the Earth Stops Spinning? http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2010/07/what_happens_to_seattle_if_the.php Important news! Global warming is no longer the biggest threat facing our often-imperiled planet. Melting ice caps have been replaced with the very unreal possibility that the world will sud... 7/28/2010 6:09:54 AM Best hope for saving Arctic sea ice is cutting soot emissions, says Stanford researcher http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-07/su-bhf072710.php ( Stanford University ) Soot from the burning of fossil fuels and solid biofuels contributes far more to global warming than has been thought, according to a new Stanford study. But, unlike carbon dioxide, soot lingers only a few weeks in the atmosphere, so cutting emissions could have a significant and rapid impact on the climate. Controlling it may be the only option for saving the Arctic sea ... 7/28/2010 6:02:19 AM Pamela Anderson's new PETA ad banned in Canada http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/juice/content/pamela-andersons-new-peta-ad-banned-canada Canada-born Pamela Anderson was banned in Montreal this week after showing up in town to debut her newest vegetarian ad campaign for PETA, but officials denied a permit for the event at the 11th hour, saying the new ad is sexist. We say it's more a crime against Photoshop, but that's the fakest thing we've seen since the Bush administration's reasoning for invading Iraq. "In a city that is known ... 7/28/2010 5:52:58 AM Swine flu claims four lives in Pune http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/swine-flu-claims-four-lives-in-pune-40444 Become friends with your favourite NDTV people and shows. Start now » Of course, for someone to catch up, Sachin has to stop or slow down! With an average of 96 this year, he's accelerating!! 7/28/2010 5:46:12 AM The best and worst fashion trends of the decade Style Matters • In a decade of war and catastrophe, the advent of ... http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/article_55b5a461-0cef-5460-9214-18c806604787.html This rocky decade of war, terrorism, global warming and economic catastrophe is at last drawing to a close. Such things aren't normally considered to have a profound effect on fashion, but fashion, li 7/28/2010 5:20:20 AM UK climate change policies threaten the future of energy intensive sectors such as paper http://www.epolitix.com/latestnews/article-detail/newsarticle/uk-climate-change-policies-threaten-the-future-of-energy-intensive-sectors-such-as-paper Members of the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) have contributed to a report issued on Tuesday 27 July highlighting The Cumulative Impact of Climate Change Policies on UK Energy Intensive Industries. 7/28/2010 4:37:55 AM بزرگترين ماهي آب شيرين در معرض انقراض http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=136519§ionid=351021511 6 مرداد، بنياد حمايت از حيات وحش جهان(WWF) تصويري از يک گربه ماهي عظيم مکونگ منتشر کرد. اين ماهي در معرض انقراض که در سال 2005 به دست ماهيگيران محلي شمال تايلند صيد شد 292 کيلوگرم وزن داشت. 7/28/2010 3:15:06 AM PETA's 'stinky' billboard won't go up http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/news/2010/jul/28/petas-stinky-billboard-wont-go-ar-314273/             Weeks after announcing its planned response to a controversial grocery-store billboard, an animal rights organization’s stinky-meat billboard won’t be erected in Mooresville, after all. 7/28/2010 3:09:53 AM 6 people test positive for H1N1 in K'taka http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-9194.html Mangalore Jul 28 : Six persons have tested positive for H1N1 in Mangalore this week and are now being treated in two hospitals in the city here, according to District Surveillance Officer. 7/28/2010 3:08:45 AM Kenya: 'Spinach Lady' Out to Make Country Vegan http://allafrica.com/stories/201007280570.html When Michelle Odhiambo stepped onto the small traffic island along Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue draped in nothing but spinach leaves, she attracted the attention of the public and the media. 7/28/2010 3:06:02 AM Failure to tackle climate change will lead to catastrophy: Cameron http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-9163.html Bangalore, Jul 28 : British Prime Minister David Cameron today said unless the world decide in unison on fighting against the climate change, the problem will turn out to be catastrophic for the entire globe. 7/28/2010 2:47:24 AM Get H1N1 jabs, dept urges http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Get-H1N1-jabs-dept-urges-20100728 The Gauteng health department has reminded people to go for their jabs to prevent contracting the H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu. 7/28/2010 2:34:25 AM Climate change: 10 ideas to save the planet http://www.channel4.com/news/article.jsp?id=3426497 What idea or technology holds the greatest promise for climate change? That is the question Channel 4 News posed to the scientific community. Here are their 10 climate-saving ideas. 7/28/2010 2:12:45 AM More dive sites may be closed http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/SEAsia/Story/STIStory_558864.html KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA may close three more popular dive sites in the South China Sea which have been hit by coral bleaching blamed on global warming, an official said on Wednesday. Last week authorities announced the closure of nine dive sites on the tropical islands of Tioman and Redang until the end of October in an attempt to relieve stress on the fragile marine ecosystems. 7/28/2010 1:18:07 AM Malaysia may close more dive sites hit by coral bleaching http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/news/general/8492-malaysia-may-close-more-dive-sites-hit-by-coral-bleaching KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may close three more popular dive sites in the South China Sea which have been hit by coral bleaching blamed on global warming, an official said today. Last week authorities announced the closure of nine dive sites on the tropical islands of Tioman and Redang until the end of October in an attempt to relieve stress on the fragile marine ecosystems. The two islands are ... 7/28/2010 12:55:12 AM Gauteng citizens urged to vaccinate against H1N1 http://www.health-e.org.za/news/article.php?uid=20032877 Gauteng Department of Health and Social development is urging pregnant women, patients with chronic lung and heart diseases, diabetic, school going learners under the age of 20 as well as senior citizens over 65 years to immunize against H1N1 virus by Friday, 31 July 2010. 7/28/2010 12:42:04 AM Our carnivorous critic went to have a butcher's at Heather Mills' vegan café http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1298224/Our-carnivorous-critic-went-butchers-Heather-Mills-vegan-caf.html?ITO=1490 Hello sky, hello sunshine, hello VBites, the vegan restaurant in Brighton opened last year by Heather Mills as part of her crusade to save the planet. 7/28/2010 12:25:49 AM Timely eco guidance from Japan's Edo period http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/28/DD3M1EH4AS.DTL If leading a sustainable life is the mantra of many Bay Area residents - underscored by daily reminders of global warming and diminishing natural resources - how to put the ideal into practice is not always clear. Fortunately, history offers guidance. Some... Natural resource - Global warming - San Francisco Bay Area - Edo period - Environment 7/28/2010 12:21:36 AM Dems give up on comprehensive climate legislation http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15618070?source=rss With the rollout Tuesday of a scaled-down energy bill focused on offshore drilling, Senate Democrats have all but given up on passing comprehensive climate legislation this session and with it any major effort to address global warming. 7/28/2010 12:20:25 AM H1N1 less a risk in Central region http://cpheraldleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2686903 Summertime is not flu season, but one year ago the spread of H1N1 was making headlines around the world. This year, a local health official expects things to be different.[...] 7/28/2010 12:14:18 AM Nation/World Briefly: Swine flu remains in decline, officials say http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100728/NEWS02/707289830/1042/LIVING02 WASHINGTON -- Swine flu, rampant in 2009 before collapsing by year's end, remains very low across the U.S., with no indication it will worsen as the fall flu season nears, federal health officials said Tuesday. 7/28/2010 12:02:29 AM States address climate change http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/News/2010/07/28/States_address_climate_change/ GRANTS PASS, Ore. - A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces on Tuesday offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada. 7/27/2010 11:36:19 PM Community consensus on climate change: comments from stakeholders http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/07/28/community-consensus-on-climate-change-comments-from-stakeholders/ Don Henry, Executive Director of Australian Conservation Foundation The approach outlined by the Prime Minister this morning is a slow way to address the urgent problem of climate change. Labor will have to deliver much more before Australians can have confidence that our pollution levels will stop going up and start going down. A citizens’ assembly [...] 7/27/2010 11:10:41 PM PAUL KRUGMAN: Climate change thwarted by greed, cowardice http://www.indianagazette.com/articles/2010/07/28/b_opinions/10048817.txt Never say that the gods lack a sense of humor. I bet they're still chuckling on Olympus over the decision to make the first half of 2010 - the year in which all hope of action to limit climate change died - the hottest such stretch on record. 7/27/2010 10:38:43 PM Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association files lawsuit to change California's global warming ballot measure http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_15617802?source=rss Supporters of Proposition 23, an effort to suspend California's landmark climate change law, say Attorney General Jerry Brown wrote a misleading, biased summary on the ballot measure. 7/27/2010 10:11:55 PM Hydropower dam on Mekong River threatens giant fish http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/336786,river-threatens-giant-fish.html Bangkok - Laos' plan to build a hydropower dam on theMekong River threatens the survival of four giant fish species including a freshwater stingray that can weigh up to 600 kilograms, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) warned Wednesday. 7/27/2010 9:28:46 PM Biggest provinces push plan to cap emissions http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/biggest-provinces-push-plan-to-cap-emissions/article1653672/?cmpid=rss1 B.C., Ontario, Quebec embrace cap-and-trade system to fight global warming that is based on plan dropped by U.S. Senate 7/27/2010 9:17:59 PM Seafood in Stumptown http://www.dailyvanguard.com/seafood-in-stumptown-1.2282479 By: Kat Vetrano Upcoming seafood spot FIN to fill an unexplored niche Portland’s culinary scene has gotten attention for the best of culinary trends: we’ve got your heritage pork (and chefs who fight outside strip clubs over it), we’ve got food carts and we’ve got vegan cuisine.... 7/27/2010 8:52:15 PM Pamela Anderson Slams Janet Jackson for Supporting Fur http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0005009.html The PETA advocate is disappointed in Janet who becomes the new face for fashion line BlackGlama, saying the singer got 'greedy'. 7/27/2010 8:51:17 PM Crikey Wrap: why the US climate-change Bill failed http://www.crikey.com.au/2010/07/28/crikey-wrap-why-the-us-climate-change-bill-failed/ Climate change has been firmly on the agenda in the United States this week following the failure of the Democrats to pass their climate change legislation through the Senate. 7/27/2010 8:30:19 PM Family growing pains http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/drive/what-car-should-i-buy/family-growing-pains-20100728-10v8r.html Peta needs a car that can accommodate her growing family. 7/27/2010 7:53:26 PM Singapore Air CEO may step down after doubling stock http://theedgesingapore.com/the-daily-edge/business/18328-singapore-air-ceo-may-step-down-after-doubling-stock.html Singapore Airlines Chief Executive Officer Chew Choon Seng, who took a pay cut while maintaining the carrier’s wine budget during the recession, samples economy-class meals every month to make sure they meet his standards. That attention to detail has helped the airline’s shares double during Chew’s seven years as CEO, even as he grappled with a global recession, SARS, swine flu, record jet-fuel ... 7/27/2010 7:52:01 PM Giant Stingray, 350-Kilogram Catfish Threatened by Mekong Dams http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-07-27/giant-stingray-350-kilogram-catfish-threatened-by-mekong-dams.html Dams and infrastructure development along Asia’s Mekong River threaten some of the world’s largest freshwater fish species, including the giant freshwater stingray and the Mekong giant catfish, WWF said. 7/27/2010 7:31:52 PM Naked PETA members wrap themselves in cellophane http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90782/7083288.html Activists from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) demonstrate mock meat packages in Times Square, New York, the United States, July 27, 2010, to protest against violent killing of animals to get meat. 7/27/2010 6:40:38 PM San Bernardino County declares end to H1N1 emergency http://www.sbsun.com/ci_15615440?source=rss Officially, there have been no cases of the H1N1 influenza virus since June. With the threat over, San Bernardino County Commissioners on Tuesday terminated the emergency proclamation established in November 2009 which was crafted to deal with a previously unseen viral threat. 7/27/2010 6:28:58 PM Students witness 'Earth Day miracle' http://www.langleyadvance.com/life/Students+witness+Earth+miracle/2961281/story.html?id=2961281 They called it their "Earth Day miracle." Last Thursday, as North America's west coast was waking up to the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, students at William Bridge elementary happened upon a little lost soul in their schoolyard around 8:30 a.m. -- namely, a tiny duckling. 7/27/2010 6:28:23 PM PETA Not Giving Up Fight To Put Up Bloody Chicken Statue http://www.lex18.com/news/peta-not-giving-up-fight-to-put-up-bloody-chicken-statue/ LOUISVILLE (AP) - Despite repeatedly being turned down in its attempt to put up a statue of a bloodied, crippled chicken on a street corner in the home of the famous "11 herbs and spices," an animal rights organization is not giving up.       People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a 20-page appeal after the city of Louisville recently denied its request ... 7/27/2010 6:23:10 PM CLIMATE SPECTATOR: New Zealand's ETS advantage http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/CLIMATE-SPECTATOR-Trading-on-uncertainty-pd20100728-7S324?opendocument&src=rss As the 6th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change and Business Conference approaches, NZ has an emerging price on carbon that can be factored into investments, and Australia has...uncertainty. 28 Jul 2010 11:01 AM 7/27/2010 6:04:56 PM Global Warming: NASA Says It's The Hottest Year On Record http://freeinternetpress.com/story.php?sid=26471 Worldwide, 2010 is on track to become the warmest year on record. Scientists at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported recently that the average global temperature was higher over the past 12 months than during any other 12-month period in history. 7/27/2010 6:00:23 PM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming ...and a side of Soylent Green, please http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/07/27/peta.stunts.may.hurt.cause/index.html?section=cnn_latest PETA - the animal rights activist group whose monthly stage blood budget must run in the quadruple to quintuple digits - today staged a pro-vegan publicity stunt at the intersection of W. 45th Street and Broadway in New York City's Times Square. Legendary proponents of nearly-nude public antics, the cadre's toned and comely volunteers assumed corpse poses upon human-sized, plastic-swaddled (don ... 7/27/2010 5:56:44 PM Climate Bill Isn't `Essentially Dead' For Passage This Year, Gibbs Says http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-27/climate-bill-isn-t-essentially-dead-for-passage-this-year-gibbs-says.html A bill capping carbon-dioxide emissions blamed for global warming isn’t “essentially dead for the year,” Gibbs said today in his briefing for reporters. 7/27/2010 5:43:14 PM Is Sarah Kaufman a Crusader For Women's MMA, or Just a "Diva"? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/425940-is-sarah-kaufman-a-crusader-for-womens-mma-or-just-a-diva This past Friday, Women’s MMA finally got it’s “Rampage vs. Arona” moment—as well as another vigorous round of debate about the place of women in MMA. Every fan remembers Quinton Jackson hoisting Ricardo Arona up like he was a child, before slamming him into unconsciousness with a power bomb straight out of the WWF/E. It’s one of those clips that will be in every Rampage and/or Pride highlight ... 7/27/2010 5:37:28 PM Is there time to spare in the fight against climate change? http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=5307 Samantha Mostyn, director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions, writes that there is no time to waste when it comes to action on climate change. 7/27/2010 5:32:37 PM Global Warming Measure Faces Legal Challenge http://www.foxreno.com/news/24415571/detail.html SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A group that supports a November initiative to suspend California's landmark global warming law is challenging the proposed ballot description of the measure. 7/27/2010 5:12:32 PM Obama vows to fight on for climate change bill http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100727/pl_afp/usenvironmentpoliticsobamaclimate_20100727235949 President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged to fight on for a climate change bill, despite the collapse of US Senate legislation designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions. 7/27/2010 4:59:36 PM Swine flu fears ebb; vaccines changing http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/27/1749255/swine-flu-fears-ebb-vaccines-changing.html Swine flu, which nearly caused a national panic last year before collapsing by year's end, remains very low across the U.S., with no indication it will worsen as the fall flu season nears, federal health officials said Tuesday. 7/27/2010 4:48:10 PM Plan B: Grading New Orleans's Readiness for Climate Change http://www.good.is/post/plan-b-grading-new-olreans-s-readiness-for-climate-change/ With geography and climate change working against it, New Orleans prepares for the future. GOOD assesses its resiliency plan. This article originally appeared in GOOD Issue 020: The New Orleans Issue, on newsstands now. Read more from The New Orleans Issue here . There has been a lot of admirable progress in New Orleans in the last five years, but what happens during the next big storm? Could ... 7/27/2010 4:47:51 PM Calif global warming measure faces legal challenge http://www.cbs47.tv/news/state/story/Calif-global-warming-measure-faces-legal-challenge/suoFflJlqE2Rg4ihzMrY3w.cspx?rss=154 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A group that supports a November initiative to suspend California's landmark global warming law is challenging the proposed ballot description of the measure. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association says the ballot language written by the attorney general's office for Proposition 23 is misleading and biased. The taxpayer group filed a petition Tuesday in California ... 7/27/2010 4:42:30 PM Mekong Dams Threaten Rare Giant Catfish http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100727/bs_prweb/prweb4316654_1 Giant Catfish, Stingray and Dog-Eating Catfish Included in WWF Report Highlighting Dangers of Damming the Mekong 7/27/2010 4:40:00 PM Federal advisors hope to build on H1N1 vaccine safety-monitoring lessons http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jul2710monitor.html Jul 27, 2010 (CIDRAP News) – Over the next few months, the nation's healthcare providers will shift from giving the pandemic H1N1 vaccine to a seasonal flu vaccine that contains the new virus, which has federal officials grappling with how to transition from a massive vaccine monitoring effort to a likely more routine system for the seasonal version. 7/27/2010 4:25:41 PM Husband hits at 999 crew claiming swine-flu wife could have survived http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Husband-hits-at-999-crew.6442802.jp A MOTHER who died of swine flu could have been saved if paramedics had taken her to hospital sooner, her husband claimed yesterday. 7/27/2010 4:15:45 PM WWF: 10-feet-long catfish threatened by dams http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38435722/ns/world_news-world_environment/ Four of the world's largest freshwater fish species — including a catfish 10 feet long — face extinction if dams are built on the Mekong River, the WWF warned Tuesday. Fish - Mekong - Species - World Wide Fund for Nature - Mekong River 7/27/2010 4:12:27 PM Pantry Raid: Vegan doesn't necessarily mean healthy http://www.latimes.com/news/health/la-he-pantry-raid-vegan-20100726,0,3873606.story They try to avoid animal products. But that doesn't mean the busy couple won't run to a fast-food outlet or snack on potato chips when pressed. 7/27/2010 1:39:09 PM PETA’s One to Talk http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=3E5EF9 Richmond Flying Squirrels’ owner Lou DiBella notes the Squirrels will be more sensitive with animal entertainment after receiving complaints from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals following the use of an alligator as part of the Squirrels’ pregame entertainment at a recent home game (“Squirrels’ Owner Vows: No More Animal Fights,” Street Talk, June 30). 7/27/2010 12:36:45 PM On Climate Change, the Public May Not Support Changing Their Own Diet, But Would They Support Programs to Change ... http://scienceblogs.com/framing-science/2010/07/on_climate_change_the_public_m.php In reaction to our BMC Public Health study published this month that examined the potential to re-frame climate change in terms of health, reader Stephanie Parent had this astute observation, one worth testing in follow up research. I was jazzed to read your article "Maibach et al., Reframing climate change as a public health issue: an exploratory study of public reactions BMC Public Health 2010 ... 7/27/2010 12:19:01 PM Swine flu victim care criticised http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-10781603 A husband tells an inquest his wife may not have died after catching swine flu had paramedics taken her to hospital sooner. 7/27/2010 12:04:27 PM Climate Change Legislation: Obama Reaffirms Support For Comprehensive Bill http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/climate-change-legislatio_n_660820.html What's Your Reaction? WASHINGTON — Despite setbacks on Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he still supports the need for broad climate legislation. 7/27/2010 11:44:05 AM Western Climate Initiative offers cap-and-trade http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100727/ap_on_bi_ge/us_climate_change_western_initiative_2 A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces on Tuesday offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada. 7/27/2010 11:44:03 AM Ocean Development Dept turns 27, Chavan concerned about manpower http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-8770.html New Delhi, Jul 27: At a time when issues like global warming and melting glaciers have assumed unprecedented significance, Union Minister for Earth Sciences Prithviraj Chavan is concerned about the unwillingness of people to join his Ministry and allied departments. 7/27/2010 11:43:47 AM Chelsea Clinton Doesn't Have a Beef With Anyone http://www.tonic.com/article/chelsea-clinton-doesnt-have-a-beef-with-anyone/ And neither will her guests as her wedding menu will be mainly vegan. 7/27/2010 11:22:59 AM H1N1 Vaccines In Low Demand As Students Get Immunized http://www.wpbf.com/health/24407977/detail.html As students get mandatory vaccinations in order to head back to school, few parents are asking for the H1N1 vaccine. 7/27/2010 11:10:41 AM Get Your H1N1 Vaccine At The Johnson County Fair http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Get-Your-H1N1-Vaccine-At-The-Johnson-County-Fair-99331129.html Johnson County Public Health nurses will be available to provide H1N1 vaccinations at the Johnson County Fair in Iowa City. The vaccine will be offered for free from 3-7pm on Tuesday, July 27th, in Building A, east end near the first aid station, at the fair grounds. No appointment is needed. 7/27/2010 11:10:26 AM Religious Holy Communion back to normal http://www.maltamediaonline.com/?p=28245 The Maltese Curia has announced the restrictions to Holy Communication that came into force exactly a year ago in response to the A-H1N1 virus epidemic, popularly known as swine flu, have been lifted and it will be allowed again directly on the tongue. The Curia explained that it had been informed by the Maltese health [...] 7/27/2010 11:05:44 AM Climate Change: Water Shortages Will Affect 70% Of US Counties By 2050 Says New Study http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/climate-change-water-shor_n_660456.html As global warming accelerates, the world will become not only hotter, flatter, and more crowded but also thirsty, according to a new study that finds 70 percent of counties in the United States may face climate change-related risks to their water supplies by 2050. 7/27/2010 9:30:08 AM "Vegan" In Federal Arson Bust http://rss.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/vegan-federal-arson-bust Sheepskin firm torched by animal rights activist An animal rights activist who has the word "Vegan" tattooed on his throat has been arrested for burning down a Colorado business. ALF Special Assignment Is this a Featured Item?:  Featured 2 Is this a TSG Favorite?:  No read more 7/27/2010 9:25:45 AM Shirley Sherrod responsible for global warming too? http://blogs.federaltimes.com/federal-times-blog/2010/07/27/shirley-sherrod-responsible-for-global-warming-too/ The Daily Show returned from vacation last night and weighed in on the Shirley Sherrod foofaraw. Jon Stewart, as always, gave the whole absurd episode the gravitas it required (the gold-plated Air Force One and alpaca fighting ring were particularly nice touches). Stephen Colbert then took it one step further by splicing Mel Gibson’s latest racist [...] 7/27/2010 9:21:24 AM Snakes still out in cooler weather http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2010/07/28/snakes-on-the-march/ SNAKE catcher Alex Meszaros reckons he is seeing the effect of global warming up close, with a constant call for his services through the winter. 7/27/2010 9:11:00 AM PETA cooks up a classic http://www.malaya.com.ph/07282010/liv3.html AFTER opening its 43rd Theater Season with a play about children, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) adds to its menu, a classic narrative that once again borrows inspiration from a deceptively simple subject. 7/27/2010 8:54:34 AM Support Mums Or Face Future Health Burden: Study, Australia http://mnt.to/f/3GDj Historical barriers to breastfeeding in Australia may have contributed to the country's chronic disease burden, according to research from The Australian National University. The research, by Dr Julie Smith and Dr Peta Harvey of the Australian Centre for Economic Research on Health at ANU, looked at the public health impact of infants being prematurely weaned during the past five decades in ... 7/27/2010 8:39:38 AM WWF and Beef Industry Leaders Seek Advancements in Sustainable Beef Production http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100727/bs_prweb/prweb4308774_1 Conference will convene stakeholders to explore environmental, economic and social impacts of beef 7/27/2010 7:00:00 AM Today In Advertising: PETA Persuades Dodge To Ditch The Fireworks Chimp http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1047605_today-in-advertising-peta-persuades-dodge-to-ditch-the-fireworks-chimp By now, you've probably seen the ad for the Dodge Tent Event: a stream of current Dodge models, all dressed out in black, zipping through a sales lot full of tents, banners, and those wacky inflatable tube people you often see at dealerships. Michael C. Hall (of Six Feet Under and now Dexter fame) talks about Dodge's 60-day satisfaction guarantee... 7/27/2010 6:55:40 AM Kelis Talks 'Trouble' With Being Honest, PETA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SingersroomNews/~3/D1a0jB40LgA/Kelis-Talks-Trouble-With-Being-Honest-PETA Kelis may be the subject of many rumors but, one thing the "Flesh Tone" singer admits to is being honest. Speaking candidly about her disdain f... 7/27/2010 6:30:38 AM Food - Herkimer, NY - The Evening Telegram http://www.herkimertelegram.com/lifestyle/food An easy recipe for Mediterranean tomatoes, how to prevent overcooked chicken on the grill, the latest from The Beer Nut and more. In laboratories across the country, scientists are conducting research in an attempt to cure cancer or stop global warming. 7/27/2010 6:28:19 AM Curia revokes directives on Communion related to A-H1N1 virus http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/curia-revokes-directives-on-communion-related-to-a-h1n1-virus The Archbishop’s Curia has lifted the directives issued last year over holy communion during mass as safeguards against the spread of the A-H1N1 virus. 7/27/2010 6:19:43 AM Communion on the tongue allowed once more http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100727/local/communion-on-the-tongue-allowed-once-more The faithful may, as from today, receive Holy Communion on the tongue, the Curia said. The Curia had in July last year directed that the Host could only be received in the hands, because of fears over the spread of the A-H1N1 swine flu virus. 7/27/2010 5:56:53 AM Poison Ivy Getting More Poisonous http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=3318396 An increase in CO2 has created a super plant. Is global warming to blame? Poison Ivy - Global warming - Environment - Climate change - Opposing Views 7/27/2010 5:42:01 AM Goldcorp leads the way http://www.thedailypress.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2686789 Because of the seriousness of global warming that might well be attributed to our practice of not leaving only our footprints behind, there is an ever-increasing emphasis on cleaning up the practices of the past by individuals, industries, and government legislation.[...] 7/27/2010 5:41:43 AM Energy efficient appliance rebate program expanded http://times-news.com/local/x1255112029/Energy-efficient-appliance-rebate-program-expanded The Maryland Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, initially launched on Earth Day 2010, will expand beginning Friday by adding rebates in four additional appliance categories, each related to cooling. 7/27/2010 5:09:39 AM Cong worried over rise in swine flu cases in WB http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100727/jsp/frontpage/story_127299070.jsp Kolkata, Jul 27 (PTI): Congress today expressed concern over the rise in swine flu cases in West Bengal, as 19 fresh positive cases were reported in the state taking the H1N1 affected toll to 61. 7/27/2010 4:36:01 AM Swine flu cases increase with monsoon http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-8477.html New Delhi, July 27 : Health Ministry officials are worried as the number of swine flu cases reported from various parts of the country are increasing with the monsoon. A total of 548 fresh cases were reported last week, the highest for the current year. 7/27/2010 3:25:19 AM Open Source Release of 'Hibari,' A Database for Big Data http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/100727/sf40910.html?.v=1 Gemini Mobile Technologies announced at â³Wireless Japan 2010â³ in Tokyo that it will release Hibari as open source. Hibari is a database optimized for the highly reliable, highly available storage of massive data, so-called â³Big Data.â³ Hibari can be used in Cloud Computing Applications such as web mail, Social Networking Services , and other services requiring storage of tera-bytes and peta ... 7/27/2010 3:00:00 AM Fiorina backed by coal-mining firms http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/27/MNUA1EK2FC.DTL Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina has received about $63,000 in donations this year from Appalachian coal-mining interests, much of the money from an outspoken Ohio mine owner who dismisses global warming... 7/27/2010 12:17:18 AM Local Communities Prepare for Possible Water Shortage http://www.kwes.com/global/story.asp?s=12873943 Water is a precious commodity in West Texas, one that always seems to be in short supply. Some experts say global warming could mean even more water shortages in the future and local communities say they ready just in case. 7/26/2010 11:29:25 PM Nuclear threats in new documentary http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10764839 The team behind global warming documentary An Inconvenient Truth have turned their attention to the possibility of lethal nuclear detonation. 7/26/2010 11:02:17 PM Climate change predicted to cause Mexican influx http://azstarnet.com/news/local/border/7a77f457-a50d-5c40-b26a-a8072befedfe.html Climate change could cause up to 6.7 million Mexicans to migrateto the United States over the next 70 years beyond those who wouldcome to this country for other reasons, a new study predictedMonday. 7/26/2010 10:43:44 PM Scientists see climate change prompting mass migration to U.S. http://www.twincities.com/national/ci_15608513?source=rss LOS ANGELES — Climbing temperatures are expected to raise sea levels and increase droughts, floods, heat waves and wildfires. 7/26/2010 10:20:26 PM Study: Climate may push more Mexicans to U.S. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2012456277_climate27.html?syndication=rss Scientists are predicting another consequence of climate change — mass migration to the United States. 7/26/2010 10:14:11 PM Scientists Stalk Cemeteries For Signs Of Wildlife http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128786311&ft=1&f=1007 Climate change has researchers looking for what they call "hidden habitats," where they can gather critical data on some of America's most endangered native plants and insects. One good place to look: graveyards. 7/26/2010 9:14:33 PM Sheepskin Fire Suspect Has Vegan Militant Ties http://cbs4denver.com/local/sheepskin.fire.arrest.2.1826385.html The man arrested in the arson at the Sheepskin Factory store in Glendale is well known in the militant vegan movement. There's even a song about him. 7/26/2010 8:21:45 PM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming H1N1 response topic of panel http://www.littlefallstimes.com/news/x350171053/H1N1-response-topic-of-panel Close to 90 representatives from all levels of the response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009-10 met Monday to discuss the effort and prepare for the next public health scenario. 7/26/2010 8:16:01 PM Your tax dollars at work: Greens, pasta and H1N1 prevention http://www.uticaod.com/news/x350170848/Your-tax-dollars-at-work-Greens-pasta-and-H1N1-prevention About 80 people feasted on greens, pasta and sandwiches Monday afternoon – all in the name of emergency preparedness. The group participated in a two-hour discussion hosted by the Herkimer County Public Health Department about societal response to the H1N1 flu virus over the past year. Footing the bill for the $2,000 luncheon at Francesca’s Banquets & Catering in Ilion were taxpayers, through a ... 7/26/2010 5:38:14 PM FDA Clears Prodesse's ProFAST(TM)+ Assay to Identify Three Strains of Influenza A, Including 2009 H1N1 http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1896234/fda_clears_prodesses_profasttm_assay_to_identify_three_strains_of/index.html?source=r_health SAN DIEGO, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gen-Probe Incorporated (Nasdaq: GPRO) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for marketing Prodesse's ProFAST(TM)+ assay, making it the only FDA-cleared molecular diagnostic test to simultaneously detect and differentiate three common influenza A virus subtypes - seasonal A/H1, seasonal A/H3, and 2009 H1N1. "FDA ... 7/26/2010 5:14:53 PM Greed, aided by cowardice, kills climate-change legislation http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2012455569_krugman27.html?syndication=rss So it wasn't the science, the scientists, or the economics that killed federal action on climate change, writes columnist Paul Krugman. It was the usual suspects: greed and cowardice. If you want to understand opposition to climate action, follow the money. 7/26/2010 5:13:14 PM PETA appeals city decision to block anti-KFC statue http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100726/NEWS01/307260052/-1/rss The on-going battle between Louisville Metro Government and an animal rights group over its request to display a bloody, crippled chicken statue in downtown Louisville took a wobbly step forward Monday, when People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals filed a 20-page appeal after the city denied its permit request. 7/26/2010 4:50:01 PM Association introduces new award http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/7/27/southneast/6731422&sec=southneast JOHOR BARU: The SMI Association of Malaysia is introducing a new award for this year’s SME Recognition Award in line with the world’s climate change, global warming and other environmental issues. 7/26/2010 4:39:19 PM Climate change linked to possible mass Mexican migration to U.S. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-immig-climate-20100727,0,1362570.story?track=rss Lower crop yields and agricultural production could drive as many as 6.7 million across the border by 2080, a study finds. Climbing temperatures are expected to raise sea levels and increase droughts, floods, heat waves and wildfires. 7/26/2010 3:38:33 PM Climate change equals more Mexican migration-study http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2010/07/26/climate-change-equals-mexican-migration-study/ Climate change equals more Mexican migration-study 7/26/2010 3:05:46 PM Global Warming Means More Mexican Immigration? http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/100726-arizona-immigration-law-global-warming-mexican-environment-nation/ As global warming withers Mexican crops, immigration to the U.S. might increase, according to a new study. Global warming - United States - Environment - Climate change - Opposing Views 7/26/2010 3:04:49 PM PETA 'Lettuce Lady' Arrested In Jordan http://www.officialwire.com/main.php?action=posted_news&rid=189403&catid=8 An animal rights activist promoting vegetarianism while wearing a lettuce dress in Jordan was arrested for demonstrating without a permit, police said. 7/26/2010 2:39:23 PM Carly Fiorina Gets Big Funding From Global Warming Doubter,Coal Industry http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/26/carly-fiorina-gets-big-fu_n_659814.html What's Your Reaction? This story comes courtesy of California Watch. 7/26/2010 2:12:37 PM Your Congress at work, now fighting over sports http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100726/pl_mcclatchy/3577686_1 WASHINGTON — It's not enough for lawmakers to bicker over war, taxes, immigration, global warming and the federal deficit. 7/26/2010 2:04:00 PM PETA 'Lettuce Lady' arrested in Jordan http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/07/26/PETA-Lettuce-Lady-arrested-in-Jordan/UPI-87241280175513/ AMMAN, Jordan, July 26 (UPI) -- An animal rights activist promoting vegetarianism while wearing a lettuce dress in Jordan was arrested for demonstrating without a permit, police said. Jordan - Animal rights - Middle East - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - Vegetarianism 7/26/2010 1:27:05 PM UK climate change skeptic attacks Minn. professor http://www.wxow.com/global/story.asp?s=12861748 MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AP) -- A University of St. Thomas professor has touched off a bitter trans-Atlantic cyberflap that's resulted in threats of legal action. 7/26/2010 1:20:15 PM H1N1 vaccines;for all healthcare workers http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/mumbai/H1N1-vaccines--for-all-healthcare-workers/Article1-578224.aspx Worried that the H1N1 vaccines will go waste, the state government is now offering to inoculate all healthcare workers, even those who don’t come in contact with swine flu patients. 7/26/2010 1:05:58 PM Act now to lessen the economic pain of climate change http://wenatcheeworld.com/news/2010/jul/26/act-now-to-lessen-the-economic-pain-of-climate/ The Gulf oil spill and its devastating impact on the region’s fishing, recreation, and tourism economy have magnified the true costs of fossil fuel dependence. The fishing industry is at standstill. Related jobs are being lost. These economic impacts will only continue to spread. But, if we fail to address climate change and invest in a clean energy economy, there’s also plenty at risk for ... 7/26/2010 12:19:17 PM Climate Change May Mean More Mexican Immigration http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=climate-change-may-mean-more-mexican-immigration Climate change's impacts on crop yields may force as many as seven million Mexicans to emigrate to the U.S. over the next 70 years, according to research published July 26 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . The study is among the first to attempt to put hard numbers on questions about "environmental refugees" that may be caused by climate change. [More] 7/26/2010 12:18:37 PM Action on Climate Change to Shape Future of Poor Nations http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=186884 Hohoe (V/R), July 26, GNA-The Future Climate for Development, an Environmental think-tank group, has called on governments and Nongovernmental Oraganisations (NGOs) to build climate change into their economic paradigms to help low-income countries to manage its impacts and seize new opportunities as the world shifts to a low-carbon economy. 7/26/2010 12:13:00 PM Naked and Wrapped In Cellophane: PETA http://www.tonic.com/article/naked-and-wrapped-in-cellophane-peta/ Animal lovers show Times Square that we're all made of flesh with a provocative demonstration. 7/26/2010 11:53:01 AM Experts emphasise hands-on approach to combat climate change http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/experts-emphasise-hands-on-approach-to-combat-climate-change/402564/ With the national seminar on 'Combating Environmental Degradation' commencing on Monday, experts at the event emphasised on the need for hands-on approach to combat climate change. 7/26/2010 11:44:30 AM Janet Ritz: Investment Fund Chairman on Climate Change: Grantham Says Buy It http://www.huffingtonpost.com/janet-ritz/investment-fund-chairman_b_658701.html Investors, take note. One of your own has weighed in on the fact of climate change and has recommended that you buy it. 7/26/2010 11:43:30 AM EarthTalk: Global Warming and Wildflowers http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/42538/ Dear EarthTalk: I've noticed that wildflower blooms in the mountains have been coming earlier and earlier in recent years. Is this a sign of global warming? And what does this mean for the long term survival of these hardy yet rare plants? - Ashley J., via e-mail 7/26/2010 10:42:31 AM PETA Offers $1,000 For Return Of Dog Mistakenly Thought To Be Coyote http://www.lex18.com/news/peta-offers-1-000-for-return-of-dog-mistakenly-thought-to-be-coyote/ PETA is offering $1,000 for the return of a Frankfort woman's dog that was mistakenly released into open woods because the dog was thought to be a coyote. A Shiba Inu named Copper was taken to the Frankfort Humane Society on July 3 after she wandered away from her backyard. After a worker at the animal shelter mistook Cooper for a coyote, the dog was released into open fields behind the ... 7/26/2010 10:38:21 AM Engineers use rocket science to make wastewater treatment sustainable http://www.physorg.com/news199366527.html Within the sludge of wastewater treatment plants is an invisible world teeming with microbes. Here, diverse species of bacteria convert solid and liquid wastes into gases, some of which contribute to global warming. 7/26/2010 10:26:36 AM The Public Eye: Severe local water shortages on the way due to global warming http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/26/2915468/the-public-eye-severe-local-water.html Sacramento County is one of four in California and just 29 nationwide that face likely, extreme water shortages by 2050 -- even if global warming were to mysteriously disappear -- according to a recent report by the Natural Resources Defense Council , an environmental advocacy group. 7/26/2010 9:46:45 AM 45-yr-old succumbs to swine flu; toll rises to 3 http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-7977.html Kolhapur, Jul 26 : A 45-year-old man succumbed to swine flu, taking the H1N1 toll in the district in the last one month to three. 7/26/2010 9:40:45 AM Three new swine flu cases in Delhi http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-7985.html New Delhi, July 26 : The national capital reported three new swine flu cases, taking the total number of infected people to 47, official said Monday. 7/26/2010 9:39:25 AM H1N1 raises its head again http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/H1N1-raises-its-head-again/articleshow/6220444.cms Almost after a year the city reported its first H1N1 case, six positive cases have been reported as on Monday, of which a pregnant woman, who tested positive for H1N1, has died. 7/26/2010 9:16:04 AM Inaugural EcoWheels Green Driver Challenge Concludes With Greater Than Anticipated Enrollment and Meaningful Results http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/100726/cg40688.html?.v=1 Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced the results of the inaugural EcoWheels Green Driver Challenge, a program that enlisted 2,970 corporate fleet vehicle drivers to pledge to incorporate sustainable driving habits into their daily routines. Â The ten-week program, developed by Wheels, launched in conjunction with Earth Day. 7/26/2010 8:55:00 AM Remember When: The other extreme http://thereporteronline.com/articles/2010/07/26/news/srv0000008910325.txt Regardless of what you think about the theories of global warming, this summer has been a scorcher. 7/26/2010 8:16:13 AM Blog: UF prof. says climate change affects squirrel species http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/2010/07/uf-prof-climate-change-affects-squirrel-species/ The research found that global warming has given marmots, which hibernate in the cold, more time to grow before the next hibernation. 7/26/2010 8:10:11 AM Home Heating Guide Backs Committee on Climate Change Call for More Government Support for Low-Carbon Technologies http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/100726/0645152.html?.v=1 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 07/26/10) - Home Heating Guide, the UK's leading online resource for homeowners regarding all domestic central heating, boiler and renewable energy-related issues, has got behind the Committee on Climate Change's (CCC) call for the Government to back renewable energy technology. The CCC released a report last week looking at the nation's progress so far to ... 7/26/2010 6:52:00 AM Risk of even greater climate change http://www.uni-protokolle.de/nachrichten/id/201701/ The impact that emissions have on the climate partly depends on the land carbon cycle, i.e. how carbon dioxide is absorbed by the biosphere. 7/26/2010 6:36:02 AM News Categories http://www.yobserver.com/opinions/10019251.html Public skepticism about global warming may be growing, but the scientific consensus is as solid as ever: Man-made climate change is real, and we ignore it at our peril. 7/26/2010 6:26:07 AM DNREC offers grants for going green, reducing global warming http://www.capegazette.com/storiescurrent/20100716-31/23047-dnrec-green.html The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has launched a new grant program aimed at helping businesses, state and municipal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, academia and/or nonprofit assistance providers identify and implement plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in their organizations and communities. 7/26/2010 6:20:18 AM PepsiCo spent $1.2 million in 2nd-Qtr lobbying government on childhood obesity, climate change http://www.startribune.com/business/99226699.html WASHINGTON - PepsiCo Inc. spent $1.2 million in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on childhood obesity, climate change and other matters, according to a recent disclosure report. 7/26/2010 6:14:15 AM Labor has no climate policy: Richo http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/7650497/labor-has-no-climate-policy-richo/ A former Labor environment minister has accused the Gillard government of not having a policy on climate change. 7/26/2010 5:50:23 AM Reliable Information And Better Communication Needed To Guide U.S. Response To Climate Change http://mnt.to/f/3GzC A comprehensive national response to climate change should be informed by reliable data coordinated through climate services and a greenhouse gas monitoring and management system to provide timely information tailored to decision makers at all levels, says a report by the National Research Council. The report recommends several mechanisms for improving communication about climate science and ... 7/26/2010 5:24:27 AM Vegan food at farmer's market http://www.chathamdailynews.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2683166 Look for Emily Meko at today's farmers' market in the Kent Club parking lot, on King Street next to the Third Street bridge in Chatham.[...] 7/26/2010 5:04:36 AM 34 students with H1N1 symptoms recovering well http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/34studentswithH1N1symptomsrecoveringwell/Article/ ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Health department said 34 Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) students in Pendang with suspected Influenza A (H1N1) symptoms, were recovering well. 7/26/2010 4:55:05 AM Health watchdogs 'are to be axed' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10762043 The Health Protection Agency that handles public health emergencies such as swine flu is to be axed under reforms, the government confirms. 7/26/2010 4:52:04 AM Vocal Arts Camp Back In Action After Swine Flu Attack http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/99219369.html It was the first round of swine flu to hit the Valley, but the James Madison University camp where the virus started to spread is now back in action. 7/26/2010 4:51:30 AM Keadaan pelajar MRSM Pendang hampir pulih http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/bahasa/article/keadaan-pelajar-mrsm-pendang-hampir-pulih/ ALOR STAR, 26 Julai — Seramai 34 pelajar Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Pendang yang disyaki dijangkiti Influenza A (H1N1) sejak minggu lepas kini dilaporkan beransur pulih dan keadaan mereka tidak membimbangkan. Pengarah Jabatan Kesihatan Kedah, Dr Marzukhi Mat Isa berkata keadaan pelajar berkenaan hampir kembali normal dan mereka dijangka bebas ... 7/26/2010 3:47:11 AM V REMEMBER WHEN http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2010/07/26/news/srv0000008910325.txt The Reporter Regardless of what you think about the theories of global warming, this summer has been a scorcher. 7/26/2010 3:29:02 AM Economics and Climate Change Officer http://www.ngocentre.org.vn/content/economics-and-climate-change-officer The Political and Economic Section of the British Embassy, Hanoi, is looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill a forthcoming vacancy as Economics and Climate Change Officer. 7/26/2010 1:14:30 AM College students to ride bikes across state to Brockton to discuss global warming http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/x1070618839/College-students-to-ride-bikes-across-state-to-Brockton-to-discuss-global-warming Five college students on a mission to address global warming will complete a 100-mile bike ride from Springfield to Brockton on Tuesday so they can discuss the issue with city residents. 7/26/2010 12:31:59 AM Global warming doubter, coal industry donate to Fiorina http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/ohio-miner-owner-global-warming-doubter-donates-fiorina Lance Williams Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina has obtained about $63,000 in donations this year from Appalachian coal-mining interests, much of the money from an outspoken Ohio mine owner who dismisses global warming as “hysterical global goofiness.” In a cluster of transactions - most of them dated Feb. 4 - 64 donors associated with mining in Ohio, West Virginia and other coal ... 7/26/2010 12:24:31 AM AB32 to face 2 challenges on November ballot http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/26/MN3N1EIKOC.DTL Californians will vote twice in November on the state's groundbreaking law to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming - once on an oil company-backed initiative to put the law on hold indefinitely, and once... 7/26/2010 12:17:07 AM Climate law adds jobs to state payroll http://www.sacbee.com/2010/07/26/2914294/climate-law-adds-jobs-to-state.html The state's landmark global warming law has yet to create the promised bonanza of green jobs, but it has boosted payrolls in another sector of the economy: state government. 7/25/2010 11:35:58 PM Police Arrest Lettuce-Clad PETA Protester http://www.wgal.com/health/24386456/detail.html An animal rights activist has caused a stir in Jordan's capital by covering herself in lettuce in a quirky attempt to persuade Middle Eastern meat lovers to go vegetarian. 7/25/2010 11:23:16 PM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming SLIDESHOW: Downtown PETA display http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/slideshow-downtown-peta-display PETA grabs attention with two giant condoms standing at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway More 7/25/2010 11:18:02 PM Wild, wacky weather and global warming http://www.theday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010307269959 A tornado ripped through northwest Connecticut on Wednesday, touching down four times and in the process hit the towns of East Litchfield, Thomaston, Terryville and Bristol, according to the National 7/25/2010 11:13:32 PM Jordanian police nab lettuce-garbed lady during protest http://idahopress.com/news/article_f8b9ec70-9871-11df-ae1f-001cc4c002e0.html AP Jordanian animal rights activist Amina Tarek, right, clothed in lettuce leaves and holding a placard in Arabic reading "Let vegetarianism grow on you," makes a protest organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to persuade Middle Eastern meat lovers to go vegetarian, in Amman, Jordan Sunday, July 25, 2010. Crowds quickly gathered to gawk at the lettuce lady, but police ... 7/25/2010 11:01:28 PM Tsirang outbreak confirmed http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16202 Influenza A (H1N1) 26 July, 2010 - Medical tests at the public health laboratory in Thimphu have confirmed the outbreak of H1N1 in Tsirang. 7/25/2010 10:52:40 PM Countryside has been 'overlooked' amid climate change battle http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/7909067/Countryside-has-been-overlooked-amid-climate-change-battle.html Important issues affecting the countryside have been overlooked because of the focus on the problems of climate change, campaigners have said. 7/25/2010 10:34:35 PM Bangladesh detects 298 A/H1N1 flu cases in January-June period http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90782/90880/7080435.html Bangladesh Sunday announced that in the first half of this year the country has detected 298 cases of A/H1N1 flu. 7/25/2010 10:26:28 PM Council welcomes climate change workshop http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/26/2963936.htm A mid-north coast council has welcomed a new State Government workshop package designed to help with climate change planning. 7/25/2010 9:26:07 PM CLIMATE SPECTATOR: Victoria takes the lead http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/climate-change-election-gillard-abbott-brumby-vict-pd20100726-7PTZE?opendocument&src=rss In his government's white paper, Victorian Premier John Brumby shows the federal politicians how they should be leading the country on climate change. 26 Jul 2010 12:10 PM 7/25/2010 7:20:23 PM Legarda: Climate Change Should Be Top Priority In The SONA http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2010/0724_legarda1.asp July 24, 2010. Senator Loren Legarda today expressed high hopes that on Monday, the issue of climate change will merit top mention in President Aquino's SONA. " The cross-cutting nature of this issue impinges on various sectors such as agriculture, water supply, environment, transportation and energy, thus... 7/25/2010 5:58:15 PM Create "green campuses" to combat Climate Change - Angara http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2010/0723_angara1.asp July 23, 2010. Senator Edgardo J. Angara renewed his call to make renewable energy a key element in combatting climate change and pursuing the road to energy independence. "The global economy is turning a green leaf with the emergence of clean-energy industries, with universities at its forefront. By 2014... 7/25/2010 5:56:55 PM Enrile: Effective climate finance use is key to national survival http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2010/0722_enrile2.asp July 22, 2010. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile today launched a new action agenda on climate change which he described as "the first step the country needs to take to ensure national survival." "We are already reeling from the injurious effects of climate change, which will only worsen. Climate action is... 7/25/2010 5:56:25 PM Legarda: Senate To Probe Utilization Of Funds For Climate Change http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2010/0721_legarda3.asp July 21, 2010. Senator Loren Legarda today said she will initiate a probe in the Senate on the budgetary allocations and funding mechanisms of climate change programs and projects of the government to ensure that the funds are judiciously utilized. "Climate change financing must be shielded from corruption... 7/25/2010 5:54:54 PM Bendigo group criticises climate change plan http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/26/2963986.htm Green groups say Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new climate change policy is of no benefit to central Victoria. 7/25/2010 5:26:18 PM Dining for health and friendship http://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/show_story.php?id=17670 by Coryanne Hicks Nearly every Monday night a room at Palo Alto's First Baptist Church in Old Palo Alto is transformed into a healthy-eating sanctuary and a gathering place for neighbors and friends who bond over macrobiotic and vegan cooking. 7/25/2010 5:00:16 PM Why A Nikita Reboot Can Work http://www.tvguide.com/News/Nikita-Reboot-Work-1020945.aspx?rss=breakingnews Why bother remaking La Femme Nikita ? The 1990 French action film about a criminal-turned-government assassin already has been remade as a U.S. feature film starring Bridget Fonda and as a basic cable TV series starring Peta Wilson . "It's been ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Alias Dark Angel La Femme Nikita Point Of No Return Bridget Fonda Peta Wilson Shane West Bones La Femme Nikita ... 7/25/2010 4:11:31 PM Greens attack Labor's inaction on carbon price http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/7645026/greens-attack-labors-inaction-on-carbon-price/ Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has defended Labor's green credentials in the face of attacks by environmentalists frustrated by the lack of action on global warming, saying a carbon price will eventually be introduced. 7/25/2010 3:06:18 PM Laos to cooperate on warming, U.N. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nn20100726a9.html VIENTIANE (Kyodo) Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and Laotian Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh agreed Sunday to cooperate on measures to curb global warming and efforts to reform the United Nations, Japanese officials said. In their meeting in Vientiane, Okada assured Bouasone that Japan will continue to provide support to Laos in resolving its poverty problems and proceeding with economic ... 7/25/2010 2:04:40 PM Save the Earth: Be a vegan? http://thepoc.net/thepoc-features/what-on-earth/what-on-earth-features/8976-global-warming-factory-farming-and-veganism.html When exploring ways to help the Earth have a better fighting chance against falling into disrepair; man often finds himself overlooking things that may seem very unapparent, but still quite relevant. Such is the same in the issue of eating meat. For years now, organizations like the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals or PETA have been trying to convince everyone that meat is murder ... 7/25/2010 11:13:23 AM Siliguri cycle rally promotes safe, healthy environment http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-7358.html By Tarak Sarkar, Siliguri, July 25 : A cycle rally was organized in Siliguri here on Sunday to spread awareness about the dangers of global warming and how driving cycles could reduce the threat. 7/25/2010 11:04:48 AM Unaccounted feedbacks from climate-induced ecosystem changes may increase future climate warming http://www.physorg.com/news199082315.html In addition to the carbon cycle-climate interactions that have been a major focus of modeling work in recent years, other biogeochemistry feedbacks could be at least equally important for future climate change. The authors of the Nature Geoscience article argue that it is important to include these feedbacks in the next generation of Earth system models. 7/25/2010 10:11:36 AM Influenza A(H1N1) as re-emerging disease: What the public should know http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=596826&publicationSubCategoryId=111 As a re-emerging infectious disease, Influenza A(H1N1) cases have become news items again. 7/25/2010 10:01:03 AM Montana-Saskatchewan climate project shelved http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100725/ap_on_bi_ge/us_climate_project_stalled_2 Money troubles have stalled indefinitely a proposal to capture carbon dioxide emissions from a Canadian coal plant and store the gas underground in Montana — a largely unproven concept considered key for addressing climate change. 7/25/2010 10:00:56 AM Green energy must be made both affordable and irresistible http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2010/07/26/2003478847 Public skepticism about global warming may be growing, but the scientific consensus is as solid as ever: Manmade climate change is real and we ignore it at our peril. 7/25/2010 9:05:31 AM Art for Nature 2010: Survival http://www.klue.com.my/events/3793-Art-for-Nature-2010-Survival Date : 10:00AM - 04:00PM 25 Jul 2010 - 08 Aug 2010 Filed under The Arts Description : Sponsored by Hijjas Kasturi Associates, Art for Nature is an annual charity art exhibition, the proceeds of which support artists and WWF-Malaysia's nature conservation efforts. Art enthusiasts are welcome to attend the curator's talk, to be held on 31 July, 3pm, while dance lovers are invited to a site ... 7/25/2010 9:05:28 AM 'Lettuce lady' protest stopped http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_557772.html AMMAN (Jordan) - AN ANIMAL rights activist in salad dressing - she wore an all-lettuce gown - never got to promote her pro-vegetarian message on Sunday after Jordanian police said the one-woman demo was unauthorised. Moments after Amina Tariq, a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), arrived in Amman's Rainbow Street she was escorted to a nearby restaurant, where she ... 7/25/2010 8:57:33 AM CSL safe from legal action on flu needle http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/csl-safe-from-legal-action-on-flu-needle/story-fn59niix-1225896779558?from=public_rss TAXPAYERS have indemnified pharmaceutical giant CSL against any lawsuits flowing from the swine flu vaccine. 7/25/2010 7:00:00 AM Belmont Health Dept. holds dinner for H1N1 volunteers http://www.wickedlocal.com/belmont/news/x458266441/Belmont-Health-Dept-holds-dinner-for-H1N1-volunteers The Health Department recently hosted an appreciation dinner for the many volunteers who worked at the H1N1 influenza clinics from November 2009 through March 2010. There were 18 different H1N1 clinics held during that time as well as regular flu vaccine clinics. 7/25/2010 6:36:56 AM 5 Best Sunday Columns http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opinions/view/opinion/5-Best-Sunday-Columns-4450 Tom Friedman on the Failed Climate Bill The New York Times columnist blames the general public for not caring about global warming: "I could blame Republicans for the fact that not one G.O.P. senator indicated a willingness to vote for a bill that would put the slightest price on carbon. I could blame the Democratic senators who were also waffling. I could blame President Obama for his ... 7/25/2010 6:06:25 AM ‘Climate-proof’ energy sector in ASEAN pushed http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view/20100725-283106/Climate-proof-energy-sector-in-ASEAN-pushed With the world experiencing the ill effects of climate change, the Philippines has urged its co-members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “climate-proof” the region’s energy sector. 7/25/2010 5:53:44 AM Honky and Superstar wax nostalgic in Timeline DVD series http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Reviews/2010/07/01/14577726.html Bang! Bang! It’s another shoot series that hits its target, this time the Timeline: The History of the WWE DVDs from Kayfabe Commentaries. On the disc examining 1987 -- perhaps the most significant year for the WWF -- we’re joined by the Honkytonk Man , who’s a pretty funny and observant guy. 7/25/2010 4:55:59 AM Australian leaders prepare for TV election debate http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100725/wl_asia_afp/australiavote_20100725074759 Immigration and climate change are set to be key issues thrashed out Sunday by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and challenger Tony Abbott in the only televised debate of the election campaign. 7/25/2010 12:47:55 AM Climate change body welcomes Senate probe http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/268728/climate-change-body-welcomes-senate-probe The Climate Change Commission (CCC) welcomed on Sunday a Senate probe on the leadership of the agency as an opportunity to clarify “misperceptions” on its task to address the pressing issue of climate change. 7/25/2010 12:35:46 AM Coal-plant forum draws hundreds of supporters http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/fmt-english/politics/sabah-and-sarawak/8366-coal-plant-forum-draws-hundreds-of-supporters By Queville To LAHAD DATU: Some 600 locals including villagers from Sinakut, the area proposed for a 300 megawatt coal power plant, turned up at a forum for a greener Sabah, here yesterday. The public forum at SJK (C) Siew Ching kicked off with students reciting to the audience the importance of a clean environment and why everyone should protect the state’s rich biodiversity. WWF-Malaysia’s ... 7/24/2010 11:48:41 PM Expense of alternative fuels is enormous http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100725/VIEWPOINTS02/7250312/-1/ The Global Warming Alarmists believe the increase in CO2 results in increased surface temperatures and directly affects all aspects of our weather. 7/24/2010 11:23:12 PM Vegan L.A. shares tips, recipes http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_15596900?source=rss CLAREMONT - City residents on Saturday headed to the Claremont Library to learn some new vegan dishes. Vegan L.A. presented a free vegan cooking show on why vegan is the healthiest and "green-est" way to eat. 7/24/2010 11:01:37 PM Three Sikkim players tested positive for swine flu http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=072410095757&clid= Kolkata, July 24 (PTI) Sikkim's Santosh Trophy campaign received a huge blow today with three of their players tested positive for swine flu. 7/24/2010 10:07:07 PM Students learn vegan cooking at Hallelujah Acres http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100725/articles/7251010 Here in Shelby, N.C., vegan diets don't exactly blend, which makes the location of Hallelujah Acres' headquarters stand out — just like the Christian-based ministry itself. 7/24/2010 9:11:42 PM Labor's Australian Climate Policy Paves Way for Carbon Controls, Wong Says http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-25/labor-s-australian-climate-policy-paves-way-for-carbon-controls-wong-says.html The Australian Labor party’s climate protection policies will pave the way for creating limits on carbon emissions, Climate Change Minister Penny Wong said. 7/24/2010 9:01:59 PM Australian minister defends Labor's climate change policy http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90851/7079320.html Australian Climate Change Minister Penny Wong on Sunday defended Labor's climate change policy saying that it creates a clear path for the introduction of a carbon price. 7/24/2010 7:54:33 PM New methods to bring life to dead corals http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/4kora/Article/ KUALA TERENGGANU: The coral bleaching which had forced the closure of some diving sites could be a blessing in disguise. It could even be a launch pad for research into minimising the effects of global warming, ecosystem management and bio-medical field. 7/24/2010 7:10:02 PM Mole Conference on Climate change calls for emergency response system http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=186781 Accra, July 24, GNA - This years Mole Conference on Global Climate Change, ended in Accra with a call on government to ensure that a comprehensive national disaster management strategy with adequate funding is in place with effective emergency response system. 7/24/2010 6:58:55 PM Clear path for carbon price, Wong says http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-election/clear-path-for-carbon-price-wong-says-20100725-10q58.html Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has defended Labor’s climate change policy saying it creates a clear path for the introduction of a carbon price. 7/24/2010 6:53:26 PM SPREP Starts Study On Financing For Climate Change http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1007/S00474/sprep-starts-study-on-financing-for-climate-change.htm The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has commenced a study with a view to establishing a regional Climate Change Fund or other mechanism. 7/24/2010 4:58:51 PM Malaysia good for a fifth overall title in return to Formula Future world meet http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2010/7/25/sports/6731631&sec=sports PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia are making a comeback to the Formula Future world championships after skipping last year’s edition in Russia due to the H1N1 pandemic. 7/24/2010 4:55:09 PM Vaccine ready http://www.langleyadvance.com/health/Vaccine+ready/2835929/story.html?id=2835929 There are still chances to get vaccinated for the H1N1 flu in Langley this week. 7/24/2010 4:28:54 PM WEEKEND WATCH : "The War On News" With Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury Part 1 & Part 2 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00267/road-closure-mossburn-southland.htm The Government's draft energy strategy released yesterday for consultation has been criticised by WWF-New Zealand as being 'riddled with holes and dangerously biased towards mineral extraction'. 7/24/2010 3:52:50 PM Swine flu hits Sikkim camp http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100725/jsp/sports/story_12723815.jsp Calcutta: Three players — Bikas Jairu, Sanjay Chhetri and Sagar Rai — of Sikkim’s Santosh Trophy squad have tested positive for swine flu. The trio who complained of high fever were admitted at the state-run Infectious Diseases (I.D.) Hospital at Beleghata. 7/24/2010 2:25:18 PM State ropes in pvt hospitals to tackle swine flu http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/mumbai/State-ropes-in-pvt-hospitals-to-tackle-swine-flu/Article1-577284.aspx A total of about 15 private hospitals across the city may soon set up small isolation wards of two to four beds each, in response to a call from the state government to help tackle the spread of swine flu. 7/24/2010 1:19:30 PM Three football players down with swine flu http://www.thehindu.com/2010/07/25/stories/2010072557042200.htm Modi: it's ‘pick and choose' New Delhi: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged that a “pick and choose” policy was being followed in the CBI probe against his Minister of State for Home Amit Shah (since resigned) in the Sohrabuddin encounter ... 7/24/2010 12:17:13 PM Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants In Los Angeles http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/24/best-vegan-vegetarian-res_n_655682.html We're number 8! We're number 8! PETA has just ranked Los Angeles 8th on a list of top ten cities in America for vegans and vegetarians - because there's more to our vegetarian restaurants besides salads and tofu. 7/24/2010 11:57:44 AM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming Six more confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-7006.html Kolkata, July 24 : Six people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Saturday taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 42, a health official said. 7/24/2010 9:32:41 AM Climate change 'catastrophic' for health: Doctors http://www.nsnews.com/technology/Climate+change+catastrophic+health+Doctors/2000247/story.html?id=2000247 An ill child sleeps in a malaria ward in the main hospital in Juba, Sudan. Scientists have repeatedly warned climate change could affect health in many ways, ranging from malnutrition caused by drought to the risk of cholera from flooding and the spread of mosquito-borne disease to temperate zones. 7/24/2010 7:23:30 AM George Pullicino confirms Leo Brincat's allegations about new climate change report http://www.maltastar.com/pages/r1/ms10dart.asp?a=10776 In a promptly issued Ministry reaction to a statement issued by PL Main Climate Change Spokesperson Leo Brincat, Minister George Pullicino confirmed Leo Brincat's claims that the climate adaptation report which had to be concluded by March this year has not only not yet been published but in the Ministry's own words the report was still nearing its conclusion. 7/24/2010 6:52:14 AM Climate assembly to receive 'range of information' http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/7641451/climate-assembly-to-receive-range-of-information/ Prime Minister Julia Gillard has indicated her citizens' assembly on climate change will be given a range of information on the topic. 7/24/2010 5:55:22 AM Climate change high on agenda http://www.bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2010/07/23/Climate_change_back_on_agenda_488868.html Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to outline a new direction for Labor's climate change policy. 7/24/2010 4:05:10 AM Malaysia To Continue Lobbying To Host World Formula Future Championship Next Year http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newssport.php?id=516175 PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue its bid to host the World Formula Future championships after failing to land the host job in two previous attempts, due to the threat of Influenza A (H1N1). 7/24/2010 3:40:08 AM Coal leader cautious about climate change bill http://bdtonline.com/local/x972387857/Coal-leader-cautious-about-climate-change-bill BLUEFIELD — The leader of the state’s biggest coal industry advocacy group expressed optimism concerning developments in the U.S. Senate related to efforts to pass climate change legislation this year. 7/24/2010 2:18:29 AM Report details climate change risks http://delmarvanow.com/article/20100724/NEWS01/7240359/1002/rss WILMINGTON -- The levees and dikes that hold in fresh water to create waterfowl habitat and protect communities like historic Old New Castle from flooding wouldn't stand up to a 3-feet rise in sea level, according to a scientist who worked on a climate change report by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. 7/24/2010 2:10:43 AM Swine flu kills one in Aurangabad http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-6736.html Aurangabad, Jul 24 : One person has succumbed to dreaded swinflu and other is battling for life at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) here. 7/24/2010 1:47:31 AM Flu-like outbreak http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16180 South-Central Bhutan 24 July, 2010 - The H1N1 virus is now suspected to have surfaced in southern central part of the country, with two schools closed for a week in Tsirang and Dagana. 7/24/2010 12:38:21 AM Tip led federal agents to arson arrest in Sheepskin Factory fire http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_15590722?source=rss A 34-year-old man with the word "VEGAN" tattooed prominently on his neck faces federal charges that he torched the Sheepskin Factory in Glendale last spring as part of an animal-rights campaign. 7/24/2010 12:12:34 AM Heinz says Senate plans are only a short-term solution http://www.lexch.com/articles/2010/07/24/news/local/doc4c4a1675e6d12805762900.txt LEXINGTON – Despite Thursday’s announcement that U.S. Senate Democrats are abandoning a sweeping energy bill that would cap greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, Robert Heinz, general manager of Dawson Public Power District, said the move was only a short-term victory. 7/23/2010 11:12:34 PM Global warming debate gets local - and ugly http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_15589954?source=rss A St. Paul professor touched off a bitter trans-Atlantic dispute when he posted an online slideshow rebutting a speech by a British climate change skeptic, a cyber flap that's resulted in harsh words and threats of legal action. 7/23/2010 10:04:39 PM Nasal spray fights H1N1 http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20100723-228545.html DOCTORS all over India are talking about Nasovac, the intra-nasal swine flu preventive vaccine developed by scientists at the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune. This follows reports that a swine flu pandemic in May last year claimed over 1,000 lives in the country. 7/23/2010 9:43:21 PM Towering northwest forests stand out in global map http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/towering_northwest_forests_sta.html Nowhere on Earth can you find forests as tall and vast as those in the Pacific Northwest. That's strikingly clear in the first global map charting the heights of the world's forests. Beyond bragging rights, such mapping should help track how the world's forests soak up carbon dioxide and influence global warming. 7/23/2010 7:13:39 PM Change Comes Quickly to a Place That Doesn’t Care for It http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/us/politics/24memo.html The nasty brawl over extended unemployment benefits and the jettisoning this week of a climate change bill were just the latest manifestations of the near paralysis that has infected the Senate. 7/23/2010 6:33:27 PM Mostly Cloudy 80° http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/thunder_rains_leave_muddy_grounds_13491866.html TWIN LAKES — Like a scene from WWF or a frat house party, one Country Thunder camper slammed his friend — who wore nothing but blue Superman briefs — smack into a shallow puddle of sludge. 7/23/2010 5:35:49 PM Gillard shifts climate decision http://www.bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/07/24/Gillard_shifts_climate_decision_489411.html Julia Gillard has indicated Labor's climate change policy includes a citizens' assembly to advise the govt. 7/23/2010 5:31:37 PM Temperatures hit record highs globally. El Nino or global warming? http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0723/Temperatures-hit-record-highs-globally.-El-Nino-or-global-warming The first half of 2010 was the hottest six-month period recorded globally with temperatures around the globe 2 to 3 degrees Fahrenheit above averages. 7/23/2010 4:57:08 PM Climate policy ‘a waste of time, money’ http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/climate-policy-a-waste-of-time-money/1894313.aspx?src=rss MEMBERS of a Border environment group believe yesterday’s climate change policy announcement shows a serious lack of leadership on the part of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Wodonga Albury T 7/23/2010 4:54:09 PM HUFFPOST HILL - JULY 23, 2010 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/23/huffpost-hill---july-23-2_n_657769.html What's Your Reaction? Our cup really overfloweth on Fridays. Whether it was Zach Wamp hinting that some states may secede or James Inhofe reiterating his position that global warming is a hoax, we really had our pick today. 7/23/2010 3:13:39 PM Walter Bond, Denver Arson Suspect Had 'Vegan' Tattooed On Neck, Was Linked To Two Utah Fires http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/23/walter-bond-denver-arson-_n_657767.html What's Your Reaction? DENVER — Police say a man who has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire that destroyed a sheepskin store near Denver has been linked to two other fires in Utah which destroyed business he allegedly deemed were cruel to animals. 7/23/2010 3:12:59 PM All-Vegan Cinnaholic Bakery is Both Subversive and Satisfying http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2010/07/cinnaholic.php Berkeley's brand-new Cinnaholic is not a great place to go if you are terribly indecisive. A seemingly infinite number of customizable options are available for the bakery's all-vegan cinn... 7/23/2010 2:57:29 PM Report urges 'timely' climate reporting http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/07/23/Report-urges-timely-climate-reporting/UPI-92891279921587/ WASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- U.S. responses to future climate change will need reliable information and better communication between relevant agencies and groups, a report says. Climate change - United States - Environment - Activism - Organizations 7/23/2010 2:56:45 PM The nonprofit news and information resource http://www.pnnonline.org/dick-van-dyke-named-tiger-ambassador Actor Dick Van Dyke has been named an official Year of the Tiger Ambassador by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and will help the organization promote tiger conservation. 7/23/2010 2:48:49 PM Tax Hikes and Climate Change: A Trip Around ABCNews.com/Politics http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2010/07/tax-hikes-and-climate-change-a-trip-around-abcnewscompolitics.html On our politics scanner late this Friday... Politics - Climate change - Environment - Activism - Organizations 7/23/2010 2:22:43 PM Democrats abandon U.S. climate bill http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nn20100724a4.html WASHINGTON (AP, THE WASHINGTON POST) Senate Democrats gave up plans Thursday to attempt to pass an energy bill that caps greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, abandoning a priority of President Barack Obama. He had hoped to add such a bill to the two biggest legislative successes of his presidency, a comprehensive health care bill and a broad reform of the U.S. banking and financial sector. 7/23/2010 2:05:00 PM PM Doha Time http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=376072&version=1&template_id=39&parent_id=21 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a new “citizens assembly” to guide action on global warming, in a major pre-election speech which was hit by protests and condemned by critics. 7/23/2010 1:40:40 PM How Many Times Can You Bring ECW Back From the Dead? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/424190-how-many-times-can-you-bring-ecw-back-from-the-dead Before I even get to my thoughts on what TNA is doing with their whole watered down ECW angle, I just want to say how much I enjoyed the old ECW. They were truly a group that appealed to those who want to see sex, blood, and violence to the extreme and if it wasn't for them the WWF would have never had an attitude era. P.S. Damn Spike TV for screwing them on their TV deal. But, back to the ... 7/23/2010 1:37:59 PM MN Professor Involved In Global Warming Web Fight http://wcco.com/politics/climate.change.fight.2.1821705.html A University of St. Thomas professor has touched off a bitter trans-Atlantic cyberflap that's resulted in threats of legal action. 7/23/2010 12:22:10 PM Should Congress block EPA efforts on global warming? http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Editorial-Board-Blog/2010/0723/Should-Congress-block-EPA-efforts-on-global-warming What's your take on a move in the Senate to block the Environmental Protection Agency from forcing Americans to emit fewer greenhouse gases? 7/23/2010 12:14:22 PM British climate change skeptic attacks St. Thomas professor http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_15586733?source=rss A University of St. Thomas professor has touched off a bitter trans-Atlantic cyberflap that's resulted in threats of legal action. 7/23/2010 11:49:59 AM Peter Lehner: Senate Obstructionism Leads to Abject Failure on Energy and Climate http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-lehner/senate-obstructionism-lea_b_656606.html The pollution that causes global warming is a gusher many times the size of the Gulf oil spill. Long after the Deepwater Horizon well is finally killed, we will regret the Senate's failure this summer to cap carbon pollution. 7/23/2010 11:43:15 AM WATCH: Inhofe: 'Global Warming Is Not Occurring' http://abcnews.go.com/WN/video/inhofe-global-warming-occurring-11237688 ABC News' Jonathan Karl talks to Sen. James Inhofe R-OK on global warming. Global warming - Jim Inhofe - Environment - Climate change - Opposing Views 7/23/2010 11:37:32 AM Climate change may help hibernating animals hulk out http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2010/07/climate-change-may-make-animals-hulk-out-a-little.ars?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Climate change seems to supersize at least one animal species, according to a paper published in Nature on Wednesday. A study of the yellow-bellied marmot used data going back over thirty years to show that the animals are growing not only in number, but in size: their body masses are up significantly from ten years ago, after holding mostly steady for 24 years. Scientists have been tracking the ... 7/23/2010 10:38:04 AM More H1N1 vaccines received than used http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2010/jul/23/state-received-more-h1n1-vaccines-needed/ Arkansas received far more swine flu vaccine than it used and much of it will have to be returned to the Centers for Disease Control to be disposed of, health officials said. 7/23/2010 10:26:19 AM Five more swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-6355.html Kolkata, July 23: Five more people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Friday, taking the number of confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) to 36 in the state this year, the health department said. 7/23/2010 9:56:41 AM UN in fresh bid to salvage international deal on climate change http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jul/22/un-bid-international-deal-climate-change Campaigners welcome plans to amend the way Kyoto protocol resolutions are passed Climate change campaigners yesterday welcomed UN plans to amend the way changes to the Kyoto protocol are made in an effort to salvage negotiations on a new international deal. Under the plans, countries could be forced to accept decisions made by a majority of members. Currently, no resolution can be passed by the ... 7/23/2010 9:30:48 AM Bloomington No. 4 for vegetarian living http://www.tmnews.com/stories/2010/07/23/news.901893.tms Bloomington has become a safe haven for vegetarians in the middle of southern Indiana, and one of the most vegetarian-friendly cities in North America, according to PETA. The group ... 7/23/2010 9:24:20 AM Getting young scientists into the science teacher pipeline http://www.physorg.com/news199100552.html Science is playing a significant role in today's news, including hot-button topics such as toxic waste disposal, global warming, emerging diseases and dozens of other critical concerns. Faced with these issues, there has never been a greater need for excellent science teachers who can prepare the next generation of Americans to genuinely comprehend and effectively deal with these and other ... 7/23/2010 8:26:56 AM PETA Fuming at Janet Jackson’s New Endorsement http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/peta-fuming-janet-jackson%E2%80%99s-new-endorsement-07-23-2010 Jackson is the newest spokesperson for Blackgama fur. Johnsie Donaldson Janet Jackson has been very busy lately, she headlined the Essence Music Festival and is currently filming another film with producer Tyler Perry based off a play entitled For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf . Fur designer Blackgama has announced her as their newest model for their “What ... 7/23/2010 7:19:14 AM PETA helping in Danville pit bull case http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/peta_helping_in_danville_pit_bull_case/23046/Reidsville/ Animal rights group PETA is contributing $3,000 to the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for killing a female pit bull in Danville this week. 7/23/2010 7:04:27 AM Orissa doctor tests positive for swine flu http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/663466 A doctor has tested positive for swine flu in this Orissa capital, a senior state health official said Friday. 7/23/2010 6:45:26 AM Report calls for coordinated information on climate change http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-07/naos-rcf072310.php ( National Academy of Sciences ) A comprehensive national response to climate change should be informed by reliable data coordinated through climate services and a greenhouse gas monitoring and management system to provide timely information tailored to decision makers at all levels, says a report by the National Research Council. 7/23/2010 6:32:09 AM Davison Marine receives PETA award for bringing pet cat home from Afghanistan http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/07/davison_marine_receives_peta_a.html DAVISON, Michigan —Marine Cpl. Chris Berry didn’t set out to rescue animals in between countering the insurgency in Afghanistan. 7/23/2010 6:13:09 AM Climate panel a 'cynical delaying tactic' http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/7638871/climate-panel-a-cynical-delaying-tactic/ Green groups have labelled Prime Minister Julia Gillard's latest climate change policy insulting. 7/23/2010 5:35:20 AM Climate protesters confront PM http://www.news.com.au/features/federal-election/climate-protesters-confront-pm/story-e6frfllr-1225895870006?from=public_rss PROTESTER tackled to the ground on live TV as PM asks for your help on how we fight climate change. 7/23/2010 4:56:48 AM Gillard heckled by protestors http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_556972.html SYDNEY - AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Friday announced a new 'citizens assembly' to guide action on global warming, in a major pre-election speech which was hit by protests and condemned by critics. Security staff leapt on one demonstrator who invaded the auditorium and led him away in handcuffs, while chanting could be heard through much of Ms Gillard's address at a Brisbane ... 7/23/2010 4:12:22 AM Apes running 'out of time' due to global warming http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-6204.html Washington, July 23 : Global warming may change ape behaviour, which in turn could cause them to run 'out of time', reveals a study. 7/23/2010 3:58:58 AM Pamela Anderson: Too Hot for Animal Rights http://mog.com/blog_post/content/2636/2160946 Pamela Anderson and PETA are just too scandalously sexy a combination for Canada to handle. The 43-year-old model's new PETA poster is being banned in her home country, officials labeling it “sexist.”I didn’t have the “oh my god I never thought about it that way” reaction to this poster that ... 7/23/2010 3:55:58 AM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming Related Features http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/100723-stella-mccartney-redesigns-guards-h.aspx STELLA MCCARTNEY is one step closer to redesigning the Royal Guards famous bearskin hats worn at Buckingham Palace. Peta yesterday met with the Peter Luff, minister for defence equipment, support and technology, to propose Stella's ethical alternative. 7/23/2010 3:33:28 AM WWF lauds move to close dive destinations to protect bleached coral http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/23/nation/20100723175222&sec=nation PETALING JAYA: Pre-emptive measures like closing the affected dive destinations to reduce stress to the bleached corals is important, said WWF-Malaysia. 7/23/2010 3:01:32 AM Health unit plans Community Heroes night http://www.marshfieldmail.com/articles/2010/07/23/news/doc4c473844a473c458924272.txt The Webster County Health Unit recognizes that volunteers play a vital role in supplementing staff, especially during a response to a public health emergency, such as the recent H1N1 pandemic. 7/23/2010 2:15:33 AM County offers free shots at H1N1 clinic in Vallejo http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_15584602?source=rss Solano County will administer free H1N1 vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mare Island Technology Academy's multipurpose room, 2 Positive Place in north Vallejo.The H1N1 virus, which causes what is commonly known as the swine flu, is likely to be the dominant 7/23/2010 1:23:04 AM Senate Democrats turn focus to Gulf spill response http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100723/ap_on_bi_ge/us_senate_energy_28 Senate Democrats hope to pass a narrow energy bill next week that responds to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and takes steps to improve energy efficiency, after abandoning plans for a sweeping measure that caps greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. 7/23/2010 1:11:05 AM DepEd to schools: Take precautions vs A(H1N1) http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196820/deped-to-schools-take-precautions-vs-ah1n1 The Department of Education on Friday ordered elementary and high schools nationwide to take precautions against the Influenza A(H1N1) virus. 7/23/2010 12:54:03 AM Protests as Australian PM delays climate action http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100723/ts_afp/australiavote_20100723075508 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Friday announced a new "citizens assembly" to guide action on global warming, in a major pre-election speech which was hit by protests and condemned by critics. 7/23/2010 12:53:27 AM Australian prime minister lays out climate-change plan http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/07/22/australia.climate.change/index.html?section=cnn_latest Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Friday embraced the same policy on climate change that her predecessor failed to pass, but said in a campaign speech that any action would be delayed until at least 2012. 7/23/2010 12:33:45 AM Experts: Climate Change Challenges Global Food Security http://malaysiandigest.com/world/37-world/6310-experts-climate-change-challenges-global-food-security-.html LANZHOU, 23 JULY, 2010: Climate change such as global warming and changes in rainfall, has become a challenge to food security across the world, scientists said at a workshop in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province, reports Xinhua news agency on Friday. 7/22/2010 11:41:58 PM Auckland Airport traffic boosted from Asia http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90778/90858/90863/7078425.html Auckland International Airport Ltd, New Zealand's busiest gateway, is benefiting from a rebound in passengers from Asia, suggesting the region's population is more confident to fly with the end of the H1N1 flu pandemic. 7/22/2010 11:39:33 PM Democrats Call Off Climate Bill Effort http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10204/1074825-84.stm?cmpid=nationworld.xml WASHINGTON -- The effort to advance a major climate change bill through the Senate this summer collapsed Thursday even as President Obama signed into law another top Democratic priority -- a bill to restore unemployment benefits for millions of Americans who have been out of work for six months or more. 7/22/2010 11:13:25 PM Eastday-Experts: Climate change challenges global food security http://english.eastday.com/e/100723/u1a5349324.html Climate change, such as global warming and changes in rainfall, has become a challenge to food security across the world, scientists said at a workshop in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. 7/22/2010 10:20:33 PM Draft Energy Strategy 'Riddled With Holes' http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00296/draft-energy-strategy-riddled-with-holes.htm The Government's draft energy strategy released yesterday for consultation has been criticised by WWF-New Zealand as being 'riddled with holes and dangerously biased towards mineral extraction'. 7/22/2010 10:13:34 PM SCENARIOS-Future is cloudy for US climate change bill http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2010/07/22/scenarios-future-cloudy-climate-change/ SCENARIOS-Future is cloudy for US climate change bill 7/22/2010 9:35:17 PM Senate Democrats give up on carbon-cap bill http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/senate-democrats-give-up-on-carbon-cap-bill Senate Democrats said yesterday they have given up plans to attempt to pass an energy bill that caps greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, abandoning a priority of President Obama. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said no Republican was willing to back a comprehensive energy bill, a development he called "terribly disappointing." Democrats have been trying for more than a year to pass a ... 7/22/2010 9:17:19 PM Climate assembly valuable, says expert http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/7634614/climate-assembly-valuable-says-expert/ A public policy expert has backed Prime Minister Julia Gillard's plan to hold a citizens' assembly on climate change. 7/22/2010 6:56:43 PM Climate plan is 'carbon tax camouflage' http://www.perthnow.com.au/climate-plan-is-carbon-tax-camouflage/story-fn5tar6a-1225896034627?from=public_rss TONY Abbott dismisses Labor's plan for a citizens' assembly to examine the evidence on climate change, saying it is is nothing more than camouflage ahead of introducing a carbon tax. 7/22/2010 6:42:28 PM Senate Democrats abandon comprehensive energy bill http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100723/ap_on_bi_ge/us_senate_energy_18 Senate Democrats on Thursday gave up plans to attempt to pass an energy bill that caps greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, abandoning a priority of President Barack Obama. 7/22/2010 6:19:40 PM H1N1 no longer dominant here http://www.asiaone.com/Health/News/Story/A1Story20100723-228435.html THE Influenza A (H1N1) viral strain is no longer the dominant flu virus here, Singapore's Ministry of Health said yesterday. 7/22/2010 6:11:45 PM Take steps against H1N1, schools told http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City-Goa/New-Article/articleshow/6203476.cms Fresh cases of swine flu (H1N1) in Pune have led the directorate of education (DoE) to issue a new circular to schools in Goa on measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the infection in institutes. 7/22/2010 5:45:54 PM PETA protests against KFC in Damascus http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90777/90856/7077591.html Members of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), an animal rights group, carried out a protest against the fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday. 7/22/2010 5:40:13 PM US announces climate change help for Mekong http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=072210053335&clid= Hanoi, Jul 22 (AFP) The United States today announced a three-year programme to help countries in the Mekong River basin adapt to the impact of climate change on water resources, food security and livelihoods. 7/22/2010 5:36:40 PM PM unveils climate change policy http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/news/pm-unveils-climate-change-policy/story-e6frg2qu-1225895991966?from=public_rss PM Julia Gillard has declared all new coal-fired power stations will have to meet greener standards, and will set up a citizens committee on climate change. 7/22/2010 5:35:03 PM Study: Time is short for African apes http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/07/22/Study-Time-is-short-for-African-apes/UPI-50281279843539/ ROEHAMPTON, England, July 22 (UPI) -- Global warming could threaten African ape survival by depriving apes of sufficient time for such basic daily survival skills as finding food, researchers say. England - African people - Survival skills - Global warming - Environment 7/22/2010 5:16:21 PM Democrats abandon energy bill http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10660690&ref=rss Senate Democrats have given up plans to attempt to pass an energy bill that caps greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, abandoning a priority of President Barack Obama.He had hoped to add such a bill to the two biggest legislative... 7/22/2010 5:15:52 PM Climate and energy bill delayed as political support withers http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100722/sc_mcclatchy/3574579_1 WASHINGTON — Bowing a lack of support, Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid on Thursday said there'd be no vote this summer on a bill that would put the nation's first limits on the carbon pollution responsible for global warming. 7/22/2010 4:23:00 PM JCC East Bay to hold workshop on climate change http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/58693/jcc-east-bay-to-hold-workshop-on-climate-change The Jewish Community Center of the East Bay and the Ecology Center will hold a free climate-action workshop. Attendees will be able to calculate their carbon footprints, create an action plan to reduce those footprints and explore ways to help the community fight climate change. 7/22/2010 12:57:34 PM Swine Flu cases on the rise, docs say virus is mild http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/newdelhi/Swine-Flu-cases-on-the-rise-docs-say-virus-is-mild/Article1-576303.aspx In this week alone, 17 new swine flu cases have been reported in the Capital, taking the tally to 31. According to the state health officials, while 27 of these cases are of locals, the remaining four either have travel history or are residents of other states. The data was procured from the Directorate of Health Services on Wednesday. 7/22/2010 12:17:40 PM One H1N1 case detected in Kolhapur http://www.ptinews.com/news/811616_One-H1N1-case-detected-in-Kolhapur Kolhapur, Jul 22 (PTI) A positive case of swine flu was detected while four other suspected patients were admitted to Chhatrapati Pramilaraje Government Hospital here today, health officials said. 7/22/2010 12:10:17 PM Nursefinders of Albuquerque Plays Vital Role in Providing H1N1 Vaccinations to Over 11,000 Students, Staff at 82 Local ... http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/100722/20100722006505.html?.v=1 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.----Nursefinders of Albuquerque recently received a Valuable Partner Award for its work with the New Mexico Department of Health, Albuquerque Public Schools , and a host of other organizations to deliver H1N1 vaccinations to approximately 11,000 Albuquerque students, parents and school staff. 7/22/2010 11:32:00 AM Climate Debate: At The Table or On The Menu http://www.dtnprogressivefarmer.com/dtnag/view/blog/getBlog.do?blogHandle=policy&blogEntryId=8a82c0bc29aa007f0129fb5d2ad503fa The Pew Center on Global Climate Change released a new report on reasons why farmers should be engaged in the debate over climate and energy. 7/22/2010 11:26:45 AM Climate change back on agenda http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/climate-change-back-on-agenda/story-e6frfku0-1225895871152?from=public_rss PRIME Minister Julia Gillard is expected to outline a new direction for Labor's climate change policy today as both leaders return to the election campaign trail. 7/22/2010 11:19:18 AM Eat your veggies, at Beehive it's fun http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/07/23/1741923/eat-your-veggies-at-beehive-its.html I'm not a vegan, but sometimes I play one. Like the other night, when I made a meal with the devil and had a tasty seitan empanada at Beehive Natural Foods Juice Bar on Bird Road. Seitan is a wheat-based meat substitute with a name that makes it sound like you're eating the Antichrist. In Beehive's case, the devil is in the details: Longtime chef Carlos Schicchi mixed in Middle Eastern spices ... 7/22/2010 11:13:13 AM Record-breaking heat does not 'prove' global warming http://feeds.newscientist.com/c/749/f/10897/s/c2f002c/l/0L0Snewscientist0N0Cblogs0Cshortsharpscience0C20A10A0C0A70Crecord0Ebreaking0Eheat0Edoes0Enot0B Heatwaves around the world have complex causes, just like the cold snaps a few months ago – keep your eye on the big picture, says Michael Le Page 7/22/2010 10:14:14 AM David Doniger: Forward or Backward on Global Warming? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-doniger/forward-or-backward-on-gl_b_655829.html A year ago, the House of Representatives passed clean energy and climate legislation that would put America on the road towards the carbon pollution reductions... 7/22/2010 10:13:27 AM Farmers’ Market offers raw vegan delights http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2010/07/22/farmers%e2%80%99-market-offers-raw-vegan-delights/ Like many other food products sold at the Coconut Grove Farmers Market, it’s also raw vegan and organic. Foods considered ‘raw vegan’ have no trace of animal origin and have not been cooked at more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit. 7/22/2010 9:40:22 AM Flu vaccine: Maha to act tough against reluctant medical staff http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/mumbai/Flu-vaccine-Maha-to-act-tough-against-reluctant-medical-staff/Article1-576250.aspx Maharashtra government has decided to ask its reluctant medical staff including doctors to give in writing their unwillingness to take the swine flu vaccine. 7/22/2010 9:33:00 AM St. Francis of Assisi Parish festival prize prompts complaint from PETA http://blog.cleveland.com/sunmessenger/2010/07/st_francis_of_assisi_parish_fe.html The Rev. James Caddy of St. Francis of Assisi Parish will no longer allow live animals to be given away as prizes at future church festivals. 7/22/2010 8:53:29 AM PETA fights climate change with soy http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/PETA-CLIMATE-CHANGE-DEMONSTRATION PETA was at Freimann Square Thursday handing out non dairy ice cream sandwiches to inform residents how choosing nondairy treats can play a significant role in climate change. 7/22/2010 7:55:28 AM Southeast may be vulnerable to worst of global warming's effects http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100722/NEWS01/7220331/1001/NEWS The Southeast is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, and the effects could include more heat waves, shrinking wildlife populations and damage to trees, according to a draft of a new report from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 7/22/2010 7:51:59 AM Westerners stage brief animal rights protest in Syria http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/world/article/westerners-stage-brief-animal-rights-protest-in-syria/ DAMASCUS, July 22 – Pedestrians at a busy thoroughfare in the Syrian capital were stunned today when two Westerners appeared inside a coop in front of a KFC restaurant to protest the US chain’s treatment of chickens. The two activists, members of the international People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) were swiftly rounded up and ... 7/22/2010 7:24:05 AM It could happen in RP: Rising sea drives Panama islanders to mainland http://www.malaya.com.ph/07232010/envi1.html CARTI SUGDUB, Panama. — Rising seas from global warming, coming after years of coral reef destruction, are forcing thousands of indigenous Panamanians to leave their ancestral homes on low-lying Caribbean islands. 7/22/2010 7:12:43 AM Mondi tops WWF paper ratings http://www.opi.net/e_news/july_2010_news/mondi_tops_wwf_paper_ratings Want to read more? To read the rest of the article please log in above or take a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL and you will be able to access this full story. In addition you will have unlimited access to all of the content on opi.net for 30 days. 7/22/2010 7:04:14 AM U.S. agency to look at climate change http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2010/07/22/US-agency-to-look-at-climate-change/UPI-19331279806530/ By SONJA ELMQUIST, MEDILL NEWS SERVICE Written for UPI WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- The Obama administration's planned national climate service will equip decision-makers with hard facts about long-term environmental changes instead of long-term research, the service's provisional director said. Climate change - United States - Environment - Presidency of Barack Obama - Film director 7/22/2010 6:57:05 AM Four more confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/663015 Four people were admitted to a hospital Thursday after they tested positive for swine flu, taking the number of confirmed cases in West Bengal to 31 this year, the state health department said. 7/22/2010 6:45:38 AM Capsule reviews of 'Salt,' 'Ramona and Beezus' and other films this week http://www.brandonsun.com/entertainment/breaking-news/capsule-reviews-of-salt-ramona-and-beezus-and-other-films-this-week-99012589.html?viewAllComment "Countdown to Zero" — Nuclear armageddon has taken a back seat to other doomsday scenarios, from global warming to economic chaos. 7/22/2010 6:31:15 AM Not enough hours in the day for endangered apes http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-07/w-neh072210.php ( Wiley-Blackwell ) A study on the effect of global warming on African ape survival suggests that a warming climate may cause apes to run "out of time." The research, published today in Journal of Biogeography, reveals that rising temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns have strong effects on ape behavior, distribution and survival, pushing them even further to the brink of extinction. 7/22/2010 6:17:04 AM Climate Change Boosts Health, Survival Of Marmots http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1894788/climate_change_boosts_health_survival_of_marmots/index.html?source=r_science Longer summers have improved the growth and survival of Colorado’s marmots, according to a decades-long study published today in the journal Nature.The extended summers have meant the large mountain rodents spend less time burning up stored fat during hibernation, giving the yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris) an evolutionary advantage by making them heavier and healthier, the study ... 7/22/2010 6:08:10 AM Gillard to unveil new climate measures http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/7631965/gillard-to-unveil-new-climate-measures/ Prime Minister Julia Gillard is set to unveil the ALP's new climate change policy tomorrow, two and half months after the Federal Government decided to shelve its emissions trading scheme. 7/22/2010 5:35:18 AM Preview: Lose Weight, Eat Like A Vegan http://news.yahoo.com/s/koco/20100722/lo_koco/_yahoonewsvideo_local_oklahomacity_koco_okl24349439 JiaoJiao Shen has a preview of a diet plan that encourages people to eat like a vegan until dinner time to lose weight and improve health. 7/22/2010 4:21:00 AM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming 国内流感病例下滑近30% http://www.malaysianmirror.com/cn/homedetail/45-2009-08-03-04-46-20/8242-30 （吉隆坡22日马新社讯）A（H1N1）型流感确诊病例在本月11日至17日期间减少了29.7%，即从前一周的74宗病例减至52宗。 卫生总监丹斯里依斯迈马里甘医生指出，目前所累积的确诊病例达1万5380宗，死亡个案则维持91宗。 他今日发文告说，在本月11日至17日期间，吉打、马六甲、雪兰莪及霹雳出现6宗疑似A（H1N1）型流感集体感染病例。 7/22/2010 4:17:00 AM Climate change fund in RP sought http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196745/climate-change-fund-in-rp-sought Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Thursday sought the creation of a fund to address the country's problems regarding climate change. 7/22/2010 3:42:46 AM Swine flu: did Egypt overreact? http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=40161 Rubbish collectors, farmers, and even school children mostly affected by epidemic never materialised. 7/22/2010 2:54:23 AM Malaysia closes top dive sites hit by coral bleaching http://www.mysinchew.com/node/42213?tid=4 KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday 22 July 2010 (AFP) - Malaysia has closed some of its top dive sites, on the tropical islands of Tioman and Redang, which have been hit by coral bleaching caused by global warming, officials said Thursday. 7/22/2010 2:54:10 AM Iowa City ranked No. 3 by PETA http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20100722/NEWS01/7220318/1079/ People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ranked Iowa City third among small cities in the 2010 survey of the most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities in North America. 7/22/2010 2:42:56 AM Malaysia closes diving spots to protect coral http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/335957,floods-kill-32-pakistan-diving-spots-protect-coral.html Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia has temporarily closed a dozen popular diving spots in an attempt to save coral harmed by global warming, a marine park official said Thursday. 7/22/2010 2:16:33 AM PETA set to launch permanent Mideast base http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/32295/f/452773/p/1/s/2d60612f/l/0L0Sarabianbusiness0N0C5932590Epeta0Eset0Eto0Elaunch0Epermanent0Emideast0Ebase/story01.ht Animal welfare group seeks regional celebrity to back campaigns in Middle East. 7/22/2010 1:52:26 AM Coalition climate policy not ideal: Turnbull http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/22/2961572.htm Former Coalition leader Malcolm Turnbull has admitted he does not think his party's climate change policy is ideal while campaigning in Brisbane. 7/22/2010 1:28:30 AM Study: County's water supply at risk http://www.mydesert.com/article/20100722/NEWS07/7220306/1006/news01/Study++County+s+water+supply+at+risk Riverside County is at “extreme” risk for water supply shortages by mid-century as a result of global warming, a new study found. 7/22/2010 1:25:19 AM DoH-7 gives pregnant women free anti-H1N1 vaccination http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/268271/doh7-gives-pregnant-women-free-antih1n1-vaccination CEBU CITY — After the vaccination of at least 26,000 employees of the Department of Health, along with medical-related personnel and staff, the Region 7 office of the Department of Health (DoH) will now start to give anti-H1N1 vaccination to the second priority group, that is, an estimated 30,000 pregnant mothers in the region. 7/22/2010 12:36:23 AM Marmots thrive in warming world http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=20&art_id=100785&sid=28977799&con_type=1&d_str=20100722 Global warming has been rough on polar bears, but for Colorado's marmots it has meant more food and more sex, according to an unusual study. 7/22/2010 12:19:45 AM You can't explain away climate change http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-ed-climate-20100722,0,1010713.story?track=rss Some hold that global warming stopped in 1998, but scientists know better. You probably won't hear it from columnist George F. Will, Fox News commentators or the plethora of conservative blogs that have claimed global warming essentially stopped in 1998, but recent figures released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show that global land and ocean surface temperatures in June ... 7/22/2010 12:11:12 AM Don’t panic Proposition 23, climate change, global warming, A.B. 32, Global Warming Solutions Act, Deloitte Consulting ... http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=1458253 Proposition 23 is billed as a titanic battle between Big Oil and big green, slugging it out over California’s budding attempts to fight climate... 7/22/2010 12:07:53 AM Climate change body: Water crisis a wake-up call http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196707/climate-change-body-water-crisis-a-wake-up-call The Climate Change Commission (CCC) said the prevailing water crisis must serve as a serious wake-up call to the public about the importance of water conservation. 7/21/2010 11:12:37 PM Birdemic: Shock and Terror | Viewers are "flocking" to see this latest worst-made-film-ever about a bird attack http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/Content?oid=82736 Bored with The Room? Looking for the next so-bad-it's-hilarious, low-low-budget film? Perhaps something with a dash of ecological commentary, such as warning about killer birds brought on by global warming? James Nguyen's lame-o rip-off of Hitchcock's classic The Birds has all the hallmarks of an unintentional disaster movie: stilted acting; halting dialogue (much of it non sequiturs); dreadful ... 7/21/2010 10:45:38 PM WWF assistance of Rs 80m for biodiversity conservation http://www.nepalnews.com/main/index.php/news-archive/2-political/7758-wwf-assistance-of-rs-80m-for-biodiversity-conservation.html WWF Nepal signed a grant agreement with the Government of Nepal's Department of Forests (DoF) and Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) on 21 July 2010 to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development programmes. 7/21/2010 10:22:44 PM Marmots thriving amid climate change — for now http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-0722-climate-change-marmots-20100722,0,1426845.story?track=rss In a rare example of animals benefiting from global warming, marmots are emerging earlier from hibernation, and eating more, a study finds. But ultimately, climate change is likely to spell their doom. Every year, scientists fan out across Colorado's Upper East River Valley to count the yellow-bellied marmots that make their home in rocky meadows bordered by aspen, fir and spruce trees. 7/21/2010 8:19:23 PM U.S. urged to cancel plans for Alberta pipeline over climate fears http://www.canada.com/business/urged+cancel+plans+Alberta+pipeline+over+climate+fears/3306370/story.html The U.S. EPA is urging the Obama administration to put the brakes on a proposed pipeline linking Alberta's oilsands industry with American refineries because of its potential impact on global warming. 7/21/2010 4:32:56 PM Warming climate means harsher smog season for California http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=9557 Rising temperatures from climate change will increase ozone levels in California’s major air basins, according to a new report to the California Air Resources Board from scientists at UC Davis and UC Berkeley. The study also predicts that peak concentrations of dangerous airborne particles will increase in the San Joaquin Valley due to the effects of climate change on wind patterns. “Our study ... 7/21/2010 4:08:12 PM PETA: Portland, Olympia rank in top vegan stops http://www.katu.com/news/business/98964434.html "The mayor and tourism bureau of each city that ranked among the top 10 in either category will receive a framed certificate and a letter of congratulations," PETA announced. 7/21/2010 3:59:26 PM Former Prime Minister Rudd Considered For UN Climate Role, Telegraph Says http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-21/former-prime-minister-rudd-considered-for-un-climate-role-telegraph-says.html Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is being considered for a climate change advisory role with the United Nations, the Daily Telegraph reported, citing an unidentified person with knowledge of the plan. No date has been set for the creation of the role, giving flexibility to Rudd who is currently campaigning for reelection to parliament in next month’s federal election, the newspaper ... 7/21/2010 3:16:59 PM Religious bodies launch climate change initiative http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=186565 Accra, July 21, GNA - Reverend Dr. Fred Deegbe, General Secretary of Christian Council of Ghana, on Wednesday launched Religious Bodies Network on Climate Change (RELBONET) in Accra. 7/21/2010 2:58:50 PM NEWS SCAN: Leftover H1N1 vaccine, tickborne infections http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/jul2110newsscan.html What to do with remaining H1N1 vaccine doses With millions of doses of H1N1 influenza vaccine still sitting in refrigerators at clinics around the country, a recent article in American Medical News offered guidance on what to do with them. 7/21/2010 2:56:59 PM PETA names Iowa City No. 3 small city for vegetarians http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20100721/NEWS01/100721007/1079/ People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has placed Iowa City in third place in its 2010 survey of the most vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities in North America. 7/21/2010 2:42:46 PM Giant Marmots: Another Sign of Global Warming http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2010/07/21/climate-science-how-marmots-are-getting-fat-on-global-warming/?xid=rss-topstories Burn carbon -- it's good for the marmots. Not a slogan you're likely to see at the next climate change rally, but according to a new study published in the July 21 Nature, it might just be true -- at least for a little while. 7/21/2010 2:28:21 PM Climate change, employment, education sway young voters http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/australian-news/7626343/climate-change-employment-education-sway-young-voters/ A survey of groups representing young voters has found climate change, unemployment and education are some of the key issues for the election campaign. 7/21/2010 1:55:18 PM San Francisco: #1 Gay, #7 Vegetarian http://sfist.com/2010/07/21/san_francisco_1_gay_7_vegetarian.php Pink dragon fruit ( One Good Thing ) San Francisco ranks no. 7 when it comes to living a vegetarian lifestyle . According to the fruits and nuts at Peta, we're pretty neat . The City by the Bay has opened its Golden Gate to a wide variety of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and cafés. While celebrated spots such as Millenium and Greens are well worth a visit, don't miss out on the "Neatloaf ... 7/21/2010 1:26:58 PM 20 test positive for swine flu http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/mumbai/20-test-positive-for-swine-flu/Article1-575897.aspx Twenty more people, including five children and one pregnant woman, tested positive for swine flu on Wednesday, taking the total number of swine flu cases this July to 328. 7/21/2010 1:23:42 PM Global warming is a plus for marmots – for now http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-0722-climate-change-marmots-20100722,0,897670.story?track=rss High temperatures are driving a population boom for the squirrel-like creatures, a study finds. Researchers say the animals' fortunes will probably be reversed as their habitat gets hotter. Every year, scientists fan out across Colorado's Upper East River Valley to count the yellow-bellied marmots that make their home there in rocky meadows bordered by aspen, pine and spruce trees. 7/21/2010 12:40:53 PM Climate change creating 'super marmots' that are bigger and more abundant http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/7902923/Climate-change-creating-super-marmots-that-are-bigger-and-more-abundant.html Climate change is creating "super marmots" that are bigger, stronger and do not need to hibernate for as long, a new study shows. 7/21/2010 12:13:08 PM Forest Service Shifts Strategy to Address Changing Climate http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/07/21/21greenwire-forest-service-shifts-strategy-to-address-chan-26203.html The Forest Service has issued a national road map for responding to climate change, along with a performance scorecard to mea... 7/21/2010 12:12:03 PM Growing Up With WWE: My Top 10 Moments http://bleacherreport.com/articles/423156-growing-up-with-wwe-my-top-10-moments While it isn't called the WWF anymore, some things never change. From memories on television to memories in person, the WWE has been a huge part of my life for a long, long time. I think my parents deserve a huge "Thank You!", for all of the pay-per-views they ordered me when I was growing up. I don't think I missed one from 1994-2000. That's a lot of money. Something about the WWE always made ... 7/21/2010 12:08:55 PM PETA unamused by Chinese cock soccer http://outofbounds.nbcsports.com/2010/07/-chinese-cock-soccer.html.php This story by AOL News contributor Ed Mazza, about Chinese roosters which are taught to play soccer, is baffling in its inconsistency. First Ed comes up with one of the greatest sentences seen in an online sports post, ever: China's... 7/21/2010 11:06:19 AM Email Newsletters http://www.dairyherd.com/news_editorial.asp?pgID=675&ed_id=11931 Over 1,100 U.S. counties-- more than one-third of all counties in the lower 48 states -- now face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as the result of global warming and more than 400 of these counties will be at extremely high risk for water shortages, based on estimates from a new report by Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). 7/21/2010 10:55:44 AM County Health Department begins promoting flu shots http://altustimes.com/bookmark/8834904 The H1N1 influenza pandemic emphasized the importance of flu shots for everyone last year and the Jackson County Health Department is gearing up for another busy flu season this year. “Forty-three... 7/21/2010 10:38:13 AM Report: Northern Colorado water reserves safe from climate change http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100721/NEWS01/7210330/1002/CUSTOMERSERVICE02 Larimer County's water supplies - and those of most of the state's mountain counties - are at little risk of diminishing in the face of climate change because Northern Colorado could see more precipitation as the Earth warms, not less. 7/21/2010 10:33:50 AM PETA urges Corporation to erect statue of community dog http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-5013.html Ahmedabad, Jul 21 : People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India, has urged Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to erect a statue of an Indian community dog in central Ahmedabad. 7/21/2010 10:25:05 AM Hamid Ansari releases book titled 'India, Climate Change, and the Global Commons' http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-5025.html New Delhi, July 21 : Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Encircling the Seamless - India, Climate Change, and the Global Commons" in the national capital on Wednesday, penned down by Professor A. Damodaran. 7/21/2010 10:23:45 AM Warm, fuzzy side of climate change: Heftier marmots http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=warm-fuzzy-side-of-climate-change-h-2010-07-21 While polar bears flounder in the face of shrinking ice floes, another furry creature has gotten a boost from climate change. In the past three decades, yellow-bellied marmots ( Marmota flaviventris ) have been fruitful--and multiplied--thanks to longer summers, according to a new study. [More] 7/21/2010 10:18:34 AM Seven more swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/662636 Seven people were admitted to hospital after they tested positive for swine flu, taking the number of confirmed cases in West Bengal to 27 this year, the state health department said Wednesday. 7/21/2010 10:15:55 AM Climate change makes marmots munch and mate: study http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100721/sc_afp/climatewarmingevolutionmarmots_20100721171346 Global warming has been rough on polar bears, but for Colorado's marmots it has meant more food and more sex, according to a unusual study released on Wednesday. 7/21/2010 10:13:43 AM Pika's THE BEST: Vegan meals http://www.guampdn.com/article/20100722/LIFESTYLE/7220305/Pika+s+THE+BEST++Vegan+meals Who says healthy has to taste bad? Hungry and finicky, our Pika staff is on the hunt for the best vegan meal to satisfy our picky palates. 7/21/2010 10:12:43 AM L.A. is 8th on PETA's List of Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Cities http://laist.com/2010/07/21/la_is_8th_on_petas_list_of_vegetari.php Vegan deep-dish pizza from Masa in Echo Park (Photo by therealquarrygirl via the LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr) Just how "friendly" is Los Angeles when it comes to vegetarian and vegan eating? Of the top ten North American large cities, L.A. comes in at number 8, according to a survey published by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ). "Los Angeles residents should be proud ... 7/21/2010 9:54:32 AM WWF tagging project brings new understanding of bluefin tuna migration http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/wwf/wwf-tagging-project-brings-new-understanding-of-bluefin-tuna-migration Dr Pablo Cermeño, Tuna Tagging Coordinator for WWF Mediterranean, holds up a tuna tracking tag. WWF's new report on its ambitious project to tag and track Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean reveals surprising first results. 7/21/2010 8:49:21 AM H1N1 Flu Vaccines Near Expiration Date http://www.4029tv.com/news/24330852/detail.html Fayetteville's Health Department reported Tuesday that they still have H1N1 flu vaccines and enough to last through the start of the next flu season. 7/21/2010 8:37:55 AM Planting seeds for green future http://sudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2678395 Around the world people are learning more ways to live a greener, more sustainable life. In Timmins the idea of going green is being planted into the younger generation, as global warming has become an increasing concern.[...] 7/21/2010 6:36:15 AM AU moves to deal with climate change http://www.kbc.co.ke/story.asp?ID=65426 The African Union Commission is working on a strategy to enable African countries mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. 7/21/2010 5:58:30 AM Climate cuts 'scandalous' http://www.bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2010/07/21/Climate_cuts_scandalous-_Garrett_488159.html Peter Garrett says the opposition's plan to axe climate change programs is 'scandalous'. 7/21/2010 5:30:47 AM Heat wave in Russia caused by global warming - environmentalists http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/860/f/517308/s/c2626de/l/0Len0Brian0Bru0Crussia0C20A10A0A7210C1598937870Bhtml/story01.htm A blistering heat wave in Russia has been caused by man-made global warming, WWF Russia and Greenpeace Russia said on Wednesday. 7/21/2010 5:05:08 AM Coral bleaching; 12 Travel Sites Closed To Tourists http://www.buletinonline.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2132:coral-bleaching-12-travel-sites-closed-to-tourists&catid=48:news&Itemid Nine marine park islands and three islands off Langkawi, Terengganu and Pahang are closed to tourists from July 2 to Oct 31 due to coral bleaching. Marine Parks Department director-general Abdul Jamal Mydin said the coral degradation, which was caused by global warming, was worse than in 1998. 7/21/2010 4:32:58 AM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming No swine flu-like symptoms in doctor in ICU: AIIMS http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-4687.html New Delhi, Jul 21 : The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) today denied that a institute's doctor was admitted with swine flu-like symptoms. 7/21/2010 3:26:53 AM Climate change choices will shapeshift the world - report http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100721/world-news/climate-change-choices-will-shapeshift-the-world-report Children of the indigenous Malaysian Semai tribe mired in poverty. Photo: Saeed Khan/AFP Global efforts to beat back chronic hunger and disease afflicting more than a billion people could come to naught unless merged with the fight against climate change, according to a report released yesterday. 7/21/2010 12:59:44 AM Top climate scientist dies on London-bound flight http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100721/world-news/top-climate-scientist-dies-on-london-bound-flight A 2006 file photo of Stephen Schneider speaking on campus in Stanford, California. Photo: Linda A. Cicero/Stanford News Service/AFP A top climate change scientist who served on the international research panel on global warming that shared the 2007 Nobel Prize with former US Vice President Al Gore died on a plane to London. 7/21/2010 12:59:23 AM Ads will portray climate scientists as good guys to counter skeptics http://californiawatch.org/watchblog/counter-skeptics-ads-will-portray-climate-scientists-good-guys Lance Williams At heart, America’s global warming scientists are just “curious kids who were always trying to figure out the world around them.” So says the Union of Concerned Scientists environmentalist group, which is sponsoring a national advertising campaign “to showcase the dedication and personal histories of scientists studying climate change.” With ads in The Los Angeles Times and The ... 7/21/2010 12:25:03 AM Opinion: Don't fall for the myths about AB32 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/07/21/EDVK1EECL1.DTL We're fortunate to live in a state that is the world leader in the clean energy economy. California's Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32) provides a foundation for this leadership by requiring the state to reduce global... 7/21/2010 12:17:08 AM Climate Change: 100 Degree Weather and All Is Not Well http://www.theskanner.com/article/view/id/12856 (NNPA) - You may remember the snow storms that hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern USA in February 2010. The storms were nearly unprecedented and buried the region, particularly paralyzing cities that were not used to such levels of snow. The aftermath of these storms was nothing short of bizarre. 7/21/2010 12:12:28 AM Olympia wins PETA award http://www.theolympian.com/2010/07/21/1310831/olympia-wins-peta-award.html The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Tuesday named Olympia the top vegetarian and vegan-friendly city in North America. Olympia was awarded the designation in the small cities category (cities with a population of 300,000 or less). The winner among large cities was Washington, D.C. 7/20/2010 11:48:32 PM Stephen H. Schneider, Climatologist, Is Dead at 65 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10202/1074206-115.stm?cmpid=healthscience.xml Stephen H. Schneider, an influential climatologist who used the results of complex scientific models he developed to become a leader in pressing for action to address global warming, died Monday in London. He was 65. 7/20/2010 11:22:16 PM Garrett slams Libs' climate change cuts http://www.businessspectator.com.au/bs.nsf/Article/Libs-climate-cuts-scandalous-Garrett-7K66Y?opendocument&src=rss Government says Abbott not serious on climate change. 21 Jul 2010 3:32 PM 7/20/2010 10:37:23 PM PETA activists to city: Ban animal circus http://www.ocregister.com/news/animals-258619-circus-anaheim.html ANAHEIM – A handful of animal-rights activists, armed with poster boards allegedly showing cruelty to elephants by circus trainers, urged the City Council on Tuesday night to ban performances by circus that include animals. Most of the speakers... 7/20/2010 8:45:15 PM Lieberman: Polluters 'Just Want A Breather' On Clean Air Rules http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/20/lieberman-clean-air-act-breather_n_653532.html As negotiations on a stripped-down bill to limit global warming pollution from coal-fired power plants reach the final hour, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) is sympathizing with the utility industry's attempt to suspend Clean Air Act rules on pollutants that kill tens of thousands of Americans a year. ... 7/20/2010 6:29:58 PM Swine flu pandemic coming to an end http://dailymail.com/rssFeeds/201007200851 SINGAPORE - Public health experts are likely to tell the world this month it can breathe easier: The swine flu pandemic is ending.The World Health Organizations emergency committee may convene next week to review infection data from Argentina to New Zealan... 7/20/2010 5:24:19 PM The saint sings http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2010/1008/cu3.htm After the ban on mawlids due to swine flu, those saints' anniversaries finally started again on 13 April at the Imam Hussein Mosque. I attended the leila el kbira (big night, the night of the actual birth of the saint in question) on 19 May at Sayeda Nafisa: coloured light bulbs and hangings, carpets and covers on which men and women from the countryside kept talking, sleeping and cooking. 7/20/2010 4:53:43 PM Cold winters, hot summers: Inconsistent coverage of global warming http://barometer.orst.edu/news/2010/07/21/Forum/Cold-Winters.Hot.Summers.Inconsistent.Coverage.Of.Global.Warming-3923693.shtml All too often you hear the debate over global climate change. As students, we have the opportunity to learn from professionals. We can choose to take relevant courses, research on our own through our library or attend a lecture on campus. Ordinary citizens do not have these options. 7/20/2010 4:46:21 PM WWF says marginals back carbon trading http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/21/2959658.htm A new Galaxy poll of four marginal Queensland seats has found support for an emissions trading scheme (ETS) continues to grow. 7/20/2010 4:26:36 PM N.J. activists protest against 'cap-and-trade' law aimed at fighting global warming http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/nj_activists_hold_rally_in_mor.html Matt Rainey/The Star-Ledger Americans for Prosperity hold a press conference rally on Tuesday to call for the repeal of New Jersey's cap-and-trade program. MORRIS TOWNSHIP — A group of conservative activists rallied in Morris Township today for repeal of New... 7/20/2010 4:09:58 PM Group warns against leaving animals in parked cars http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/98876504.html Following reports this week about a dog who was rescued by police after the animal was left inside a pickup truck in a Walmart parking lot on a 99-degree day, PETA has the following lifesaving information. 7/20/2010 4:08:15 PM 'Cool' roofs could combat climate change http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2010/07/20/Cool-roofs-could-combat-climate-change/UPI-20541279663687/ BERKELEY, Calif., July 20 (UPI) -- Light-colored rooftops and roads could significantly cut emissions and combat global climate change by cooling cities and the world, researchers say. Climate change - Environment - Activism - Organizations - Policy 7/20/2010 3:11:55 PM IPCC Chief Says Grassroots Must Lead on Climate Action http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2010/07/ipcc-chief-says-grassroots-must-lead-on-climate-action/60120/ The chairman of the world's most prominent scientific organization isn't counting on politicians for climate leadership Climate change - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - Rajendra K. Pachauri - Climate Change: The Ipcc Response Strategies - Environment 7/20/2010 2:59:46 PM Briske Joins Main Street Garden http://www.mcpost.com/article.php?id=2834 Brad Briske has joined Main Street Café in Soquel as head chef. Most recently of Gabriella Café in Santa Cruz, Briske trained as a vegan chef at the Natural Gourmet cooking school in New York City and did his internship at Millenium in San Francisco. 7/20/2010 2:41:19 PM San Francisco Is Not the Vegan Mecca It Thinks It Is http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around-town/food-drink/San-Francisco-Is-Not-the-Vegan-Mecca-It-Thinks-It-Is-98865909.html PETA thinks the City has some work to do. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - Veganism - United States - Lifestyle Choices - Vegetarian 7/20/2010 2:36:57 PM Talks target adapting to warming http://search.japantimes.co.jp/rss/nn20100721a9.html KITAKYUSHU (Kyodo) Environmental officials and researchers from 17 Asia-Pacific countries and international organizations on Tuesday began a three-day seminar here on global warming with a focus on adaptation to climate change. About 50 participants from countries that include China and Indonesia, as well as from the U.N. Development Program, will share their information and experiences and ... 7/20/2010 2:03:40 PM PETA offers reward for missing pony in Shelby http://charlotte.news14.com/content/local_news/charlotte/628320/peta-offers-reward-for-missing-pony-in-shelby A local animal rescuer is asking your help to find a missing 37-year-old Welsh pony. Sammie was last seen about a week ago walking along Zion Church Road in Shelby. 7/20/2010 1:53:49 PM Solving Global Warming at Home http://www.goodtimessantacruz.com/santa-cruz-news/santa-cruz-environmental-news/1473-solving-global-warming-at-home.html New rebate programs provide incentives for home energy efficiency When talking about sectors of the economy hit hard during the recession, it’s hard to compete with construction. According to the latest job report put out by the U.S. Labor Department, construction unemployment remains around 20.1 percent, or 1.8 million people still looking for work. No matter how you spin it, that’s a lot of ... 7/20/2010 1:39:26 PM Governments Work Together to Address Climate Change http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1293230&sourceType=3 REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - July 20, 2010) - Funding for a series of projects to advance regional adaptation to climate change decision making was announced today by the governments of Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, together with the University of Regina. 7/20/2010 1:37:55 PM Study: Re-Framing Climate Change as a Public Health Issue [Framing Science] http://scienceblogs.com/framing-science/2010/07/study_re-framing_climate_chang.php Changing the conversation about climate change: Graduate students from American and George Mason Universities prepare interview tent on the National Mall. WASHINGTON, DC -- How do Americans respond when they are asked to reflect on the public health risks of climate change and the benefits to health from mitigation-related actions? In other words, if we were to re-frame climate change in terms ... 7/20/2010 1:34:01 PM Climate change policy 'not ideal' http://www.bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2010/07/21/Climate_change_policy_not_ideal_487821.html Malcolm Turnbull says the coalition's climate change policy is not ideal, but at least it has one. 7/20/2010 12:40:13 PM Flu-vaccine rates at 46 per cent http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/98854714.html According to new self-reported data from the 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey, 11.6 million (46 per cent) Canadians ages 12 and older (excluding the territories) said they received the H1N1 vaccination during the last flu season. 7/20/2010 12:40:10 PM Report: More than One Out of Three U.S. Counties Face Water Shortages Due to Climate Change http://www.nrdc.org/media/2010/100720.asp WASHINGTON (July 20, 2010) -- More than 1,100 U.S. counties -- a full one-third of all counties in the lower 48 states -- now face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as the result of global warming, and more than 400 of these counties will be at extremely high risk for water shortages, based on estimates from a new report by Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). 7/20/2010 12:09:31 PM Climate-Science Smackdown, Part 2: Prof. John Abraham wishes more scientists would take a stand http://www.minnpost.com/nextdegree/2010/07/20/19833/climate-science_smackdown_part_2_prof_john_abraham_wishes_more_scientists_would_take_a_stand The scientific community’s apparent inability to convey the risks of climate change to the public propelled John Abraham of University of St. to dissect the claims of one of the world's most-vocal and visible skeptics. 7/20/2010 11:54:55 AM ABQ Makes PETA's Top 10 List of Most Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Cities http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/abqnewseeker-mainmenu-39/22711-abq-makes-petas-top-10-list-of-most-vegetarian-and-vegan-friendly-cities.html Albuquerque is third on the list of North American cities with a population of 300,000 or more Albuquerque has been named one of the most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities in North America by PETA. The organization said in a news release Tuesday that Albuquerque took third . . . 7/20/2010 11:23:27 AM U.S. Ocean Planning Sets a Smart Example: WWF Canada http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1293135&sourceType=3 OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 20, 2010) - Yesterday's historic U.S. announcement of a national oceans stewardship initiative, designed to bolster sustainable development and conservation in U.S. waters, highlights the pressing need for a similar approach to planning for Canada's oceans. 7/20/2010 11:07:44 AM Swine flu fever ignores moderate stats, reality http://www.langleyadvance.com/news/topic.html?t=Organization&q=Centers+for+Disease+Control+and+Prevention Canada's Chief Public Health Officer heads to work every day wearing two strange timepieces. "I have Mickey and Goofy watches because I always figure it's nice to have something that doesn't quite fit," David Butler-Jones told the Globe and Mail last week, adding that his Goofy watch runs backwards. 7/20/2010 10:58:07 AM GOOD QUESTION!: Could Curry Save the Environment? http://www.theatlanticwire.com/features/view/feature/Could-Curry-Save-the-Environment-1633 Everyone's hoping for a technological breakthrough to curb emissions and slow global warming. Could it come in a tikka masala sauce? Alex Balk at The Awl has high hopes: he's noticed an odd story in British paper The Independent. "Curry spices," writes The Independent's Environment Editor, Michael McCarthy , could hold the key to reducing the enormous greenhouse gas emissions given off by ... 7/20/2010 10:36:25 AM Deepak Chopra: What Mother Nature Is Saying About Us http://www.huffingtonpost.com/deepak-chopra/what-mother-nature-is-say_b_652807.html Recently the Gallup Organization released its findings about public opinion on global warming. It's not good news for activists. Fully 48% of respondents believe that... 7/20/2010 10:31:06 AM City National Bank Hires Jeff Jarvis as Vice President and Business Development Officer in Commercial Banking Services http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/100720/196904.html?.v=1 LAS VEGAS -- City National Bank today announced that it has hired longtime Las Vegan Jeff Jarvis as vice president and business development officer in its Commercial Banking Services group in Las Vegas. 7/20/2010 10:10:22 AM PETA ranks Albuquerque near the top http://www.krqe.com/dpp/local_guide/on_new_mexico/peta-ranks-albuqueruqe-near-the-top PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, ranks Albuquerque third among its top ten North American cities for vegans and vegetarians, just behind Washington, DC and Portland, Oregon. 7/20/2010 10:03:28 AM Cool Roofs, Cool Pavement Reduce Climate Change Effects http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/42395/ A change from black to white may be quickest, least expensive way to start saving money now and reduce CO2 emissions for the future. 7/20/2010 9:29:44 AM H1N1 Still A Pandemic, Says WHO http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1893907/h1n1_still_a_pandemic_says_who/index.html?source=r_health The World Health Organization (WHO) will continue to monitor the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, a spokesman from the group told Reuters on Tuesday."There is no EC (emergency committee) this week. We are still monitoring and seeing how the virus behaves in the rest of the southern hemisphere winter," Gregory Hartl of the WHO spokesman told Reuters reporter Stephanie Nebehay. "We're still ... 7/20/2010 9:17:56 AM Alumnus covers animal planet to raise global citizens http://blogs.colgate.edu/2010/07/alumnus-covers-animal-planet-t.html Disabilities, global warming, and genocide are not easy subjects to broach with children. But when kids can become enamored with an adorable animal who serves as an ambassador for these weighty topics, it's a conversation starter. This is the approach that Craig Hatkoff '76 has taken with the Turtle Pond Collection, nonfiction animal stories that he co-authors with his daughters, Juliana, 15 ... 7/20/2010 8:49:01 AM Cool Roofs Can Offset Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Mitigate Global Warming http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1893902/cool_roofs_can_offset_carbon_dioxide_emissions_mitigate_global_warming/index.html?source=r_science Can light-colored rooftops and roads really curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change? The idea has been around for years, but now, a new study by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that is the first to use a global model to study the question has found that implementing cool roofs and cool pavements in cities around the world can not only help cities stay cooler ... 7/20/2010 8:08:10 AM Are People More Likely To Listen When Climate Change Becomes A Health Issue? http://mnt.to/f/3GkT Framing climate change as a public health problem seems to make the issue more relevant, significant and understandable to members of the public - even some who don't generally believe climate change is happening, according to preliminary research by George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication (4C). The center recently conducted an exploratory study in the United States of ... 7/20/2010 7:28:11 AM Flu shot uptake one of lowest in Canada http://www.brandonsun.com/breaking-news/flu-shot-uptake-one-of-lowest-in-canada-98811609.html?viewAllComments=y MANITOBA had one of the lowest H1N1 vaccination rates in the country, according to new data that show only 37 per cent of Manitobans over age 12 received the flu shot last fall. 7/20/2010 6:57:58 AM Remember Swine Flu? It's Likely Officially Over http://biz.yahoo.com/indie/100720/3718_id.html?.v=1 According to Bloomberg, the WHO is likely to announce an end to the H1N1 'swine flu' pandemic sometime this month. 7/20/2010 6:54:00 AM Swine flu vaccine spoiling in Oklahoma http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20100720_12_0_OKLAHO721381&rss_lnk=12 Less than half the swine flu vaccine that was set aside for Oklahoma last year was used and much of the remainder has spoiled or is spoiling. 7/20/2010 6:47:18 AM Former climate change minister lands top public health job http://www.epolitix.com/latestnews/article-detail/newsarticle/former-climate-change-minister-lands-top-public-health-job/ David Kidney, former MP and climate change minister, has been appointed head of policy at the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) following his departure from Parliament in the May general election. 7/20/2010 5:53:21 AM Libs' climate change policy 'not ideal' http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-national/libs-climate-change-policy-not-ideal-20100720-10jm8.html The coalition's policy on climate change may not be the best, but at least it has one, Malcolm Turnbull says. 7/20/2010 5:19:02 AM White clouds over oceans can stop global warming: study http://www.ptinews.com/news/803668_White-clouds-over-oceans-can-stop-global-warming--study Mumbai, Jul 20 (PTI) White clouds over oceans can stop global warming and bring more rains to the land, according to a recent study. 7/20/2010 4:25:27 AM Hatfield engineers work on Mars fuel http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/8281372.Hatfield_engineers_work_on_Mars_fuel/?ref=rss ENGINEERS at Hatfield's University of Hertfordshire are developing a fuel which could power a rocket to Mars and fight global warming at the same time. 7/20/2010 3:36:56 AM Adaptation critical in fight vs climate change, CCC says http://www.gmanews.tv/story/196543/adaptation-critical-in-fight-vs-climate-change-ccc-says As the country braces for the possible arrival of stronger typhoons this year, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) said adaptation is the "critical aspect" in the fight against climate change. 7/20/2010 3:27:37 AM vegan, vegetarian, organic, green, climate change, global warming PETA hands out its first Animal-Friendly Eating Competition Award to The Corner Bar http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/07/peta_hands_out_its_first_anima.html The soy and egg white-based veggie dog has been selling well. 7/20/2010 3:00:58 AM SupaSwap Helps Reduce Global Warming http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1292526&sourceType=3 NEW YORK, NEW YORK-- (Marketwire - July 20, 2010) - SupaSwap through its activities is making its contribution to the environment. Many families store items over the years and then put them in the garbage and many of these items are not biodegradable. However by swapping these old items on SupaSwap they are being recycled back into the community which helps reduce co2 emissions. 7/20/2010 2:52:44 AM WHO still monitoring H1N1 pandemic: spokesman http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100720/hl_nm/us_who_swineflu_3 The World Health Organization's emergency committee will not meet this week to review data on the H1N1 swine flu pandemic nor will it declare for now an end to the pandemic, a WHO spokesman said. 7/20/2010 2:23:14 AM 17 swine flu cases in West Bengal http://www.calcuttanews.net/story/661887 The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in West Bengal this year has risen to 17, a health official said Tuesday. 7/20/2010 2:17:36 AM Pandemic continues, no WHO meeting this week - spokesman http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/7/20/worldupdates/2010-07-20T141357Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-502589-1&sec=Worldupdates GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation's emergency committee will not meet this week to review data on the H1N1 swine flu pandemic nor will it declare for now an end to the pandemic, a WHO spokesman said. 7/20/2010 2:14:32 AM Study: Light-Colored Roofs, Pavements Can Offset Carbon Emissions http://malaysiandigest.com/world/37-world/6112-study-light-colored-roofs-pavements-can-offset-carbon-emissions.html LOS ANGELES, 20 JULY, 2010: Light-colored roofs and pavements if it is used in cities around the world can help offset carbon dioxide emissions and thereby put off global warming, China's Xinhua news agency citing a study as saying. 7/20/2010 1:56:31 AM City in top 10 in US in 'animal-friendly' dining http://www.telegram.com/article/20100720/NEWS/7200333/1101/rss01&source=rss WORCESTER - The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has named Worcester one of the top vegetarian and vegan-friendly cities in the country. 7/20/2010 1:40:33 AM Re-framing climate change issue helps people better understand climate-related problem: Research http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100720/Re-framing-climate-change-issue-helps-people-better-understand-climate-related-problem-Research.aspx Framing climate change as a public health problem seems to make the issue more relevant, significant and understandable to members of the public-even some who don't generally believe climate change is happening, according to preliminary research by George Mason University's Center for Climate Change Communication. 7/20/2010 1:22:24 AM Light-coloured roofs, pavements can offset carbon emissions: study http://www.mysinchew.com/node/42074?tid=37 LOS ANGELES, Tuesday 20 July 2010 (Bernama) -- Light-coloured roofs and pavements if it is used in cities around the world can help offset carbon dioxide emissions and thereby put off global warming, China's Xinhua news agency citing a study as saying. 7/20/2010 1:09:20 AM How will the world look in 2030? http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Media-Room/News-Stories/2010/How-will-the-world-look-in-2030/ Climate change will reverse years of work reducing poverty without strong, urgent action, according to a report released today. The report, produced by independent sustainability experts Forum for the Future with support from DFID, explores how climate change will transform low-income countries over the next 20 years, causing profound social, economic and political changes as well as major ... 7/20/2010 12:58:11 AM Light-Colored Roofs, Pavements Can Offset Carbon Emissions: Study http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/bm/newsworld.php?id=514978 LOS ANGELES, July 20 (Bernama) -- Light-colored roofs and pavements if it is used in cities around the world can help offset carbon dioxide emissions and thereby put off global warming, China's Xinhua news agency citing a study as saying. 7/20/2010 12:43:34 AM Glut of flu vaccine expiring http://www.tulsaworld.com/site/articlepath.aspx?articleid=20100720_17_A3_OKLAHO274543&rss_lnk=11 The much-hyped H1N1 flu shot program left behind millions of doses of expired or expiring vaccine, including more than half a million unused doses for Oklahomans. 7/20/2010 12:31:13 AM Obituary: Stephen H. Schneider dies at 65; Stanford expert on climate change http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-me-stephen-schneider-20100720,0,3951752.story?track=rss Schneider was among the scientists who served on the international panel that shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore. Stephen H. Schneider, a Stanford University biologist on the vanguard of climate-change research for four decades, who argued eloquently on human culpability in global warming and willingly threw himself into the political fray to explain and defend ... 7/20/2010 12:19:32 AM Cool roofs and pavements may help fight global warming http://www.newkerala.com/news2/fullnews-3614.html Washington, July 20 : Light-coloured cool rooftops and roads can curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change, found a new study by searchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. 7/20/2010 12:19:16 AM ComStar and A.S. Trust & Holding Agree to Produce and Market First Climate-Friendly Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Approved ... http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20100720/bs_prweb/prweb4266424_1 HCR188C1, a climate-friendly refrigerant with a Zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) as well as a Zero Ozone-Depletion rating, is the first non-toxic hydrocarbon refrigerant approved by the EPA for sale in the US. It will be produced by ComStar International of New York in partnership with its developer, A.S. Trust & Holding of Hawaii. 7/20/2010 12:01:00 AM Build a vegan-friendly paella on foundation of quinoa http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2010/07/build_a_vegan-freindly_paella.html Blossoming Lotus chef Wes Hannah uses the South American grain in place of traditional rice to make a plant-based version of the classic Spanish dish. 7/20/2010 12:00:08 AM Top climate change scientist dies on plane http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/845/f/464365/s/c1a7915/l/0L0Sbelfasttelegraph0O0Cnews0Cworld0Enews0Ctop0Eclimate0Echange0Escientist0Edies0Eon0Eplane0E148 A top climate change scientist who served on the international research panel on global warming that shared the 2007 Nobel Prize with former US vice president Al Gore has died on a plane to London. 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