Newest Posts in Environment Atom Feed from Searchles Fri Nov 27 09:31:44 EST 2009 en-us Baby Gift Ideas moci Collection of baby gift ideas, baby shower gift ideas, gift ideas for baby, new baby gift ideas, unique baby gift ideas, baby gift basket ideas, and baby girl gift ideas. Mysteriously Warm Times in Antarctica alexanderhampp A new study of Antarctica's past climate reveals that temperatures during the warm periods between ice ages (interglacials) may have been higher than previously thought. The latest analysis of ice core records suggests that Antarctic temperatures may have been up to 6°C warmer than the present day. Denmark says 65 leaders enrolled for climate talks alexanderhampp Sixty-five world leaders have confirmed they will attend next month's U.N. climate conference in Copenhagen which Danish officials hope will bring strong political commitment for a new treaty to combat global warming. Shoppers going green despite struggling economy alexanderhampp Despite the worst U.S. recession in decades, sales of organic and sustainable products have continued to grow, experts say, with shoppers willing to spend a few more dollars in a bid to become more green. Brown warns leaders on climate change alexanderhampp Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned fellow world leaders on Sunday that they "cannot afford to fail" to strike a substantial deal on climate change in Copenhagen next month. Brown said the upcoming summit had to mark a "decisive global shift" towards tackling the issue, amid fears about the outcome of the crunch talks. Christmas Sale: Splendid Tibetan Incense Burners mirandadiet Tibetan Incense Shop offers you great Christmas gift for your family and friends: authentic wooden Incense Burner. Baby Shower Ideas moci Collection of baby shower ideas, baby shower cake ideas, baby shower gift ideas, baby shower favor ideas, baby shower invitation ideas, and baby shower decorating ideas. Sea turtle count way down on Boca Raton beaches anthonyarrigo Boca Raton’s beaches saw fewer turtles in 2009 than any year since they started keeping records in 1988 The Shocking Ingredients in Cigarettes | Healthy and Green Living anthonyarrigo If you think cigarettes are simply dried tobacco leaves rolled in paper, you’re about 597 ingredients off. The tobacco industry has become master mixologists with the additives. Some ingredients are added for flavor, but research has shown that the key purpose of using additives is to improve tobacco’s potency resulting in increased addictiveness–and the additives they choose to use are dreadful. American Medical Association Against Light Pollution anthonyarrigo Whereas, Light trespass has been implicated in disruption of the human and animal circadian rhythm, and strongly suspected as an etiology of suppressed melatonin production, depressed immune systems, and increase in cancer rates such as breast cancers and Dragon Tattoo moci Pictures collection of dragon tattoos, dragon tattoo designs, tribal dragons tattoo, girl with the dragon tattoo, Chinese dragon tattoo, Japanese dragon tattoo, black dragon tattoo, and many more! Tattoo Gallery moci Tattoo gallery and free tattoo galleries of female tattoos, tribal tattoo, tattoo picture, tattoo designs, tattoo photo, dragon tattoo, and back tattoo. Republicans boycott Senate panel debate on climate change bill - CNN.com anthonyarrigo Republicans boycotted a Senate committee hearing Tuesday on a major bill to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. Links Between City Walkability And Air Pollution Exposure Revealed alexanderhampp A new study compares neighborhoods' walkability (degree of ease for walking) with local levels of air pollution and finds that some neighborhoods might be good for walking, but have poor air quality. Researchers involved in the study include University of Minnesota faculty member Julian Marshall and University of British Columbia faculty Michael Brauer and Lawrence Frank. The findings highlight the need for urban design to consider both walkability and air pollution, recognizing that neighborhoo China's Wen Tells EU to Stick to Current Climate Pact alexanderhampp China will insist key global climate change negotiations next month build on current treaties that limit the obligations of poor countries in controlling greenhouse gas emissions, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said. U.S. Urged to Set 2020 Target to Save Climate Deal alexanderhampp The United States came under pressure on Monday to follow other rich countries and set a 2020 goal for cutting greenhouse gases to rescue chances for a climate deal due next month in Copenhagen. GOP Senators Balk on Votes on Climate Change alexanderhampp Republican senators on Monday demanded additional studies on the cost and job impact of a climate bill before it is voted on by a key committee, exposing the sharp partisan divide in Congress over legislation aimed at addressing global warming. Japan Aims to Bury Greenhouse Gas Emissions alexanderhampp Swathes of dirty clouds brood over a coal plant in rural Japan, but scientists are now hoping to send the pollutants the other way, deep into the bowels of Mother Earth. Probe to track impact of warming on Earth's water alexanderhampp A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space early Monday, the European Space Agency (ESA) said. Interactions With Aerosols Boost Warming Potential Of Some Gases alexanderhampp For decades, climate scientists have worked to identify and measure key substances -- notably greenhouse gases and aerosol particles -- that affect Earth's climate. And they've been aided by ever more sophisticated computer models that make estimating the relative impact of each type of pollutant more reliable.