 Global warming will soon put incandescents in the dark
(The Washington Times: Sat, 12 May) NEW YORK -- The light bulb, the symbol of bright ideas, doesn't look like such a great idea anymore, as lawmakers in the United States and abroad are talking about banning the century-old technology because of its contribution to global warming.
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 'Global warming most dangerous crisis ever'
(Express India: Sat, 12 May) Former US vice president Al Gore has warned that global warming presented the most severe crisis ever faced by humans but said the planet could be saved if the right steps are taken.
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 Cool Biz returns to fight global warming
(The Japan Times: Fri, 11 May) Japanese workers will again ditch their neckties and dress casually this summer to combat global warming in an iconic seasonal campaign known as Cool Biz. Read more ...
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 Shadegg remarks show tough time for House panel on global warming
(The Arizona Republic: Fri, 11 May) The hearing was almost over, but Rep. John Shadegg was just getting started. The Republican from Arizona took the microphone at a recent hearing of the new House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming and proceeded to ignore the witnesses testifying on how climate change could affect the insurance business.
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 US seeks G8 global warming 'dilution'
(Daily Telegraph: Fri, 11 May) THE US is trying to dilute a declaration on global warming to be made at next month's G8 summit, sources close to the talks said, putting it on a collision course with hosts Germany.
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 Global warming prompts board review of green policies
(Stoney Creek News: Fri, 11 May) The threat of global warming is prompting the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to review its environmental policy. Trustees last week asked senior staff to report by November on ways a 1999 policy can be enhanced to deal with "predicted changes in planetary temperatures."
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 Could Global Warming Make Life on Earth Better?
(Slashdot: Fri, 11 May) mikee805 writes "A lengthy article in Spiegel explores the possibility that global warming might make life on Earth better, not just for humans, but all species. The article argues that 'worst-case scenarios' are often the result of inaccurate simulations made in the 1980s. While climate change is a reality, as far as the article is concerned, some planning and forethought may mean that more ...
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Simpler Way To Counter Global Warming Explained: Lock Up Carbon In Soil And Use Bioenergy Exhaust Gases For Energy
