Report says increase in rain a sign of global warming
(The Southern Illinoisan: Wed, 26 Dec) An increase in rainstorms with extreme precipitation over the past 60 years serves as evidence for the existence of global warming, according to a report from Environment America.

POLITICS Toyota's Okuda appointed as Fukuda's adviser on global warming
(Japan Today: Wed, 26 Dec) TOKYO — Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on Wednesday appointed Hiroshi Okuda, senior adviser of Toyota Motor Corp, known for producing eco-friendly vehicles, as special adviser to his Cabinet on the economy and global warming issues, government officials said.

Letter: Man-caused global warming a hoax
(AG Weekly: Tue, 25 Dec) As a plant scientist, I am concerned that Idaho and most states are planning to limit and reduce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions. This is being done to supposedly reduce global warming.

Report: Safety and Security Risks Undercut Nuclear Power's Role in Minimizing Global Warming
(Environmental News Network: Tue, 25 Dec) WASHINGTON — An expansion of nuclear power capacity in the United States could help reduce global warming pollution, but could also increase threats to public safety and national security, according to a report released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).