News Topic - Global Warming

EPA rule may expand options for carbon dioxide disposal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is trying to make sure the fight against global warming doesn't result in polluted groundwater supplies.The agency proposed Tuesday its first regulations concerning the large-scale underground injection of a global warming gas — carbon dioxide.The move opens the door for power companies to inject carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants into the ground, where they won't contribute to climate change.The rule is designed to protect groundwater that could mix with those injections. The regulations may not be finalized until 2010 or 2011.read more
NewsOK.com  –  Jul 16, 2008 04:15 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Oklahoma: Oklahoma City

On global warming, Gingrich disappointed with both parties
Newt Gingrich on global warming: A plague on both your parties.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer  –  Jul 16, 2008 03:43 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Washington: Seattle-Tacoma

Can this plant save the world?
Salicornia, a crop nourished by sea water, is said to hold the potential to slow global warming and provide food and fuel to millions.
Newsday.com  –  Jul 16, 2008 01:50 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Future Snowmelt In West Twice As Early As Expected; Threatens Ecosystems And Water Reserves
Global warming could lead to larger changes in snowmelt in the western United States than was previously thought, possibly increasing wildfire risk and creating new water management challenges for agriculture, ecosystems and urban populations. Researchers discovered that a critical surface temperature feedback is twice as strong as what had been projected by earlier studies.
Science Daily  –  Jul 16, 2008 12:23 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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EPA outlines health risks of global warming
Government scientists detailed a rising death toll from heat waves, wildfires, disease and smog caused by global warming in an analysis the White House buried so it could avoid regulating greenhouse gases.
The Gainesville Sun  –  Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Florida: Gainesville

EPA unveils first rules on carbon dioxide burial
AP - The Environmental Protection Agency wants to make sure that curbing global warming doesn't contaminate drinking water.
Yahoo!  –  Jul 15, 2008 6:18 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Does Global Warming Mean More Kidney Stones?
The U.S. "kidney stone belt" could expand, affecting 2.25 million more Americans.
U.S. News & World Report  –  Jul 15, 2008 6:15 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Judge dismisses two lawsuits in Kansas coal plant fight
TOPEKA | A judge has dismissed two lawsuits by companies that want to build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas despite a state regulator’s concerns about global warming.
KansasCity.com  –  Jul 15, 2008 5:48 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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British schools to join carbon trading scheme
Schools are to join airlines, power stations and supermarkets in trading carbon, under British government plans to tackle global warming to be announced on Wednesday
The Guardian  –  Jul 15, 2008 5:05 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Technology: Science

Warming’s health risks are outlined
WASHINGTON — Government scientists detailed a rising death toll from heat waves, wildfires, disease and smog caused by global warming in an analysis the White House buried so it could avoid regulating greenhouse gases.In a 149-page document released Mond...
The Register-Guard  –  Jul 15, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Oregon: Eugene