A Shift in the Debate Over Global Warming   [archive]
by Andrew C. Revkin, New York Times, 4/6/2008
Many have emphasized the market-based approach. But now, with recent data showing an unexpected rise in global emissions and a decline in energy efficiency, a growing chorus of economists, scientists and students of energy policy are saying that whatever benefits the cap approach yields, it will be too little and come too late.

Global Temperature 'To Decrease'   [archive]
by Roger Harrabin, BBC, 4/2/2008
Global temperatures for 2008 will be slightly cooler than last year as a result of the cold La Nina current in the Pacific, UN meteorologists have said.

Emphasis Sharpens on Coal in Global Warming Crisis   [archive]
by Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post, 4/6/2008
While industrialized nations such as the United States and those in Europe have made gains in recent years in terms of exploiting energy forms other than coal, developed nations such as China and India have not.

Science

Airborne Study of Arctic Atmosphere, Air Pollution Launched   [archive]
from ScienceDaily, 4/4/2008
This month, NASA begins the most extensive field campaign ever to investigate the chemistry of the Arctic's lower atmosphere. The mission is poised to help scientists identify how air pollution contributes to climate changes in the Arctic.

Harmful Algae Taking Advantage of Global Warming  [archive]
from PhysOrg.com, 4/3/2008
Cyanobacteria (a blue-green algae), according to a paper in the April 4 issue of the journal Science, relishes the weather extremes that accompany global warming. The algae has been linked to digestive, neurological and skin diseases and fatal liver disease in humans.

Models Look Good When Predicting Climate Change  [archive]
from Innovations Report (Germany), 4/4/2008
A new study by meteorologists at the University of Utah shows that current climate models are quite accurate and can be valuable tools for those seeking solutions on reversing global warming trends. Most of these models project a global warming trend that amounts to about 7 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 100 years.

Carbon Market

EU Carbon Market Expects Boost Beyond 2007 Data  [archive]
from Reuters, 3/31/08
The European Union's executive Commission is set to publish this week 2007 carbon emissions data suggesting a future shortage of emissions permits for heavy industry, under-pinning future carbon prices.

GM Plans 1,000 Fuel Cell Cars in California by 2014  [archive]
from Reuters, 4/4/2008
General Motors Corp plans to have 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in California between 2012 to 2014 to comply with the state's goal to put thousands of cleaner cars on its roads. With 1,000 cars, GM will be "in the ballpark" of meeting its share of the 7,500 zero-emissions cars California wants on its roads between 2012 and 2014.

IMF Says Uniform Carbon Pricing Should Include Emerging Economies  [archive]
from Thomson Financial News/Forbes, 4/3/2008
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today said carbon-pricing aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions should be uniform across all economies because most emissions come from emerging and developing countries, where reduction is cheapest.

Politics/Legislation

Amazon's 'Forest Peoples' Seek a Role in Striking Global Climate Agreements  [archive]
by Alexei Barrionuevo, 4/6/2008
A conference in Brazil drew leaders of hundreds of indigenous groups in 11 Latin American countries and observers from Indonesia and Congo. They came to build a consensus for a plan in which wealthier countries would compensate developing countries for conserving tropical forests like the Amazon.

UN Climate Talks Agree on Agenda  [archive]
by Michael Casey, AP, 4/4/2008
Climate negotiators agreed Saturday on an ambitious agenda for talks they hope will lead to a global warming pact, overcoming a dispute between Japan and developing countries on how to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

18 States Sue EPA Over Greenhouse Gas Pollution  [archive]
from Reuters, 4/4/2008
Eighteen states sued the US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday for failing to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new cars and trucks, one year after the Supreme Court ruled that the agency had the power to do so.