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U.S. 1990-2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up 16%  [archive]
from Reuters, 4/16/2007
The Environmental Protection Agency said on Monday U.S. greenhouse gas emissions linked to global warming increased 16 percent over a 15-year period.

Climate Change Adds Twist to Debate Over Dams  [archive]
by William Yardley, New York Times, 4/19/2007
The power company that owns four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River says the dams provide a crucial source of so-called clean energy. But the American Indians, fishermen and environmentalists who want the dams removed say the river is a mess.

U.N. Security Council Debates Climate Change  [archive]
from Fox News, 4/18/2007
During the first U.N. Security Council debate on climate change, Britain argued that global conflicts are ignited over the issue, while developing nations said the topic didn't belong on the council's agenda.

Science

Global Warming Could Slow Hurricanes [archive]
from NewsMax.com Wires, 4/19/2007
Global warming could increase a climate phenomenon known as wind shear that inhibits Atlantic hurricanes, a potentially positive result of climate change, according to new research released on Tuesday.

Carbon Market

Plant a Tree, Belch a Cloud. Fair Exchange?  [archive]
by Paul Lima, the Globe and Mail, 4/20/2007
Carbon credits aren't perfect, but they're a good start: companies that call themselves carbon neutral might actually be belching CO2 into the environment. Some environmentalists say carbon trading is a shell game that allows industries to avoid reducing their own carbon emissions; others say it's a good thing.

S&P; to Rate Carbon Funds   [archive]
from Carbon Finance, 4/17/2007
Standard & Poor’s is to begin rating carbon funds, following “unsolicited demand” from carbon fund managers. The credit rating agency hopes to publish later this year its first ratings, which would most likely examine the likelihood of the funds defaulting.

Carbon 'Black Market' Emerges  [archive]
by Mandi Zonneveldt, Herald Sun (Australia), 4/17/2007
indecision over how to tackle climate change has led to the emergence of a "black market" in carbon credits in Australia.

Politics/Legislation

EU Demands Hungary Slash its 2008-12 Emissions Cap  [archive]
by Jeff Mason, Reuters, 4/16/2007
The European Commission told Hungary on Monday to slash its proposed cap for industrial carbon dioxide emissions in 2008-2012 by more than 12%, making it the 16th country to face a cut by Brussels.

Study: Bigger Carbon Cuts Needed to Meet Goals  [archive]
from Reuters, 4/19/2007
The world will have to axe greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, more deeply than planned, to have an even chance of curbing global warming in line with European Union goals, researchers said on Thursday.

Maryland Joins Greenhouse Gas Coalition  [archive]
from UPI, 4/21/2007
Gov. Martin O'Malley cited the potential threat global warming and rising sea levels pose to his state's coastline as a reason to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Norway Aims to Be Carbon Neutral by 2050  [archive]
by Alistair Doyle, Reuters, 4/19/2007
Norway wants to cut its net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 in the world's toughest national plan for fighting global warming, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.