The US was accused of blocking key talks at the United Nations yesterday that were intended to protect key ecosystems and habitats from the increasing threat of climate change.
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If You Want More Information on Alaska Spill – Read this Report
For those who want more information on BP’s North Slope spill, the Alaska Forum for Environmental Responsibility has just issued a preliminary report by oil expert Richard A. Fineberg.
More on BP’s Alaska Spill
BP’s huge spill on the North Slope is now said to be an estimated 267,000 gallons of oil, that has polluted over two acres of tundra. It has now been revealed that the spill went undetected for five days, until a worker smelt the fumes by accident. The mayor for the North Slope, Edward Itta … Read More
Little Awareness of Climate Change in Southern Media
We are now used to the issue of climate change being covered in the mainstream press. But what about the issue being discussed by the press in developing countries?
Canada: Running out of Excuses
Embarrassing news from Canada over it’s emissions of greenhouse gases. It has admitted that it is unlikely to meet its targets under the Kyoto Protocol.
Climate: Running Out of Time
Two more stories on the climate in trouble. The BBC has reported that US climate scientists have “recorded a significant rise in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, pushing it to a new record level.
UK: Running Out of Gas
Britain is in danger of running out of gas. Yesterday, the National Grid that is responsible for Britain’s gas and electricity network, issued an unprecedented warning – called a “gas balancing alert” – warning that there was not enough gas to meet demand. Gas supplies to some businesses might have to be reduced. Not surprisingly, … Read More
Michael Klare on the Coming Resource Wars
Michael Klare, author of Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America’s Growing Petroleum Dependency has picked up on comments made by British Defence Secretary John Reid, that we reported in a blog last month (see blog here).
BP Causes Largest Ever Spill on North Slope
BP – the oil company that is running an unprecedented public relations campaign trying to portray the company as green and caring – was last week responsible for the largest ever oil spill on Alaska’s North Slope.
“Green Chemistry” Takes on the Oil Industry
Americans consume approximately one million barrels of oil a day in non-fuel products. As an article in Christian Science Monitor notes: “Look around you. What do you see? A computer screen, the print on this page, a pen, your shirt. Chances are there’s petroleum in all of it. Petroleum-based substances are in everything from lipstick … Read More