Video game consoles are "toxic" - Greenpeace >>Source: Reuters
A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace", saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.
Indonesia says to cut energy sector emissions 17% >>Source: Reuters
Indonesia plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its energy sector by 17% by 2025, its environment minister said today.
Sharks swim closer to extinction >>Source: BBC
More than half of the world's ocean-going sharks are at risk of extinction, a new analysis concludes. Specialists with the World Conservation Union found that 11 species are on the high-risk list, with five more showing signs of decline.
RSPB warns of north-south divide for birds >>Source: Daily Telegraph
The RSPB has warned of a north-south divide in the fortunes of England's birds after the Government published statistics which show how the UK's wildlife is doing.
US government sees active Atlantic hurricane season >>Source: Reuters
The 2008 Atlantic hurricane season will be active with 12 to 16 named storms, six to nine of which are expected to become hurricanes, the U.S. government's top climate agency predicted on Thursday. After several years where the government forecast an active hurricane season would impact the United States, only to see little or no activity, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said its outlook this year indicates a 60-70% chance of its forecast occurring.
Burying CO2 vital in climate battle - IEA >>Source: Planet Ark
Finding ways of safely burying carbon dioxide could be the only way of keeping greenhouse gas emissions below dangerous levels, the International Energy Agency's chief economist said yesterday.
Amazon Indians lead battle against power giant's plan to flood rainforest >>Source: Independent
The Amazonian city of Altamira played host to one of the more uneven contests in recent Brazilian history this week, as a colourful alliance of indigenous leaders gathered to take on the might of the state power corporation and stop the construction of an immense hydroelectric dam on a tributary of the Amazon.
Everglades park counts the good and the bad after a blaze >>Source: NY Times
Authorities say that the largest fire in the Everglades in 19 years is "70% under control" but has scorched about 40,000 acres.
