Agreement on 2020 emissions target eludes G8 ministers >> Source: Associated Press
Kobe, Japan: Under pressure to boost talks on a new global warming pact, Group of Eight environment ministers yesterday endorsed slashing greenhouse gas emissions in half by mid-century, but failed to agree on much more contentious near-term targets.
China set to ban ultra-thin plastic bags >> Source: Reuters
Beijing: China is about to try to kick a 3 billion-a-day plastic bag habit. The world's most populous nation on Sunday will join a growing list of countries, from Ireland to Bangladesh, that are aiming to change shoppers' habits when a ban on the production of plastic bags under 0.025mm thick comes into force.
Senate set to debate emissions cuts >> Source: Reuters
Washington: The international fight to control climate change heads to a new arena in June when the Senate is to debate a bill that could cut total US global warming emissions by 66% by 2050.
Drop in hedgehog roadkill could spell trouble for population >> Source: Telegraph
London: Wildlife watchers are concerned about a reduction in the number of hedgehogs killed on the UK's roads which they fear may indicate an overall drop in the animal's population.
US steers clear of gas guzzlers as oil shock forces up petrol prices >> Source: Times online
Los Angeles: Americans have fallen out of love with the gas guzzler. Demand for small and hybrid cars is soaring, with vehicles being sold for more than their advertised prices.
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