US: White House buries climate change deaths report >> Source: Telegraph
The White House buried a report prepared by US government scientists which detailed a rising death toll from heat waves, fires, disease and smog they predicted would be caused by global warming.
US floods to create record 'dead zone' >> Source: New Scientist
Chemicals in runoff following the devastating floods in the American Midwest this summer are having a knock-on effect on marine life many miles away.
Australia: Protest halts coal train for six hours >> Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Thirty-seven demonstrators have been arrested after about 1,000 people halted trains in Newcastle, New South Wales, in a protest against the coal industry's role in climate change.
China: Algae cleared from Olympic venue >> Source: BBC
The Chinese government has successfully cleared tonnes of algae that was blocking the Olympic sailing course in the eastern city of Qingdao.
UK: Royal stationer sells gifts made of rare lizard skins >> Source: Independent
Smythson, the Queen's stationer which employs the wife of the Conservative leader, David Cameron, as its creative director, is selling luxury gifts bound with the skins of rare lizards.
EU executive to tackle eco impact of consumerism >> Source: ENN
The European commission is to launch a raft of proposals today to curb the environmental impact of consumerism in the 27-nation EU by supporting ecofriendly products and technology.
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