UN chief alarmed
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
UN chief ‘alarmed’ at glacier melt rate
From correspondents in Ny-Alesund, Norway | September 02, 2009
Article from: Agence France-Presse
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was “alarmed” by the rate at which the Arctic’s glaciers were retreating as he visited the region ahead of key climate talks in December.
Mr Ban said world leaders had a “moral political responsibility” to safeguard the future of the planet.
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Recycling has big impact
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
Effort has paid off for landfill, community
September 1, 2009
Bi-County Solid Waste Management owes the great success of its recycling program to a combination of factors — excellent participation by the public, local schools and business community and excellent administration by Bi-County itself.
Recycling, of course, helps the environment, saves on energy and extends the life of the landfill. For the first six months of 2009, 11,766 tons of recyclables were hauled from the landfill, which is actually more than the 11,226 tons for an entire year in 2002.
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Climate change effect Ocean
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
Climate change, fishing alter area ocean waters
By Clarke Canfield
Associated Press
The basic makeup of the ocean waters off the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region has fundamentally changed in the last 40 years because of climate change, commercial fishing pressures, and growing coastal populations, according to a new report.
The 2009 Ecosystem Status Report says fish populations in U.S. waters from North Carolina to Maine have moved from their traditional homes because of a changing environment and human activities.
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DANGERS OF GM CROP
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
Study shows disadvantages of GM foods to human health
British scientific researchers demonstrated that genetically modified DNA from crops can find its way into human gut bacteria, raising possible health concerns. This is because antibiotic-resistant marker genes are inserted with GM material, which could cause a person to be resistant to antibiotic medicines.
The study was conducted at Newcastle University on seven human volunteers who, in the past, had their lower intestine removed and now use colostomy bags. After eating a burger containing GM soy, researchers compared their stools with 12 people with normal stomachs.
A history of CO2 emissions
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
How are ‘emissions debts’ influencing the Copenhagen negotiations?
Old world order … should CO2 cuts incorporate the principle of historical responsibility? Photograph: HO/Reuters
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Amazonas Deforestation
September 3, 2009 by Erwin Heid · Leave a Comment
Amazon deforestation drop claimed
Brazil’s environment minister says increased policing has brought a sharp drop in Amazon deforestation over the past year, despite July’s jump in logging.
Predicting 2009 will witness a significant decline in clearing, Carlos Minc said on Tuesday there had been a 46 per cent fall in the jungle’s destruction since July 2008, with just 4375sq km cleared.
However, satellite data obtained by the Brazilian government suggests that some 836.5sq km were cleared in July alone, an increase on the previous year.
Nevertheless, Minc says that the 8500sq km expected to be felled in 2009 is an improvement.
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