Brazil Seeks West’s Aid on Amazon

The New York Times November 26, 2009 The Associated Press

President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said that rich Western nations should contribute and pay to prevent deforestation in the Amazon rain forest. The reason being is because those countries have cause a lot of environmental destruction than the local loggers and farmers. If they decide to contribute then things will become a lot better.

The Associated Pressed released and issue on how the Western nations should aid the Amazon rain forest because they destruct the environment more than any other nations.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/27/world/americas/27amazon.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

California Takes Step to Limit Emissions

The New York Times November 24, 2009 By John M. Broder

California is creating a system to try to limit emissions of pollutants blamed for harmful climate change. It's goal is to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. This new rule also includes reductions in emissions from transportation and industrial fuels beginning in 2015. California was one of the first states to realize the potential effects of a changing climate.

This author found all the information needed to establish the fact that California is doing all it can to help out global warming affects. Arnold Shwarzenegger, govenor of California is trying to figure out what to do in times like these.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/science/earth/25climate.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Seas Grow Less Effective at Absorbing Emissions

The New York Times November 18, 2009 Sindya N. Bhanoo

Dr. Khatiwala and his collaberators created a mathematical model using measurements of seawater collected over the past years. They created a formula which estimated the human-generated carbon dioxide in the oceans from 1765 to 2008. Dr. Khatiwala’s approach provides estimates of ocean carbon storage for every year from 1765 to 2008.

This author provided vaulable information about the absorbing emissions in the seas. I hope they figure out something to do and decrease the amount of chance of global warming. Hopefully they get more data and create more formulas.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/19/science/earth/19oceans.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Turtles Are Casualties of Warming in Costa Rica

The New York Times November 13, 2009 By Elisabeth Rosenthal


In Costa Rica, Playa Grande is a resort town that is also known for Leatherback Sea Turtle National Park. Warmer temperatures and rising sea levels have diminshed the Pacific Sea Turtles. These species are unfortunetly endangered. The Sea Turtles are sensitive to the affects of global warming. They feed off reefs which are dying in hotter seas.

It's a shame how things are happening to these innocent sea turtles. There are seven sea turtles worldwide and they are considered threatened. I hope someone helps the turtles out and makes sure that they don't become fully extinct.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/science/earth/14turtles.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Gloomy Energy Report Sets the Stage for Climate Talks

The New York Times November 10, 2009 By Jad Mouawad

According to the International Energy Agency, energy consumption will soar over the next few decades, resulting in a rise in global temperatures. Unfortunetly, carbon emissions will rise by 40% by 2030 without a new global agreement. The world will have to spen $500 billion to cut emissions for each year they delay the agreement.

It's unfortunate how they aren't passing the global agreement and we have to throw our money away each year. This author makes it known that we need to do something in order to save our world or else it will become destroyed.


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/business/energy-environment/11oil.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Harmful Levels of Mercury Are Found

The New York Times November 11, 2009 By The Associated Press


A federal study revealed that about half of the American lakes and reservoirs contain fish with a great amount of toxic metal mercury. The Environmental Protection Agency found mercury in all fish samples collected from 500 lakes from the years 2000-2003. The mercury found in this fish is harmful and could cause a lot of damage to the nervous system.

It's a shame how much mercury has been found in the lakes and resevoirs. The Environmental Protection Agency collected so many samples and hopefully all of these harmful fish get taken care of or thrown away because that could be deadly.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/us/11brfs-HARMFULLEVEL_BRF.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

Mt. Kilimanjaro Ice Cap Continues Rapid Retreat

The New York Times November 2, 2009 By Sindya N. Bhanoo

Scientists have reported that the ice atop Mt. Kilimanjaro has continued to retreat rapidly. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences have not established whether or not the cause of the melting ice caps is due to humans. 85% of the ice cover has been covered since 1912, has vanished.

This article has proven that no one is doing anything about the mountains and the ice caps in all different parts of the world. They are all slowly melting away and we don't know the cause of it at the moment. Sindya found all the perfect facts of this article and did a good job stating it.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/world/africa/03melt.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Gore’s Dual Role: Advocate and Investor

The New York Times November 2, 2009 By John M. Broder


Mr. Gore wishes to become a member and lead the Silver Spring Networks. It's a global green energy revolution and he is proud to be an active member against global warming. Mr. Gore has invested a great amount of money towards environmentally friendly technology ever since he left the government in 2001. He has donated money towards groups such as the Alliance for Climate Protection and the Climate Project.

I think this a great idea how Mr. Gore is fighting for environmental friendly technology. If more people decided to contribute to this than our society would be a lot better. I am glad he is doing all of this and hopefully it works out!


http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/business/energy-environment/03gore.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&adxnnlx=1257616950-cCeeJm8dhFPkRxPUsuWaQA

Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska

The New York Times October 29, 2009 By John M. Broder


There are roughly 3,500 bears in two groups and they need a lot more space for their habitat. The greatest threat to the polar bear is the melting of sea ice caused by climate change. It's crucial for these poor bears to live in an area that is simply melting away. The Interior Department proposed designating a bunch of land, sea and ice along the northern coast of Alaska.

I wish there was something I could do to help out the polar bears! It's a shame watching them become extinct because they are such cute animals! This author describes how the interior departments proposals are trying to help out.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/science/earth/23bear.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

BMW Offers Plug-In Electric Diesel Hybrid (and It’s Green, Too)

The New York Times October 21, 2009 By Phil Patton


The automobile company, BMW, is deciding to go green with their new cars! The new sports car will be a plug-in electric diesel hybrid. They are trying to help out with the global warming situation and they are going green! People love the idea of showing off their new cars and especially if its helping out the environment, so BMW comes up with an idea to make their cars stylish!

This is a great situation and the author incorporated all of the data that is necessary. I would love to buy this car! I have a hand me down BMW sports car...so a new update would be ideal!



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/automobiles/autospecial2/22ADRIAN.html?partner=rss&emc=rss