Topic: Earth Science
Interior: Climate change threatens migratory birds
AP News
Climate change threatens US migratory bird populations, Interior Department report saysGlobal climate change poses a significant threat to migratory bird populations, which are already stressed by the loss of habitat and environmental pollution, according to a report released Thursday. U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar joined scientists and conservation organizers ...
White House finalizing rules to cut car emissions
Reuters Environmental Online Report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is finalizing rules on the first U.S. greenhouse gas emission standard for automobiles, which would raise average fuel economy 42 percent by 2016 in a bid to slash oil imports and fight climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department sent the ...
More Americans say global warming exaggerated: poll
Reuters US Online Report Domestic News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A growing number of Americans, nearly half the country, think global warming worries are exaggerated and more people doubt that scientific warnings of severe environmental fallout will ever occur, according to a new Gallup poll. The new doubts come as President Barack Obama pressures Congress to produce legislation ...
Meeting on deforestation boosts morale, budget
AP News
Conference on fighting deforestation boosts morale, budget after morose climate change talksA conference bringing together more than 60 nations Thursday added $1 billion to the fight against deforestation and boosted the morale of those hoping to save the world's forests — a key defense against global warming. Three months after ...
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