Going naturally into the hereafter

Some cemeteries are requiring eco-friendly burials, including such things as biodegradable caskets.

It's the ultimate recycling.

"No embalming, no vault and you have to use a biodegradable casket if you use one at all," said Kimberly Campbell, vice president of Memorial Ecosystems Inc., which operates the Ramsey Creek cemetery in rural South Carolina.

In 1998, Campbell's physician husband opened a cemetery that kicked off the contemporary green burial movement in the U.S. This cemetery allows grave makers.

However, it is not permitted in natural burial sections of Forever Fernwood in Mill Valley, Calif.

The cemetery near San Francisco is like an electronic scavenger when locating the grave of a departed loved one.

"We issue the family a Google map with the GPS coordinates," said Jay Boileau, executive vice president of Forever Enterprises, owner of the 32-acre facility.

Fernwood Cemetery was traditonally a normal burial but all the burials there now have to go natural. The plots currently sell for about $6,000 on the low end and go up to about $9,000, depending on the burial location.

"Your last act of life," Boileau said, "becomes one of land preservation."

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-greendeath28oct28,1,4647439.story?ctrack=3&cset=true

Myspace releases "green" book

MySpace and HarperCollins are collaborating on an Environmental Book,which has a release set for Earth Day.

MySpace is currently the world's sixth most popular English-language website and the sixth most popular website in any language, and the third most popular website in the United States.

On April 22, Earth Day, the online network will collaborate with a children's imprint of HarperCollins on an environmental handbook.

"How great it is to launch a partnership with a company with as large an influence as MySpace on such an important topic," said Jane Friedman, President and CEO of HarperCollins.

"MySpace has entire online communities, such as the Impact Channel and OurPlanet, dedicated solely to environmental and social causes," Tom Anderson, co-founder and president of MySpace, said.

"The first MySpace book is just one more way we are working to engage the MySpace community in environmental issues and encourage people to take action."

A paperback original will be written by freelance jounalist Jeca Taudte and will soon be called Myspace/Our Planet: Change is Possible.

The book will be about 160 pages and cost about $12.95. A first printing of 200,000 is planned.
The book will feature ideas from MySpace users, who through Nov. 7 can post environmental tips on http://www.myspace.com/ourplanet.

The contributers suggestions will be woven into the book, either it be a sentence or a paragraph. However, they will not be paid, but will be credited by their usernames and geographic location.

The main idea of this book is that teenagers are not only contributing , but are also being provided a blueprint on how to help the environment.

As environmental issues become more aware throughout the community, myspace is a great way for people to take action.

-Chasta-
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,,2-13-1443_2207932,00.html

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory?id=3768306

Bedroom Done in Green

In the Home section of the LA Times, an interior designer by the name of Cory Pernicano mixes glam and green for a young Hollywood Home for the annual design showcase in West Hollywood.

Pernicano combines flashy installations from Fendi Casa and Minotte.

The bedroom is cool and crunchy, with walls finished in American Clay earth plaster and Kravet Green wallpaper wainscoting made from recycled bottles.

Designer Pernicano selected sustainable furniture from Cisco Home, including a driftwood floor lamp and a side table with a reclaimed teak top.

The designer added nearly 3 feet to the height of Cisco's Rowan wingback bed, upholstered in black cork fabric and available through Cory Pernicano Design, (323) 667-1390.

The free show, sponsored by Hollywood Life magazine, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 6 at the Pacific Design Center, 8786 Melrose Ave., Suite B219.

Starting from the bedroom is the first step to eliminating environmental issues. Pernicano made a statement that there are other materials that people can use for a more healthier and cleaner environment.

http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/home/la-hm-scoutyoung25oct25,1,2317181.story?ctrack=5&cset=true

California to sue EPA—next week

California's attorney genera with the support of governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had promised to sue the EPA this past Wednesday for a waiver allowing the state to enforce stricter vehicle emission laws passed in 2005.

They decided to postpone the suite because of the wildfires currently ravaging the southland.

Of the news outlets reviewed, the San Jose Mercury News had the shortest piece with Reuters having a slightly longer piece. The Associated Press ran a story early Monday morning stating the governor's promise to sue on Wednesday. I found it interesting that they kept the story intact, simply changed the first few paragraphs to include the new information on the suit's delay.

It made sense for the AP to keep the last paragraphs intact as they still contain current information; basically stating that the auto makers are filing a suit barring California from enforcing the stricter laws.

The AP: http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2007/10/23/california_postpones_epa_lawsuit/

REUTERS: http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN2335791120071024

San Jose Mercury News: http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_7265527

Technorati tags: EPA, Schwarzenegger

Loss of elephant habitat

Six misbehaving wild elephants were electrocuted after drinking rice beer in India's remote north east.

A herd of 40 trespassed on a village in Meghalaya state where one of them broke a utility pole.

The elephants are known to have developed a taste for rice beer brewed by tribal communities and stored in outdoor in India's north east.

The story was treated in a very comical way by most news outlets; of the major American news outlets the Associated Press made the best attempt to keep composure and professionalism limiting itself to using the childish term "berserk."

The South African website News24.com used the absurd headline "Elephants die after beer binge" then quoting an activist describing what reads very much like a comical script. According to Google.com The Press Association used the headline "Jumbos' brew tragedy," again making fun of a serious matter.

BBC News took the most serious approach, treating the matter like the real environmental issue it is; also addressing the demise of these elephants' habitats.

-oScar

The Associated Press: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21432722/

News24.com: http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_2207800,00.html

BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7058031.stm

Technorati tags: Asian elephants, rice beer

France

Nicolas Sarkozy, France's president, has put environmental issues at the top of his newly elected agenda.

At a U.N. summit, Sarkozy urged developed countries to cut gases by 50 percent. Especially his new pal, George Bush.

some ideas:
-stickers on food packaging indicating how much carbon dioxide was emitted in making the product
-lowering speed limits on roads throughout France to encourage fuel efficiency
- charging households per pound of garbage they produce
-charging money to drive in big cities
- refitting historic mansions to make them more energy efficient

However, the AP reports France is more dependent on nuclear energy than any other nation and is behind in recycling and energy conservation.

Greenpeace has some issues with the proposed "ideas". As well as France's use of genetically modified food. Greenpeace feels that some of these actions are not enough. They think the use of genetically modified food should be completely banned, not just a "temporary freeze".

But the proposed year of change surprised me; 2050!

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GREENING_OF_FRANCE?SITE=KMOV&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Today’s issue of the Daily 49er featured an air quality story by Roxanne Moreno as the main topic.

It uses a partial quote to describe the air quality as being in an unhealthy category, but the story fails to mention what this means, rendering the story meaningless without the reader going out of the way to research the topic.

The Long Beach Press Telegram also covered the issue, adding some more detail with data from the Port of Long Beach. However, the Press Telegram also used a vague and undefined term, “very unhealthy.”

Both stories failed to mention that the type of pollution in the Long Beach air is particle pollution that will mostly affect people who are predisposed to suffer breathing problems. They also failed to mention that the particle pollution levels are well above the federal standard.

This is a huge discrepancy on behalf of the news stories given that most air pollution issues circle around ozone and nitrous oxide—which causes smog and the most serious health problems—and the levels of both of these pollutants are well within normal.

-oScar

Daily 49er: http://media.www.daily49er.com/media/storage/paper1042/news/2007/10/23/News/Socal.Fires.Worsen.Long.Beach.Air.Quality-3049956.shtml
Press Telegram: http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_7258105
Port of Long Beach air quality data: http://polb.airsis.com/CurrentData.aspx

Leaning on green to bolster revenue

Many companies are turning to eco-friendlier production methods to attract customers.

A man by the name of Francisco Pinedo started making furniture as a teenager and became fascinated to make a little green.

In 2005, Pinedo's business, Cisco Bros. Corp. furniture company in Los Angeles, began producing a line of furniture that used only reclaimed or sustainable woods, organic textiles and natural padding materials. Even the detergent used to wash the fabrics is environmentally friendly.

"I was always close to the environment," said Pinedo, 45, who grew up in a Mexican village so remote that there was no electricity. "It was out of a conviction that I wanted to do this. And then I realized it was also a great niche."

As companies begin to look into more green products, they have seen in the last six months of cosumer interests in their goods.

"The environment is in the news every day," said Frederic Scheer, chief executive of Cereplast Inc., a Hawthorne business that makes plastic resin from agricultural products instead of the usual fossil fuels

Scheer was green from the beginning. He founded Cereplast in 2001 and brought on board a group of scientists who developed a process that used starches made from corn, wheat, potatoes and other agricultural products to produce plastic resin. Normally, the resin is made from fossil fuels and is cheaper to produce.

-Chasta Nechvatal

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ciscobiz23oct23,1,5475190.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

Grocer pushes Earthy-friendly store design

Maine prides itself on environmental leadership.

State-owned buildings buy all their energy from renewable sources and state offices are heated by biodiesel.

Now a Maine-based grocery chain has announced plans for a state-of-the-art green supermarket.

Plants would be grown on part of the store's roof to add insulation and control storm water. It would also have photovoltaic panels to generate solar energy, geothermal heating and cooling, high-efficiency refrigeration, energy-efficient lighting and an advanced recycling program.

These features are part of the reason that the supermarket, planned for Maine's capital, Augusta, would be the U.S. Green Building Council's first "platinum certified" green grocery store, said Ronald Hodge, Hannaford's chief executive.

"We can think of no better place for Hannaford to invest in a first-in-the-world environmental design," Hodge said.

Hannaford is part of an industry trend stretching well beyond America's borders, said James Carvin, editor of Supermarket Green News.

Hannaford, which is based in Scarborough, Maine, wants to build its store on the former site of Cony High School. Hodge cast it as "a research laboratory" for the company to test innovations that lower energy use, waste and water consumption.

However, the project would violate a 19th century trust agreement of Daniel Cony, who wanted the site limited only to educational uses. Therefore, a new high school has replaced the building that now stands vacant on the proposed market site.

The building in Maine would incorporate the latest in energy-saving technology. But neighbors fear traffic from shoppers and delivery trucks that the market would draw.

According to Manager Megan Hellstedt of Hannaford's environmental sustainability, it's estimated that the store would be 40% more energy-efficient than the industry standard.

And construction would be environmentally friendly too, says the company, which promises to exceed standards set by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council.

The company's goal was to recycle 95% of the building and its contents said Hellsteadt.

"We are leading by example," said Maine Gov. John Baldacci.

-Chasta Nechvatal

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-ft-hannaford22oct22,1,927944.story

Homeland Security allowed to ravish homeland in name of security.

Homeland Security Secretary used powers given to him by the Real ID Act of 2005 to continue with construction of a wall through protected wildlife areas in Arizona

Yes, that's right! The Real ID Act of 2005 gives this man the power to disregard environmental laws to further this administration's goals, yet The New York Times completely overlooked this fact in its coverage.

Of the stories reviewed, the Associated Press' was the most complete with about 650 words.

The Phoenix Business Journal had the best lead, covering not only the who, what and where, but the why.

-oScar

AP: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21432742/
The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/us/23fence.html?ref=science
Phoenix Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/10/22/daily20.html

Technorati tags: Homeland Security, immigration,

Science-Fiction or Science-Business?

Environmental business is still business. And now more than ever—business and companies are trying to get a solid grasp on the prosperous field.

Russ George is chief executive of Planktos—a company that thinks they have a solution to global warming, by dumping enough iron into the ocean to spur a growth of plankton that will then in turn ingest the carbon dioxide, while Planktos sells carbon credits to big businesses.

This month Planktos “plans to dissolve tons of iron…over 2.47 million acres” near the Galapagos Islands. The iron will cause plankton to bloom and the researches will calculate how much carbon dioxide is ingested. This is considered comparable to planting trees on land.

There still remains much debate over the idea

Pros:
-it is true that plankton, a natural carbon dioxide “eater”, will bloom due to the dissolution of iron
-inexpensive solution “The cost of offsetting carbon through these technologies is less than the cost of building solar panels or windmills,”—Daniel Kammen Professor at UC Berkley)
-it’s too easy!

Cons:
-obviously longer research is essential
-when the plankton is eaten, marine life releases some of the carbon back into the atmosphere. (Same effect with the decomposing of the plankton)
-when plankton blooms-methane and nitrous oxide could release, increasing greenhouse gases
-it’s too easy!

There has to be a catch. What happens when marine animals eat the plankton that probably has higher levels of iron than is natural? What about the idea that more gases are released? So many questions…

Planktos is not the only company vested in this idea either. Climos is another company that boasts legitimate scientists and future research as well.

But to the main point: “going green” has become a lucrative business for those that have the right plan. Possible government subsidies and big money might be speeding the process of finding alternatives to global warming and this worries some.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/01/business/01plankton.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15298749

Playing for the same team?

When it comes to environmental protection legislation, California often sets precedents for other state standards. Many of our politicians have been pro-active in environmental affairs, including our current governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

California has always received waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency that has allowed California to have stricter laws regarding pollution since the enactment of the Clean Air Act in the 1960s.

The EPA is now taking an extensive amount of time in determining whether waivers will be allotted to California. A decision is promised by the end of the year but a legal pursuit, by California, is allowed at the 180 day deadline which is this coming Monday.

The Supreme Court has officially ruled that carbon dioxide is a pollutant. California intends to do is cut emissions by 30 percent by 2016.

If an unfortunate decision does come true there could still be hope for California, conservationists or anyone that has any stake in the EPA to make a right decision.
“Two staffers on Capitol Hill, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Democratic members were looking at the possibility of getting Congress to override an unfavorable EPA decision, making it a global-warming and states'-rights test case” (MercuryNews.com)

The article gave no reason to why the EPA has let the decision come down to the wire:
“Democrats are worried that the lobbying efforts against the waiver by Bush administration transportation officials and the auto industry means that "the fix is in," as Rep. Henry Waxman of Los Angeles put it, and that the EPA will turn down the request.”

Upon some googling of the EPA, I found one basic EPA guideline to be very important: it is necessary to give scientific reason if the EPA chooses not to regulate an area.

On the EPA’s website:"The phrase 'climate change' is growing in preferred use to 'global warming' because it helps convey that there are changes in addition to rising temperatures."

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_7222028?nclick_check=1

Environment for '08

You could call it an obvious choice—but presidential hopefuls call it an agenda. Or even better; a plan.

As the 2008 election rapidly descends upon us there is so much talk surrounding Medicare and Iraq but what about the environment.

Presidential candidates are now running on the “green ticket” reports NPR:
“Candidates who are out talking to the public all the time understand that this is an issue that the public wants to hear about," says Gene Karpinski, president of the League of Conservation Voters.

This is a far cry from last year’s mid term elections as supporting the environment was an issue that Democrats and Republicans were often in opposition on.

There is now a new website devoted to the candidates’ views on environmental issues: http://www.heatison.org/
Here are some statements taken from the candidates on the website. There are clearly two opposing sides but can there be one vision?
The Democrat
Hillary Clinton:
-changing our tax system to stop subsidizing oil
-“energy efficiency is an enormous underutilized energy resource”
- through legislation, there can be “strong targets, uses flexible, market-based mechanisms to get there, provides for investments in new energy technologies, and offsets impacts on low-income Americans."

The Republican
John McCain
-“The announcement today by a top U.S. business leader recognizes that our nation has both an obligation and self-interest in facing head-on the serious environmental, economic and national security threat posed by global warming”
-goal to pass legislation that creates “innovative, meaningful, and economically feasible” measures
-and “facilitate international measures to solve the problem”

Staying true to their party’s platforms—Clinton and McCain’s verbiage outlines where the two parties differ.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10840816

Japan-so hot right now!

I heard about this a while ago but I thought it was a really realistic and cool idea(no pun intended), in doing our part to fight global warming.

In Japan, a policy was implemented that has cut more than 2 million tons of greenhouse gases. Two years ago, the policy stoped men from wearing business suits in government agencies.

From a practical point, it makes complete sense; Cut down on the need for air-conditioning by dressing weather appropriate.

“Cool Biz” has inspired clothing companies to now create lighter attire that is more breathable. With the average thermostat at 82 degrees, you would definitely be inclined to buy such clothing. There is even a “cool biz” haircut!

There are unfortunately some realistic drawbacks to every “save the earth” campaign:
“Japan has pledged under the Kyoto Protocol to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 6 percent below 1990 levels. Instead, emissions have grown 8 percent. The Cool Biz savings amount to 0.1 percent.”(NPR)
Still -- it is a start.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14024250

Local food becomes even more local

Vertical farming is being called an excellent alternative to feeding much of the world’s booming population(another 3 bill by 2050). It seems hard to imagine but it also seems worth looking into.

Bringing world expansion from “out to up” seems very logical as land becomes scarce. Professor Dickson Despommier, of Columbia University, cites one of the positives as disease elimination from crops and less transportation measures. For example: There are studies that show nursing mothers having jet fuel in their breast milk. Could a more isolated environment cut certain risks?

One of the drawbacks would be is the need for power to grow the crops. Some levels would need artificial sunlight some of the feeding would be done by machines. It seems as if maybe a reduction on machine reliance could open jobs.

Already in Arizona, Eurofresh Farms, a 265-acre greenhouse in Arizona, has done well. There is still more research needed in hopes of cutting down electrical consumption to grow the plants


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21154137/

Nobel Prize For a Noble Cause

Al Gore has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his documentary film, “An Inconvenient Truth”. Most of the media has covered the news in one way or another.

The Wall Street Journal reported the news very objective—all the way to the end, when concluding that most of the Democrats have called for environmental action as well as two Republican candidates. The WSJ also had a precursor aricle to the announcement which quoted several news organizations on their adverse opinions if Gore won.

On MSNBC—there were quite a few articles devoted to the new Nobel recipient. They covered the story much better, giving attention to detail as to why he was chosen:
"His strong commitment, reflected in political activity, lectures, films and books, has strengthened the struggle against climate change. He is probably the single individual who has done most to create greater worldwide understanding of the measures that need to be adopted."
MSNBC also covered Gore’s not so greatest fans, for example:
"He's like the proverbial nut that grew into a giant oak by standing his ground," Patrick Michaels, a scholar with the free market Cato Institute, said in a statement. "We can only hope that he can parlay his prize into a run for the U. S. presidency, where he will be unable to hide from debate on his extreme and one-sided view of global warming."


It was also said that however happy President Bush was for Mr. Gore, Bush will not be calling to congratulate him on the award. I guess you cant win them all! Congratulations Mr. Gore and Thank You!


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119217994461357186.html?mod=hps_us_whats_news

http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2007/10/11/last-minute-fight-erupts-over-peace-prize/?mod=sphere_ts

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21262661/from/RS.1/

Poor China

Truly—in the name of having a stronger economy, China has taken much of the brunt work for cheap production and the massive conglomerates and private vendors it facilitates. China is considered one of the most polluted countries in the world (asiannews.com and numerous other webcites), with no help from the rest of us. However disputed, China has started taking serious precautions in order to compete in the global economy and survive.

China is now facing an issue of environmental relocation. This is not to say that economic reasons are not a part of the issue, just not a focus here. The Three Gorges Dam is for hydroelectric production, a renewable resource, and other benefits. Of course there are downfalls such as the probability that over farmed soil will create just more mud and sewage problems in still water (CNN). As well as the relocation of about 4 million people (MSNBC)—it was originally set at 1.3 million(CNN).

Communist China has little to no say on the fate of the dam, but the warning it screams is deafening. Could this be America’s fate if so much damage requires extensive environmental bandages?
But like everything it is hard to pass judgment when the gray area overshadows both options.

(photo: a boy whose family had been relocated)

http://www.cnn.com/EARTH/9711/04/china.dam.reut/
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3568
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21267562

A water crises...again?

No, no--it really never went away. As Southern California drains its water resources thoroughly, it's no wonder that the Metropolitan Water District wants to ration our water supply and raise prices.
Southern California residents do not conserve as much as they need to. Record dry winters have helped put us in the red zone, a drought compromises California's agriculture and our obscenely clean cars.
But there is some positive news: "Locally, Long Beach has taken the most radical action on water conservation. The city's water board has prohibited residents from watering their lawns during the day or more than three times a week. Residents cannot use water hoses to clean driveways, patios, sidewalks or other paved areas unless they use a pressurized broom device.Long Beach restaurants are barred from serving water unless diners expressly request" (LATimes.com)
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/environment/la-me-water9oct09,1,1888237.story?coll=la-news-environment&ctrack=2&cset=true

Possible Nobel Prize

The term "Global Warming" became that of a household name after the Oscar-award documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth".That is not to say it wasn't widely known, but Al Gore and Hollywood have had a hand in commercializing the likelihood of irreparable future events. On October 12--it is anticipated that environmental activists, Al Gore and Shelia Watt-Cloutier, could win the Nobel Peace Prize (Yahoo News). "An award once reserved for statesmen, peacemakers and human rights activists"(Yahoo News)

Something to keep in mind "If a campaigner against global warming carries off the accolade, it will accentuate a shift to reward work outside traditional peacekeeping and reinforce the link between peace and the environment."(MSNBC)

If predictions are correct and the two environmental activists bring the $1.5 million home, it can only allude to one thing: The environment is taking precedence on the global scale.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21149448/

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071005/wl_canada_nm/canada_nobel_peace_col_1

Vermont law challenged by automakers

In it's attempt to forge new vehicle emissions ground, the state of Vermont is facing suits from automakers, appealing a 240-page ruling allowing the state to regulate not not only mileage but also things like was produced by auto air conditioning.

The Wall Street Journal ran a typical easy-to-read long article with loads of details and data.

The Detroit News presented more of the automakers point of view earlier on in the story giving the whole piece a less-than neutral feel.

The Detroit News' second to last paragraph read:

In its defense, Vermont argued that the state's environment is at stake -- even the health of its storied maple syrup industry -- if automakers don't reduce greenhouse gas emissions. State officials also noted that since 1953, the average snowfall has declined by 15 percent and the period of snowfall on the ground yearly has declined by a week per year, harming skiing.


I found this to be a very amusing--almost childish way to handle the issue.

-oScar

The Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119161822493850532.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/UPDATE/710050437

Technorati tags: auto industry, Detroit,

Gore's film approved for UK schools

A British judge has ruled that Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth” is biased, but accompanied by a disclaimer stating so it may be shown in schools.

It was interesting to note the different leads used.

The Associated Press chose to place Gore’s name right at the very top:
“Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore's Oscar-winning climate change docume…”

United Press International’s lead was by far the most news oriented”
“Schools in Britain can show "An Inconvenient Truth" but only after warning students that the film promotes partisan political views.”

The Daily Mail took a split path, using the former vice president’s name and getting right to the news:
“Schools will have to issue a warning before they show pupils Al Gore's controversial film about global warming, a judge indicated yesterday.”


I didn’t notice much bias in the reporting of this news, all three stories evaluated treated it as a straight-news item. The main differences were in the depth of coverage that was given.

-oScar

Associated Press:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/10/02/europe/EU-GEN-Britain-Gores-Documentary.php

United Press International:
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Quirks/2007/10/03/teachers_to_warn_pupils_about_truth_bias/6597/

Daily Mail:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=485336&in_page_id=1811

Technorati tags: Al Gore, global warming, education