Rising Sea Levels to Flood U.S. Historical Sites
Ultimately, rising seas will likely swamp the first American settlement in Jamestown, Va., as well as the Florida launch pad that sent the first American into orbit, many climate scientists are predicting. In about a century, some of the places that make America what it is may be slowly erased.

Ozone deal called boost to fighting climate change
OTTAWA (Reuters) – A deal by 191 nations to eliminate ozone-depleting substances 10 years ahead of schedule is a “pivotal moment” in the fight against global warming, Canadian Environment Minister John Baird said on Saturday.

New Low Cost Solar Panels Ready for Mass Production
Colorado State University’s method for manufacturing low-cost, high-efficiency solar panels is nearing mass production… Produced at less than $1 per watt, the panels will dramatically reduce the cost of generating solar electricity and could power homes and businesses around the globe with clean energy for roughly the same cost as traditionally generated electricity.

Regulation key to greener buildings
Regulation is the most effective means to achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions from buildings, a sector which accounts for some 30-40 % of global energy use. Regulatory and control instruments such as building codes and appliance standards are the most effective way to increase energy efficiency, and so mitigate the industry’s impact on global warming.

Top Execs are Embracing Corporate Responsibility
A new survey of executives finds many companies are increasing their spending on environmental, social, and governance issues, in spite of a decline in business confidence.

Global corporate climate change report released
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a collaboration of over 315 institutional investors with assets under management of more than $41 trillion, releases its 5th annual global report, providing the largest and most comprehensive database of strategies from the world’s largest corporations regarding the impact of climate change on shareholder value.

Australia’s PM goes green, opponents see red
Australia’s prime minister, facing a tough re-election fight and under pressure over his climate credentials, has pledged new “clean energy” targets in a move environment groups said would not sway green-leaning voters.