Indians Gather to Save the Planet
PALENQUE, Mexico (AP) – North American Indians assembled in the shadow of ancient Mayan pyramids Monday discussed how their tradition wisdom could help save the planet, and were told that even indigenous cultures have struggled with environmental abuse.

China reforms government to boost environmental work – Summary
Beijing – China on Tuesday unveiled plans to restructure the central government by creating five superministries and giving a higher profile to environmental protection and energy saving.

Canadian emission rules target new oil sands plants
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) – Canada announced new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Monday, targeting future oil sands facilities and power plants, in a plan immediately derided by environmentalists as too little, too late.

PM says Australia will meet Kyoto target
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia is on track to meet its greenhouse gas emission target, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Tuesday as United Nations protocols for reducing carbon pollution took effect.

US corn biofuels will expand Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’: scientists
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) – A planned increase in US ethanol production from corn would spell environmental “disaster” for marine species in the Gulf of Mexico, said a co-author of a science study published Monday.

Thirsty Hybrid And Electric Cars Could Triple Demands On Scarce Water Resources
ScienceDaily (Mar. 11, 2008) — Eco-minded drivers in drought-prone states take note: A new study concludes that producing electricity for hybrid and fully electric vehicles could sharply increase water consumption in the United States.

Rock: Electrons Run Through It
ScienceDaily (Mar. 11, 2008) — If the Flintstones had electricity, their wires might have been made of rock. New results in Science Express show that a chunk of hematite can conduct electrons under certain chemical conditions. In addition, the current causes some mineral surfaces to build up while others degrade. These results with iron oxide might be important for water quality, soil evolution, and environmental cleanup.

Holidays for a Living Planet
Berlin/Nairobi, – Green travel tips for the world’s growing number of international tourists were launched today by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The internet-based campaign, “Green Passport”, aims to raise tourists’ awareness of their potential to contribute to sustainable development by making responsible holiday choices.

Australian cemetery to offer carbon-free funerals
CANBERRA (Reuters) – An Australian cemetery has unveiled plans to take the carbon out of cremations by offering new green funerals to help combat global warming.

Con-way Freight Slows Down Trucks to Save Fuel
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 11, 2008 — The transportation company won’t let its trucks go above 62 miles per hour.

Staples Switches to Recycled, Sustainable Paper for Customer Copying, Printing
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 11, 2008 — The company’s 1,400 Copy & Print Centers will use Forest Stewardship Council certified paper as their standard offering.

Toshiba Sets New Environmental Targets
TOKYO, March 10, 2008 — Toshiba plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its products by 7.3 million tons in fiscal year 2012, as well as reach new water consumption goals.

Whaling protest ship heads home, says 500 whales saved
SYDNEY (AFP) – A militant conservation group involved in a series of high-seas clashes with Japanese whalers said Tuesday its ship was heading home after a successful harassment campaign that saved 500 whales.

Loggers destroying monarch’s Mexico home
MEXICO CITY – Satellite photographs show illegal loggers have clear-cut large swathes of trees in the heart of a monarch butterfly reserve in Mexico, threatening the insects’ habitat, a researcher said Monday.

Bush Administration Refuses to Protect Endangered Species Habitat in Michigan and Missouri National Forests
Chicago, IL (March 10, 2008) — Environmental groups challenged the federal government’s decision to exclude all national forest land from a recent endangered species ruling in federal court [Monday].

Conservation groups sue over polar bears
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Three conservation groups sued the Department of the Interior on Monday for missing a deadline on a decision to list polar bears as threatened because of the loss of Arctic sea ice. A decision was due Jan. 9, one year after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed listing the animals as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.