Climate change hitting Arctic faster, harder
Climate change is having a greater and faster impact on the Arctic than previously thought, according to a new study by the global conservation organization WWF. The new report, called Arctic Climate Impact Science — An Update Since ACIA, represents the most wide-ranging reviews of arctic climate impact science since the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) was published in 2005.

President Uses High Gas Prices to Bushwhack Arctic Refuge
Gas prices are sending everyone into a state of hysteria. But the fact that the cost of gasoline is skyrocketing should come as no surprise to anyone: the planet has a limited amount of petroleum, and people have been using it up as fast as it gets sucked out of the ground, processed in a refinery, and trucked to the nearest pump.

Mass Mobilizations in Mexico Temporarily Stop Bush-Calderon Oil Privatization
The Peaceful Civil Resistance Movement in Mexico has entered a new stage in their struggle against the U.S.-led offensive to privatize Pemex, Mexico’s national oil corporation. On Friday, April 25, the deputies of the three political parties that make up the Broad Progressive Front (FAP) ended their 16-day takeover/occupation of the Senate and National Assembly chambers in Mexico after a deal was worked out with the legislative coordinators of the two ruling parties in Mexico: the PRI and the PAN.

Germany, France cancel 2009 nuclear waste transport – Summary
Berlin – The controversial shipment of highly radioactive nuclear waste from a French reprocessing plant to a German storage facility will not take place next year, the German Environment Ministry said in Berlin Tuesday.

Biofuels under fire as food crisis looms
Hamburg – The increased use of biofuels has been partially responsible for a hefty increase in food prices worldwide with Western governments now having second thoughts on green fuels such as ethanol.

Washable diapers are better for the environment, says Dutch study
Amsterdam – Washable diapers contribute to a better environment, a Dutch foundation for the protection of the environment said Tuesday.

Boost For ‘Green Plastics’ From Plants
ScienceDaily (Apr. 30, 2008) — Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into ‘biofactories’ capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.
Using degradable plastics could negate the problem with disposable diapers.

Tesco Adds Carbon Footprint to Product Labels
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Shoppers at Tesco supermarkets can now see the carbon footprint of certain items just by checking the label.

SAS Develops Software to Analyze, Recommend Sustinability Efforts
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Business intelligence software developer SAS has releases SAS for Sustainability Management to help companies better understand their current and future environmental impact.

Getting the Most Out of Your E-Waste
When companies recycle e-waste, they need to ensure that every stage of the recycling process is set up appropriately, from where the waste is sent to how it’s processed. But the effort is worth it. Aside from helping the environment, proper e-waste disposal can be a revenue stream and protect a company’s work.

Pepsi Cans to Promote Recycling
Over seven billion Pepsi cans will be branded with recycling messages provided by the National Recycling Coalition as part of Pepsi’s new “Have we met before?” campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to show that new aluminum cans are produced with at least 40 percent recycled aluminum. Recycling factoids will be featured on 750 million Pepsi/Diet Pepsi aluminum cans per month.

Judge Gives Agency Deadline for Decision on Polar Bear
A federal judge gave the Interior Department until May 15 to come to a decision on whether to give polar bears protection under the Endangered Species Act.