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May 6, 2008

Economists Criticize Clinton, McCain Gas-Tax Plans (Bloomberg)

More than 200 economists, including four Nobel prize winners, signed a letter rejecting proposals by presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and John McCain to temporarily lift the tax on gas.

Groups Sue to Stop Seismic Oil Exploration in Arctic Seas (AP)

Alaska Native and green groups have filed a lawsuit to stop Shell and BP from conducting seismic oil exploration tests in Arctic waters frequented by whales, seals and other marine species.

At Least 5 Killed in Somalia Food Riots (Los Angeles Times)

Tens of thousands of Somalis rioted yesterday over skyrocketing food prices and the collapse of the nation's currency, ending in clashes that killed at least five protesters, officials have said.

Airline Emissions 'Far Higher than Previous Estimates' (The Independent)

Airlines are pumping 20% more CO2 into the atmosphere than estimates suggest, with total emissions set to reach between 1.2 and 1.5 billion tons annually by 2025, according to a report by four government-funded research bodies.

Heartland Institute Backs off Fraudulent List, Refuses to Apologize (DeSmog Blog)

The Heartland Institute -- the leading climate denial think tank -- has withdrawn its claim of having identified 500 scientists that deny global warming. But it's refusing the demands of many of the scientists to be removed from the list.

Dry Red: Wine's Withering Future (The Australian)

Climate change could wipe out up to 80% of Australia's wine production as large parts of inland irrigation zones become too hot and dry to support grapevines, a US scientist has warned.

Philadelphia Phillies Lead Major Leagues in Green Power (Environment News Service)

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed up to buy 20 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy to serve the club's 43,500-seat Citizens Bank Park. That makes the team the largest green power purchaser in major league baseball.