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May 14, 2008
NOAA Chief Urges Creating National Climate Service (AP)
The head of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed the creation of a new National Climate Service to "to separate the science from the political furball of policy."
Senate Votes to Halt Strategic Oil Stockpiling (LA Times)
The Senate, jittery about a political backlash over rising gas prices, has voted by a veto-proof majority to halt deliveries to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over President Bush's objections.
After Avalanche, Alaskan City Is Quick to Embrace Green (NYT)
After an avalanche destroyed its transmission towers, the city of Juneau has cut its electricity use by more than 30% in a matter of weeks, instantly establishing itself as a role model for how to go green, and fast.
Drought Forces Barcelona to Ship in Water (AP)
A ship carrying 5 million gallons of drinking water from Tarragona has docked in Barcelona's port, as part of an unprecedented effort to avoid water restrictions in the country after being hit by the worst springtime drought on record.
BrightSource Energy Lands $115 million for Solar 'Power Tower' (Green Tech Blog, CNET)
BrightSource Energy has raised $115 million from Google.org and a slew of other investors. It's a hefty vote of confidence for its solar power tower technology that converts heat to electricity.
John McCain's campaign has issued a detailed Q&A on his climate change platform.
Britain Having Warmest May since 1772 (UPI)
Wildfires and flash floods accompanied the warmest weather recorded in Britain for the first week of the month of May since 1772, weather records show.
