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Seth MacFarlane is definitely not (a) PC -- Microsoft pulls out of partnership to promote Windows 7. - Jenna Wortham The Internet is on the brink of one of the biggest changes in its history: multilingual Web addresses. - Jenna Wortham A small ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, International Herald Tribune,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Seth MacFarlane,  Microsoft Corporation,  NPR,  Wall Street Journal,  Jay Leno

Campaign to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Levels Picks a Number to Make a Point

Folk singers performed Saturday at an event in Kiev, Ukraine, one of many worldwide calling for cuts in carbon emissions. More Photos » Some 300 people gathered on the City Hall Square in Copenhagen on October 24, 2009 to form the logo of the 350 ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, EcoEarth News,  24 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Bill McKibben,  John Reilly,  Environmental Defense Fund,  NASA

E.P.A. Agrees to Deadline in ’11 for Setting Rules on Mercury Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency, resolving a lawsuit aimed at cutting the flow of mercury and other toxic substances from coal- or oil-burning power plants, has agreed to develop standards by late 2011 for limiting such emissions. Environmental and ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, The New York Times,  23 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Mercury,  Environmental Protection Agency,  Bill Clinton,  Natural Resources Defense Council

Some Hint at Progress on Climate Deal

A two-day meeting of officials from countries responsible for the bulk of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions ended Monday in London with hints that rich and developing nations might be able to bridge at least some of their differences on issues ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, EcoEarth News,  19 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Ed Miliband,  European Union,  George W. Bush,  US State Department

Obama Aide Concedes Climate Law Must Wait

President Obama’s top climate and energy official said Friday that there was virtually no chance Congress would have a climate and energy bill ready for him to sign before negotiations on a global climate treaty begin in December in Copenhagen. Carol ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, EcoEarth News,  3 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress,  Barbara Boxer

Walruses Suffer Substantial Losses as Sea Ice Erodes

A team of wildlife specialists taking tissue samples from walruses that were crushed during a stampede last month. Coastal sea ice has been decreasing, stressing walruses. Masses of lumbering walruses have been crowding on beaches and rocks along the ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, EcoEarth News,  3 Oct 2009

Related Topics: United States Geological Survey

U.S. Climate Bill Called Unlikely Before Talks

President Obama’s top aide on climate and energy said Friday that there was virtually no chance that Congress would have a climate and energy bill ready for him to sign before international negotiations begin in December in Copenhagen on a global ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, The New York Times,  2 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress,  Barbara Boxer,  John Kerry

Dot Earth: On Walruses and Warming

By 2050 or so, the world population is expected to reach nine billion, essentially adding two Chinas to the number of people alive today. Those billions will be seeking food, water and other resources on a planet where, scientists say, humans are ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, The New York Times,  2 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Andrew C. Revkin,  John Simon,  Twitter Inc,  Facebook Inc.,  Barack Obama

Dot Earth: Obama and Copenhagen: A December Return?

Pool Photo by Charles Dharapak President Obama; the first lady, Michelle Obama; and Mayor Richard M. Daley of Chicago delivered their presentations Friday to the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen. There are political risks whether Mr. Obama ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, The New York Times,  2 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Michelle Obama,  Al Gore,  Richard M. Daley,  International Olympic Committee,  Dave Roberts

Dot Earth: Another Species on the Brink

Liu Chen Han, via Steven Mims The Chinese paddlefish, a denizen of the Yangtze River, has not been seen alive for six years, despite thorough surveys. On Tuesday, I contacted Steven Mims at Kentucky State University, an expert on the American ...

From ANDREW C. REVKIN, The New York Times,  30 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Andrew C. Revkin,  John Simon,  Twitter Inc,  Facebook Inc.

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