Global Warming: Pine beetles thriving at higher elevations

CU researchers document accelerated breeding by tree-killing insects By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — In one of the clearest signs yet that global warming is having a direct impact on the environment and economy of the Colorado high country, a trio of University of Colorado researchers say they’ve shown that mountain pine beetles have responded Read the original post: Global Warming: Pine beetles thriving at higher elevations … [Read more...]

Tyre recycling initiative announced

Government will provide funding of $133,000 to the Product Stewardship Foundation to explore recycling options for used tyres, Environment Minister Nick Smith announced today. The rest is here: Tyre recycling initiative announced … [Read more...]

City pitches its case: Recycling can be a plus for local business

Could drinking more be better for the environment? Read the rest here: City pitches its case: Recycling can be a plus for local business … [Read more...]

Recycling nightmare seems to be going nowhere

Some Jackson residents would be surprised to see where their recycling ends up collecting. One recycler found horrible expanding piles of paper, plastics and other items while trying to do her part for the environment. Go here to see the original: Recycling nightmare seems to be going nowhere … [Read more...]

Inhofe: Cap and trade is ‘dead, gone, forever’

Oklahoma Sen. Originally posted here: Inhofe: Cap and trade is ‘dead, gone, forever’ … [Read more...]