http://www.america.gov http://ow.ly/3h4Ml Arctic shipping will hasten ice cap melt A new study finds that soot particles from marine engine exhaust of passing freighters are contributing to the meltdown in the Arctic. (Ottawa Citizen) Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:22:19 -0500 http://ow.ly/3h4Ml http://ow.ly/2Zdr1 Putting a Price on Nature At a world conference on biodiversity, scientists release an economic value for the world’s natural assets. Forests, soils and wildlife are priceless. (U.N. Environment Programme) Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:29:25 -0400 http://ow.ly/2Zdr1 http://ow.ly/2WMhJ Climate skeptics embrace clean energy The residents of Salina, Kansas, don’t believe in climate change – but have become enthusiastic about energy conservation, thanks to a program that tries not to inject climate politics into energy issues. (New York Times) Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:11:25 -0400 http://ow.ly/2WMhJ http://ow.ly/2QS02 Waste pickers are part of the solution In cities across the developing world, millions survive by collecting rubbish. Noting that they cheaply and efficiently gather materials for recycling, a group of NGOs is urging greater recognition and support for waste pickers at future climate talks. (Yahoo! News) Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:31:46 -0400 http://ow.ly/2QS02