Back in the 1896 there were localized instances of honey bee hives simply "going out of business". Bees died off. Currently there seems to be another die off, with scientists speculating that it could be the use of cell phones disrupting the bees' memories, so that when they return to a...

[quote user="tater03"] I had not heard about this. I think that this is a great idea and to be honest with all that they have had to face that they would remember to think about this is a testement to their community. [/quote] I bet this will put this town on the map! Can you imagine how many...

Banks are putting pressure on the US to join the carbon emission trading system, or at east start their own. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/26/business/26bank.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

CSM put out a recent article tracking the growth of greenhouse gas regulations on cars and what the states are doing about it. Very neat if it's a hot topic in your area! Link: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0914/p01s02-usgn.html

Manufacturers are implementing electric motors throughout cars to better mileage. A very cool look at ways to cut down emissions until alternative energy sources become mainstream. Link: http://www.enn.com/technology/article/22734 Does your vehicle have electric motors? How do they work for you?

After much debate, leaders from 158 countries have come to an agreement on greenhouse gas emission reductions. Link: http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/22626 Do you think these numbers are stringent enough? Do you think they are achievable?

NPR takes a peak at the costs (both financial and environmental) associated with heating and cooling your homes. A must read for anyone with an AC or heating unit! Link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13941744 Have you implemented any of these measures? Are they working for you...

Germany is moving forward with emission cutting measures. Check out this article to see what their goals are and how they might do it. Link: http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/43908/story.htm Do you think countries in North America should follow?

Western states and provinces are banding together to reduce emissions in a cap and trade system. Do you think this will be effective? Will the system spread to other states and provinces, or will the federal government intervene and shut it down? Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20406742/

California's aggressive climate change plans have quickly spread around the world. The state government has even issued lawsuits against counties to spur the green movement. Link: http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/aug2007/2007-08-21-091.asp Do you think this is effective? What is being done in your...