Record Heat Bakes Much of U.S.

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World Population to Surpass 7 Billion in 2011; Explosive Population Growth Means Challenges for Developing Nations

ScienceDaily (July 28, 2011) — Global population is expected to hit 7 billion later this year, up from 6 billion in 1999. Details here.


A crowded beach in China.
Courtesy of AcidCow.com

NASA Measures Wildfire Pollution Pouring Over Niagara Falls

ScienceDaily (July 29, 2011) 
Water isn't the only thing pouring over Niagara Falls. Pollution from fires...Details here.

Courtesty of 4 Season Tours

Arctic Scientist Who Exposed Climate Threat to Polar Bear is Suspended

Suzanne Goldenberg - guardian.co.uk - 28/07/11

US government conducts 'integrity inquiry' on federal biologist amid lobbying by oil firms for Arctic permits. Details here.
My Grandson admires a fake bear at the zoo.
One day, will that be all that's left? PLT photo.

Latest DFO Scientist Muzzling Part of Bigger Pattern Ignored by Media

The Common Sense Canadian - 27 July 2011 - by Rafe Mair

The revelation by two Vancouver newspapers that a Department of Fisheries scientist has been muzzled simply underscores how badly they have covered environmental matters in general. Details here.

Mindless Consumers Force Campbell's to Put More Salt Back in Their US Soup!

W. Gifford-Jones MD - 07/22/20 - Wpg. Free Press

Consumers killing themselves with salt. Details here.

Pakistan Floods - a Year Later

July 27'11 UN - Rome

Smallholders helped back on their feet - but further support needed. Details here.

UN photo