Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows
ScienceDaily.com | 15 May 2012
Milk poured down Britain's kitchen sinks each year creates a carbon footprint equivalent to thousands of car exhaust emissions, research shows.
 Research

EU says India, China violate carbon law
Reuters | 15 May 2012
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A total of 10 Chinese and Indian commercial airlines have broken EU law requiring them to offset their carbon emissions, while all other international carriers flying to or from Europe have complied, the European Union's climate chief said on Tuesday.
 Climate Change

East Africa: Impact of Climate on Mountain Ecosystems Under Scrutiny
AllAfrica.com | 15 May 2012
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi - A four-year project aimed at addressing the lack of knowledge about the impacts of climate change on food security, livelihoods and economic prosperity in mountain ecosystems has been launched in East Africa.
 Climate Change | Climate Change and Development | Climate Change Impacts

Ethiopia: Country's Efforts on Food Security Amid Drought Praised
AllAfrica.com | 15 May 2012
[UN News] A United Nations humanitarian official today praised the Ethiopian Government for its innovative and effective efforts to build resilience and food self-sufficiency amid increasingly challenging climatic conditions.
 Climate Change | Climate Change and Development | Climate Change Impacts

EU hails airline emissions tax success
Guardian Unlimited | 15 May 2012
More than 99% of major airlines comply with first step of Europe's scheme to charge them for carbon emissionsMore than 99% of all major global airlines have complied with the first step of Europe's controversial scheme to charge them for their carbon emissions.The inclusion of aviation in the...