'Warming hole' delayed climate change over eastern United States
ScienceDaily.com | 27 Apr 2012
Climate scientists have discovered that particulate pollution in the late 20th century created a "warming hole" over the eastern United States -- that is, a cold patch where the effects of global warming were temporarily obscured. The findings have implications for industrial nations (like China) that have not yet tightened air quality regulations.
 Global Warming | Research

Africa: Will Climate Change Tip Poor Nations' Health Systems Over the Edge?
AllAfrica.com | 27 Apr 2012
[AlertNet] Killer health problems such as diarrhoea, malnutrition, malaria and dengue are highly sensitive to climate change and could worsen in the coming decades, health experts agree. But how, where and to what extent remains unclear.
 Climate Change | Climate Change and Development | Climate Change Impacts

Kenya: KFS to Plant Trees On 500 Acres in Marakwet
AllAfrica.com | 27 Apr 2012
[The Star] The Kenya Forest Services has announced plans to plant trees on a 1,200 acres piece of land in Elgeyo-Marakwet county. The programme, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Scheme, will involve planting both exotic and indigenous trees. The trees will be grown in both government and private land with the help of community for
 Climate Change | Climate Change and Development | Climate Change Impacts

Africa: Continent Ready to Embrace a Low-Carbon Future
AllAfrica.com | 27 Apr 2012
[World Bank] Addis Ababa - Carbon reduction can be combined with development and rising incomes
 Climate Change | Climate Change and Development | Climate Change Impacts

Environmental leaders slam Cameron's speech as 'hot air'
Environment Data Interactive Exchange | 27 Apr 2012
Prime Minister David Cameron has come under fire from leading environmental figures after what was heralded as a keynote green economic speech was downgraded.
 Climate Change