The Weekly Planet: Flooding, alternative energy and orange power
We're taking a look at some of the stories affecting our planet. Here's some news you shouldn't miss.
Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan
Treehugger rounds up some of the news on the devasting floods to hit southern Pakistan, the worst flooding to strike the country in living memory. So far, 1.8 million people have been driven from their homes, and 223 have been killed.
Solyndra failure doesn't slow push for wind, solar
The failure of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra doesn't mean a slow down for wind and solar energy, according to Bloomberg. The Obama administration is continuing to invest in alternative energy, working to award $9.2 billion in government financing to renewable energy companies before a Sept. 30 deadline.
Deep oceans could mask global warming
Deep oceans could absorb enough heat to mask global warming for a decade or longer. The ability of deep oceans to store heat could explain period where global warming slows despite there being no change in the amount of energy trapped in the Earth's atmosphere, reports the International Business Times.
Delay on greenhouse gas ruling
The New York Times reports that the EPA won't meet a Sept. 30 deadline for issuing a rule governing greenhouse gas emissions. The agency says the decision is not the result of political from the White House, despite calls from Republicans that the proposed regulation is a jobs killer.
Why can't we kill big oil subsidies?
President Obama has called for an end to big oil subsidies. A significant percentage of Americans think they should end. So why won't big oil subsidies die? Treehugger takes a look at the reasons that such subsidies are so hard to kill.
Fuel your car with...orange peel?
The Express reports that a British scientist may have found a way to turn orange peels, along with other food waste, into fuel and other chemicals. How? Using a specially built microwave -- so don't be tempted to try this at home.
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Over 5 million people have been effected by these floods.
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