Selectopedia.Org: Selected Web Contents: Environment Green Year 2007 ================================================================================ host on 27 December, 2007 09:22:00 2007 may go down as the year in which the world truly woke up to the climate change. AFP video report Carbon Offset Explained ================================================================================ host on 21 December, 2007 10:22:00 Carbon Offsetting is gaining popularity among celebrities and others. Idea is to contribute towards environmental causes to offset some pollution created in day to day living. Many organizations and websites are offering carbon offset programs. Does it make any sense? Kiplinger video discussion. Harnessing Wind Power on the Sea and Set Sail ================================================================================ host on 18 December, 2007 06:02:00 Cargo Ship plans to sail across the Atlantic by harnessing the wind power in more than a century. Computerized para-gliders known as skysails are being used to tap wind energy to push the ships on the sea. New Climate Accord Reached at Bali Conference ================================================================================ host on 14 December, 2007 10:37:00 Delegates at the UN’s climate talks in Bali have reached an agreement after a night of bitter wrangling. ‘Undiplomatic’ Gore blames U.S. for Bali Stalemate ================================================================================ host on 13 December, 2007 09:09:00 At United Nations (UNFCCC) conference in Bali former U.S. Vice President and this year’s Nobel peace prize winner Al Gore blamed his own country for creating stalemate in finding consensus on a new approach to reducing carbon emissions. Losing India’s islands in Sundarbans ================================================================================ host on 12 December, 2007 02:31:00 Eastern India’s Sundarbans mangrove region, listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of most spectacular natural wonders, is loosing its’ islands rapidly due to rising sea levels from the effects of global warming. Thousands of people already displaced due to this are being called as environmental refugees. An AFP video report Birth of a rare South China Tiger ================================================================================ host on 05 December, 2007 02:18:00 In a South African wildlife reserve a rare South China Tiger was born last week. This newborn becomes a part of the critically endangered South China Tiger family which has less than 100 members all over the world. Endangered humpback whale targeted by Japanese whaling ================================================================================ host on 25 November, 2007 09:13:00 Japanese whaling fleet set off for the Antarctic Ocean for annual whale hunt that will include endangered humpback whales. Climate Change Report from the U.N. ================================================================================ host on 18 November, 2007 11:38:00 The U.N. has released a comprehensive report on climate change and calls for U.S. action. CBS news video.