and Editorializes about Environmental Issues.
Mystery meat: let's be open about food's origins.
The U.S. economy manages to follow the law and label every electronic gadget and stitch of clothing with where it comes from, but telling where food originates is called too daunting. Albuquerque Tribune, New Mexico. Opinion
A tough climate for sound science. The weight of the science says global warming is real and that human activities are major contributing factors. Still, some Congress members challenge this. Roanoke Times, Virginia. Editorial
Put water needs first. Georgia's mismanaging one of our most precious and finite natural resources will eventually take a toll on the environment that supports us and could cost us millions in lost jobs and growth. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia. Editorial
Open the door to curing Alzheimer's. America is getting serious about preparing for the possibility of an outbreak of avian flu. Would that it could muster the same sense of urgency for a disease that is already here.
Washington Post. Opinion
A hockey stick wake-up. This week's confirmation of the hockey stick trend line for global warming should help mobilize policymakers to end business as usual. Boston Globe, Massachusetts. Editorial
Dangers of denial. It's time to accept warnings about global warming. Global-warming skeptics, including politicians connected to the oil industry, will doubtless claim vindication in a report that says it's merely "plausible" that the Earth is now hotter than it's been in 2,000 years. Salt Lake Tribune, Utah. Editorial
New warnings on mercury. California study should prompt stricter controls on emissions. Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Florida. Opinion
The powers of advertising. A recent advertisement by Alcoa claims the company is moving towards zero waste, but the advertisement is typical of the advertising craft - crafty and deceptive. Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago. Opinion
Failing the acid test: excess CO2 is poisoning the oceans. A continual rise in carbon-dioxide emissions could bring marine life to the verge of a mass extinction not seen since the dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago. Hartford Courant, Connecticut. Opinion
Mercury emissions. Last week, the state Senate derailed an attempt to strengthen a weak federal proposal to reduce mercury emitted from coal-fired power plants. Now the House is poised to pass the same bad bill. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. Editorial
Let's not dismiss Hawking's warning. Although the environment has become an international issue, one has to wonder about what's really in store for our planet. Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan. Editorial