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An ice island four times the size of Manhattan has broken off from one of Greenland’s two main glaciers, in the biggest such event in the Arctic in nearly 50 years. Scientists say the enormous ice island is not clear evidence of global warming, but is part of ”disturbing picture” of climate change. Source: Reuters

Maryland’s economy is picking itself back up with the help of new “green” jobs. New manufacturing opportunities in the state are becoming available, making electric motors and other new energy technology products. Clean Skies News explores whether high labor and rising energy costs will allow such jobs to stay in America, or whether those manufacturing plants will close up shop and head elsewhere once the technology matures and is available overseas – where labor costs are lower. Source: Clean Skies News

As Congress continues the debate in its efforts to draft a successful energy bill, one element is missing: – a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES). That would require homes and utilities to use more renewable generation. However, federal assistance in the form of grants, tax-breaks and other incentives are pieces of the puzzle that might be necessary to make such a goal affordable for the renewable industries – such as wind, solar and geothermal. Source: Clean Skies News

In a new report, scientists from 48 countries say that 10 indicators related to surface temperatures all tell the same story: Global warming is undeniable. Source: CBC