Yesterday, an anonymous copy editor gave us a hand by posting copy corrections in the comments section of several of our posts. Jay and I have been racking our brains to figure out who this might have been. My pap is a part-time copy editor so I thought it was him. I called home - nope - not him. To our phantom copy editor: We have no way of reaching you personally, so a public acknowledgement is in order. Thank you very much for your help! Comments and feedback are always welcome at earthscreen.

The American Institute of Physics publishes a website with a wealth of information on Climate Science and its history. This is from an introduction to an essay about the opening salvo of the climate debate: "Before scientists would take greenhouse effect warming seriously, they had to get past a counter-argument of long standing. It seemed certain that the immense mass of the oceans would quickly absorb whatever excess carbon dioxide might come from human activities. Roger Revelle discovered that the peculiar chemistry of sea water prevents that from happening. His 1957 paper with Hans Suess is now widely regarded as the opening shot in the global warming debates." Click here to read the essay.

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In Hollywood-speak, An Inconvenient Truth has legs - meaning, the movie has staying power at the box office. After one and a half months in release, the film is still hovering near the top ten of North American box office receipts. Articles like this AP headliner can't hurt: Scientists OK Gore's movie for accuracy. Seth Borenstein writes: "Robert Corell, chairman of the worldwide Arctic Climate Impact Assessment group of scientists, read the book and saw Gore give the slideshow presentation that is woven throughout the documentary. "I sat there and I'm amazed at how thorough and accurate," Corell said. "After the presentation I said, `Al, I'm absolutely blown away. There's a lot of details you could get wrong.' ... I could find no error.""

The Hibiscus is used by many cultures to settle the stomach and to prevent high blood pressure. As the rate of extinction of rainforest plants increases, we risk losing undiscovered medicines for illnesses from cancer to HIV. This photograph was taken by Nate Pagel for earthscreen. Nate found this Hibiscus in Los Volcanes National Park in El Salvador. earthscreen members get a larger version of this and other free photos when they join earthscreen.

From the LA Times: "Should all of the ice sheet ever thaw, the meltwater could raise sea level 21 feet and swamp the world's coastal cities, home to a billion people. It would cause higher tides, generate more powerful storm surges and, by altering ocean currents, drastically disrupt the global climate. Climate experts have started to worry that the ice cap is disappearing in ways that computer models had not predicted. By all accounts, the glaciers of Greenland are melting twice as fast as they were five years ago, even as the ice sheets of Antarctica — the world's largest reservoir of fresh water — also are shrinking, researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of Kansas reported in February."

The Earth is the hottest it has been in at least 400 years, probably even longer. The National Academy of Sciences, reaching that conclusion in a broad review of scientific work requested by Congress, reported Thursday that the "recent warmth is unprecedented for at least the last 400 years and potentially the last several millennia." A panel of top climate scientists told lawmakers that the Earth is running a fever and that "human activities are responsible for much of the recent warming." The time to reduce your global warming is now.

This is a very encouraging development. A young company, Nanosolar, just received $100 million funding to accelerate production of their lower cost solar panels. "Cost is the company's primary weapon, said CEO Martin Roscheisen. Rather than producing solar cells made out of rigid silicon, the company has come up with a way to embed CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-selenium) into thin polymer films. Ultimately, a solar panel from Nanosolar will cost about one-fifth to one-tenth the cost of a standard silicon solar panel, and expanding factory capacity will be easier, according to the company."

Pierre-Henry Deshayes of the AFP reports: "A "doomsday vault" carved into the permafrost of a remote Arctic mountain will next year house samples of the world's most important seeds, with the goal of providing mankind with a Noah's Ark of food in the event of global catastrophe." The vault is located under permafrost. Global warming has been a consideration in selecting the location and ideal conditions. The project is the work of Global Crop Diversity Trust. Both the article and the website are fascinating.

Steven Hawking is arguably one of the smartest people on the planet. In a recent talk in China, he said he was "very worried about global warming." He also said he was afraid that Earth "might end up like Venus, at 250 degrees centigrade and raining sulfuric acid." I like 70 and sunny, so hopefully we can prove him wrong by stopping global warming.

Daily Grist blogged this week about how some smaller animals are beginning to show evidence that they are adapting to climate change: "New research in Science identifies heritable genetic changes in some small wildlife that increase their chances of survival in the lengthened spring and autumn seasons brought about by climate change. Some animals are migrating, reproducing, or developing earlier in the spring, including fruit flies, mosquitoes, Canadian red squirrels, European blackcap birds, and, uh, European great tits (they're birds). Small animals that reproduce speedily can genetically adapt to changes faster than larger animals with long life cycles -- like us." Last week, The Times, The Independent, and National Geographic News ran stories touting the evidence. Hop on over to Grist for the links to the original sources.

Nate Pagel took this photograph on a recent trip to the rainforest. This forest grove is one of the last remaining in El Salvador, which has lost 92% of its forests. earthscreen helps to protect and restore these vital eco systems. For all you earthscreen members out there, a larger version of this photo is available, here, on your new free photo download page.

Variety reports that An Inconvenient Truth is offsetting the carbon produced by all of the travel during its promo tour: From Variety.com: "Paramount Classics and Participant Prods. have teamed with NativeEnergy on an eco-savvy way to tout the film: They're offsetting 100% of the carbon dioxide emissions generated by pic-related globetrotting activities such as air travel, car services and hotels."

One of the new things at Vivavi is the Frog Table by Reform. Here are its environmental credentials: "The Frog Table offers a sleek, stylish coffee table or end table design with a storage shelf tucked underneath. Designed for indoor or outdoor use, the A1 is made from a single sheet of 1/4" aluminum and created without any hardware or adhesives. The minimalist modern form is material efficient and 100% recyclable." earthscreen members can save up to $45 using earthscreen Rewards.

from Earth Policy Institute: "In 1950, carbon emissions stood at 1.6 billion tons. By 1977, that had more than tripled, to 4.9 billion tons. In 2000, carbon emissions approached 6.5 billion tons, a quadrupling in just 50 years. Since the atmosphere's capacity to fix carbon is fairly constant, as the volume of emissions rises, the earth fixes a decreasing percentage of emissions. The increased atmospheric concentrations of CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHG) trap more of the earth's heat, causing temperatures to rise. These in turn are responsible for melting ice, rising sea levels, and a greater number of more destructive storms."

At earthscreen our goal is to save forests and reduce global warming. The forests we help protect are some of the most vital and biologically diverse places on the planet. They help reduce global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They are critical to a stable global climate, and they provide us with food, medicine and clean air. Below are brief descriptions of the forests we help protect. Belize: Paradise Found Charles Darwin loved its jungles. Jacques Cousteau filmed its mysterious Blue Hole reef. Francis Ford Coppola made it a home. Geniuses have always loved Belize. 93% of Belize is rainforest, and its Maya Mountain Marine Corridor stretches from the mountains through the forest to the ocean, where it leads to paradise. The coastal area of Belize is one of the richest and most critically important habitats in the Caribbean. The Belizean rainforest is home to an astounding array of animals, including the keel-billed toucan, famous as the Fruit Loops spokesbird. Belize is not only a vacation heaven, but also a critical component in the global climate system, contributing every day to the paradise that is our planet. Brazil: Amazonian Outpost The Amazon rainforest is nature's largest air purifier: it helps clean the air you breathe every day and regulates the global climate. Its health has a daily impact on our lives. Almost one-third the size of the continental U.S., this rainforest is home to a dazzling range of plant and animal life and more than 20 million people. Boa Vista Do Ramos is the largest city in the Amazon, and its environment faces severe threats from poverty and unemployment combined with unsustainable logging, mining and ranching. Among the local species in peril is the iridescent pink Amazon river dolphin, an otherworldly mammal that blushes when it gets excited. Colombia: Land of Heaven Nestled in the Andes Mountains, The Cachalu Preserve is a majestic oak forest, with greater bio-diversity than even the Amazon. Cachalu means "the land of heaven," and this misty ecosystem is home to more than 70 species of mammals, and over 30,000 plant species, some found nowhere else on the planet. The Cachalu Preserve is home to the rare spectacled bear, considered by Andean Indians to have mystical powers. The only bear found in all of Latin America, the spectacled bear is a timid creature that avoids contact with humans. The trees of the Cachalu Preserve provide a home to this shy bear, and they provide oxygen and carbon absorption that helps reduce global warming. In order to survive, Cachalu must find a balance between surrounding populations and its natural resources. One cannot thrive without the other. Ecuador: Nature's Chocolate Factory The candy bar you eat may have been manufactured in Hershey, Pennsylvania, but the cocoa likely came from the Choco region of Central America, stretching from the lowlands of Panama all the way to Ecuador. Ecuador's Chachi Indians are struggling to survive in a country where a horrifying 94% of its original forest extension has been destroyed. The mangroves of Choca -- tropical trees that stabilize the sandy coast -- are currently under threat. It's these types of natural buffers that saved entire villages in the December 2004 Asian tsunami. The mangroves of the Choco region are truly bittersweet as the taste of the world's finest cocoa combines with the sight of a ravaged ecosystem and a threatened culture of indigenous peoples. The natural resources here, if managed with care, can provide a sustainable living for the Chachi Indians and maintain the essential ecological balance. El Salvador: The Impossible Dream El Salvador has both the highest population density and the lowest remaining primary rainforest of any country in Latin America. Home to a mind-boggling 500 species of birds, the Bosque El Imposible National Park is the most important natural acreage in El Salvador. Endangered animals in El Imposible range from the Ocelot, a nocturnal feline with an exotic fur coat highly sought by illegal hunters, to the king vulture, which reigns like a shark over the rainforest. El Imposible is threatened by the destructive coffee plantations that surround it, and its animals are endangered by fur hunters and the exotic pet trade. Only years ago, conservation in El Salvador seemed impossible. Now it is nothing less than imperative. Honduras: Ancient Forest, Ancient Culture The Tawahka Asangni Biosphere Reserve is home to some of rarest and most spectacular animals on the planet, including the Jaguar and the Scarlet Macaw. The biosphere is also an anthropological reserve and home to the Tawahka people. This rare mix of ethnic history and untouched ancient forest is nestled against the Nicaraguan boarder on the Caribbean Sea. The Tawahka people have cared for the Asangni forest for centuries, and the preservation of the Reserve benefits us all by maintaining biodiversity. The Tawahka are struggling to protect their culture and this vital rainforest. Unsustainable land-use and business practices by cattle ranchers, coffee growers, and illegal animal poachers threaten both the forest and the animals and the culture that sustain it. Nicaragua: Nature's Silver Lining The Mombacho Cloud Forest is a cool, misty ecosystem, perched at the summit of the Mombacho Volcano. Life floats in these clouds: this forest contains over seven hundred species of plants and myriad rare animals, including one-of-a-kind butterflies, salamanders and mountain gorillas. The Mombacho is home to such exotic birds as the resplendent quetzal, considered by many to be the most beautiful bird in the world. Aztec Royalty used to wear its plumes in headdresses, and birdwatchers from around the world travel thousands of miles hoping for just a brief glimpse.

I love what Organic Bouquet offers for Father's Day. Flower-wise, they have three different potted topiaries: braided Olive plants, Bay Laurel, and Merlot. In the food department, there is an Organic Apples & Pears selection, as well as Berry Infused Chocolates. This year, Father's Day is June 18th. earthscreen members: use your rewards for savings at Organic Bouquet.

I love having picture books out on the coffee table in my living room. However, between the beautifully oversized Earth From Above, the 3-D Anniversary issue of Rolling Stone and Maxfield Parish: The Poster Book, there is scant room left for a cup of coffee. earthscreen Rewards partner Vivavi has my solution: the Full Slant table by Rhubarb Decor. It is made from eco-friendly bamboo ply. Here's a little something about bamboo from the Vivavi website: "Bamboo is nature's most sustainable resource, is grown without pesticides or chemicals, is 100% biodegradeable, and naturally regenerative. Bamboo is actually a tropical grass, with an extensive root system that sends out an average of four to six new shoots per year, naturally replenishing itself and growing to heights of 60 feet or more. Some bamboo species grow up to 4 feet per day and can be harvested every 3 to 4 years."

Carbonfund.org has a section on their website about Climate Change with lots of useful information. Here's a highlight: "Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased nearly 30%, methane concentrations have more than doubled, and nitrous oxide concentrations have risen by about 15%. These increases have enhanced the heat-trapping capability of the earth's atmosphere. Sulfate aerosols, a common air pollutant, cool the atmosphere by reflecting light back into space; however, sulfates are short-lived in the atmosphere and vary regionally."

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The Skeptics Society founder Michael Shermer has reversed his postion on Global Warming. Treehugger quotes Mr. Sermer: "Nevertheless, data trump politics, and a convergence of evidence from numerous sources has led me to make a cognitive switch on the subject of anthropogenic global warming. My attention was piqued on February 8 when 86 leading evangelical Christians--the last cohort I expected to get on the environmental bandwagon--issued the Evangelical Climate Initiative calling for 'national legislation requiring sufficient economy-wide reductions' in carbon emissions."

Half of the forests that originally covered 48 percent of the Earth's land surface are gone. Only one-fifth of the Earth's original forests remain pristine and undisturbed. One-third of the planet's virgin temperate rainforest -- the largest remaining single expanse -- is in the Tongass National Forest on the southeastern coast of Alaska. The Tongass, which shelters the world's largest concentrations of grizzly bears and bald eagles, is seriously threatened by logging. Global wood consumption is projected to increase 50 percent by the year 2050. Click here for the complete list of forest facts.

Business Week reports that in just 6 years (when Enron Executives were joking about turning the lights off on Golden State Grannies) California has gone from "energy industry basket case" to having a projected 20% reserve this coming August. In that time 30 new power plants have come online, but the larger story is that Californians are conserving more: Since the mid 70's, per capita energy usage has remained flat at 6,500 kilowatt hours per person, while the rest of the nation has jumped from 8000 kw hours to 12,000 kilowatt hours.

Grist.org reports in its column, Gristmill, that earthscreen partner Carbonfund.org provides carbon offsets for $5.50 per ton and that its "cheap - really really cheap." The post also addresses the perception that carbon credits are akin to a "sin tax:" "There's a valid point there. But I think it's a little misguided. I mean, why spend thousands to reduce my own personal emissions by a little bit when the same investment, pooled together with investments from other people and directed by people who really know what they're doing, would make a much, much bigger difference? This may be a case where effectiveness, rather than purity, is the real sign of personal virtue."