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NGN Daily: Wildfires, Air Pollution, and Giant Fish

California wildfires are spreading throughout the south…Everyday emissions are far worse than the Gulf oil spill according to one columnist…And the proposed dams on the Mekong River could hurt the giant fish that live there.

NGN Daily: The Holy River Water, China, and Mini Cattle

A portion of the River Jordan is closed for water quality testing after fears of pollution…Tests reveal that less than half of China’s water supply is potable…The future of environmentally friendly beef takes a smaller form.

NGN Daily: Climate, Bicycles, and a Cow Wash

Any hopes for a U.S. climate bill have died with the spread of oil in the Gulf of Mexico…An Islamic seminary issued a decree against Muslim girls riding bikes….A cow wash in Sweden keeps cows happy and increases milk production.

NGN Daily: Coal, Cosmetics, and Algae

Coal industry to sue Obama administration over regulation to surface coal mining…Congress plans to crack down on toxins in the cosmetics industry…First flight fueled by algae successfully completed.

NGN Daily: BP Investigation, Poaching, and David de Rothschild

Deepwater Horizon investigation hits snag with witnesses canceling testimony…Last female rhino killed in South African reserve…David de Rothschild’s plastic boat is about to reach its Sydney destination.

Passing of Climate Giant Stephen Schneider at 65

Renowned climate scientist, Stephen Schneider, died at age 65. NGN had the pleasure of interviewing him years ago. Here is a taste of the brilliant man that will be greatly missed.

NGN Daily: Stephen Schneider, E-waste, and BP Scandal

Climate scientist Stephen Schneider passes at age 65…California’s e-waste program is being investigated for fraud…BP is in the hot seat for admitting it altered a photo.

NGN Daily: Nile River, BP Oil, and Plastic Bags

Battle over water rights to Nile River brews between Africa and Egypt, Sudan…BP continues integrity tests after leak was detected in underground well…A ban on plastic bags is on Oregon’s horizon.

NGN Daily: Leak’s End, a BP Scandal, and an Elephant Attack

BP reports that there is no more oil flowing out of the undersea well…New scandal implicates BP in the release of convicted Libyan terrorist…Elephant attack prompts debate as to whether the animals should even be in captivity.

NGN Daily: Forest Health and Green Building

New report says forests are the key to mitigating climate change…The green building sector in the United States is expected to rise to $173.5 billion by 2015.