http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/environment/2008-02-18-green-factories_N.htm
Title:It's waste not, want not at super green Subaru plant
Date:2/19/2008
Author:Chris Woodyard
Source:USA Today

Summary:
The Subaru Plant in Lafayette, Indiana is currently recycling 99.8% of its waste. They are leading the way in the U.S. for zero emission plants, partly because they Japaneses owners have made it a priority. Also, going green saves lots of money for the company, they save 1.3 million a year by recycling Styrofoam alone.

Response:
This is great for the environment and the auto industry which is in trouble. Subaru is saving money by doing this, GM and Ford need to hop on the band wagon. A problem with the Big 3 is probably that they need to recycle more. The Subaru plant conserves materials and has cut back on wasted steel and etc. If the auto companies recycle they produce the same amount of cars for cheaper and they can lower their prices. This is a obvious must do for all industries and is a benefit to everybody.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/world/14cloud.html
Title:U.N. Reports Pollution Threat in Asia
Date:11/13/08
Author:Andrew Jacobs
Source:NY Times

Summary:
Smog, soot and other pollutants are causing a haze to spread over Asia blocking sunlight. This has lowered crop yield for many farms across Asia. This cloud has affected the rivers and the health of many people in the area.

Response:
This is horrible and it needs to stop now. Look at the picture it looks like there is smoke in the air. 340,000 people die a year due to this smog and crops are being reduced this is not good. It affects us all the cloud drifts and goes to Japan or even California. The smog blocks the sun and in one city sunlight levels have dropped by 20% since the 70's. There needs to be a solution because wearing a mask around all day isn't an option.

Indonesian Officials Unveil a Deal to Protect Forests

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/10/world/asia/10forest.htm

Author: James Kanter
Published:10/9/08
Source:NY Times

Summary:
10 governors of Sumatra agreed to protect endangered forests, this could help control the global warming problem. When the trees are cut the CO2 in the soil directly affects greenhouse gas emissions. Now Indonesian leaders are trying to find an agreement involving the whole island.

Response:
This is good and a step foreword for environmentalists. Anytime a country saves the environment is great, but its more important for Indonesia. This show that many countries contribute to conservationism not just us. This is a model for other countries and may they will follow in their footsteps. Hopefully Indonesia can work out a conservation plan for the whole country. This would show the world how committed people are to saving the planet.