Japan - Haruhiro Tsukamoto, a member of the Meteorological Society of Japan, has named a new kind of cloud.
Helicopter pilots report that the clouds smell like exhaust fumes.
Flying through them causes burning eyes and sore throats. Since 1990, there has been a 30 percent increase in local rains due to these automobile clouds. The raindrops contain dioxins, are more acidic than vinegar, and leave permanent stains on clothing. Shell to Sell the Sun South Africa - Solar power is coming to 50,000 homes in South Africa, thanks to a joint agreement between Eskom, South Africa's national power supplier, and Shell International Renewables. When the 30 days are up, customers can buy a replacement.