Global News May 2008

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=== May 2008 ===
*50,000 Estonians clean up their country in one day, May 28 Wikinomics, May 28 topic
*Greenpeace unveils Forests for Climate plan to halt the destruction of rainforests by 2015, May 20 Greenpeace, May 20 topic
*World's wildlife and environment already hit by climate change, major study shows. 90% of environmental damage around the world explained by rising temperatures driven by human activity, May 15 www.guardian.co.uk, May 15 topic
*USA announces decision to protect polar bears under Endangered Species Act, May 14 U.S. Department of the Interior, May 14 topic, place
*Billion tree campaign to grow into the seven billion tree campaign, May 13 United Nations Environment Programme, May 13 topic
*Scientists say atmospheric levels now stand at 387 parts per million, May 12 Greenpeace, May 12 topic
*1.5 million Chinese children take part in painting competition on climate change, May 8 United Nations Environment Programme, May 8 topic, place
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