EU to propose climate [swindle] on planes, ships | Reuters

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Aviation and shipping should cut their respective carbon dioxide emissions to 10 and 20 percent below 2005 levels over the next decade, the European Union is likely to propose at global climate talks this week.

EU diplomats said the cuts might be linked to a tax on fuel to generate billions of dollars of revenues to help poor countries cope with climate change -- a key contribution to finding a global climate deal by December.
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A system of taxes might meet more political resistance than a cap and trade scheme, which would force polluters to buy permits to emit carbon dioxide.

Transparency is the key to climate success : Opinion : The Buffalo News

While it is understandable why government regulators prefer to hide from voters the cost to consumers of cap and trade, in the long run a far better policy would be one of complete honesty, relying on the ultimate willingness of voters to support a sound environmental agenda even at the cost of reducing their standard of living. Otherwise, any cap-and-trade program runs the risk that it will ultimately backfire once the voters realized they have been tricked.

[Man to take unnecessary fossil-fueled joyride into space] - Winnipeg Free Press

Canada's first space tourist, Guy Laliberté, blasts off for the International Space Station on Sept. 30.

Laliberté, the billionaire founder of Cirque du Soleil, is using his flight to promote awareness of inadequate access to water around the world -- a cause he champions with his ONE DROP Foundation.

During his mission, "artistic moments" will be held simultaneously in 14 cities around the world. Celebrities including Al Gore, David Suzuki, Peter Gabriel and members of U2 will read parts of a poetic tale by Canada's Yan Martel or give performances to highlight Laliberté's message.