http://laws.findlaw.com/us/000/07-219

5-3 Supreme Court decision that the $2.5 billion punitive damages award against Exxon was excessive and the award should be limited to $500 million in compensatory damages. Justice Alito owns Exxon stock and took no part in the decision. From Findlaw.com

http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/energy/energy-policy-memo.pdf

White House policy statement calling for more production of traditional energy resources from environmentally sensitive areas such as the outer continental shelf. From the White House.

http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/cfm/recordisplay.cfm?deid=180143

Examines the combined effects on ecosystems of climate change and adaptation approaches through best management practices that reduce the risk of negative impacts. From the Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.epa.gov/partners/Biz_guide_to_epa_climate_partnerships.pdf

Provides a list of profiles for partnership programs to help businesses identify those programs that best serve business and climate stewardship interests. From the Environmental Protection Agency.

http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/postpn310.pdf

Describes the background to current legislation, existing marine protection vehicles, the benefits of marine conservation zones, and how to select sites for such zones. From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap3-3/final-report/default.htm

Warns that heat waves and heavy downpours are very likely to increase in frequency and intensity because of global warming. Also predicts more frequent droughts of greater severity and increase in hurricane wind speeds and storm surge levels for North America. From the U.S. Climate Change Science Program.

http://www.deq.virginia.gov/wqa/305b2008.html

Provides detailed information on the quality of water in rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries in Virginia. Reports high quality water for 5,600 miles of rivers and streams and 18,200 acres of lakes and reservoirs, but impaired water for 10,600 miles of rivers and streams and 94,000 acres of lakes and reservoirs. Impaired waters suffer from excess bacteria and low oxygen levels. Public comment sought before draft report becomes final. From the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.deq.state.va.us/export/sites/default/waste/pdf/swreport2007.pdf

Reports that the total amount of solid waste received at Virginia facilities decreased by about 1.8 million tons from 2006. About 5.6 million tons of municipal solid waste generated outside Virginia came to the state in 2007, a decrease of about 137,000 tons. From the Department of Environmental Quality

http://www.governor.virginia.gov/Initiatives/ExecutiveOrders/pdf/EO_69.pdf

Provides the text of Executive Order 69 (2008) which establishes the Sub-Cabinet on Community Investment to promote smart, sustainable growth in Virginia through investment in projects that reduce suburban sprawl and protect natural resources. From the Office of the Governor.

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08605.pdf

Reports the results of a survey of 18 economics experts on actions Congress might consider to address climate change and the strengths and limitations of any such policies that Congress might undertake. From the Government Accountability Office

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_health/UKHS3/UKHS2008web.pdf

Compiles statistics on health care for the United Kingdom and for comparison between the UK and other nations. Covers fertility, abortions, disability, life expectancy, health-related behavior including smoking and alcohol consumption, health care resources, and the relationship between health and the environment. From the Office for National Statistics.