Global News May 2008

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May 2008

 * 50,000 Estonians clean up their country in one day, May 28 topic


 * Greenpeace unveils Forests for Climate plan to halt the destruction of rainforests by 2015, 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 topic


 * USA announces decision to protect polar bears under Endangered Species Act, May 14 topic, place


 * Billion tree campaign to grow into the seven billion tree campaign, May 13 topic


 * Scientists say atmospheric CO2 levels now stand at 387 parts per million, May 12 topic


 * 1.5 million Chinese children take part in painting competition on climate change, May 8 topic, place