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From the Environmental News Network via Greenbiz.com London has embraced the concept of the "One Planet Olympics" with the goal of achieving, in their own words, "the first sustainable Games" that respect ecological limits and cultural diversity, and creates "a legacy for sport, the environment and the local and global community."

From the New York Times

From Fosters Daily Democrat, by Ulrika Gerth New Hampshire's forest products industry is thriving despite mounting pressure from developers and conservation advocates. Tree farmers and wood manufacturers report "tremendous" demand for their products and say they've struck a balance with state conservation groups.

From the Arizona Republic, by Mary Jo Pitzl While the federal government balks at taking action to curb climate change, states and cities across the country are making moves of their own. Arizona is hopping on board, although it's a cautious step that will involve at least a year of study before any recommendations are made.

From the Oregonian, by Matthew Preusch High in the canopy of centuries-old yellow-sided pines near Black Butte are branches thick as utility poles. Beneath the imposing ponderosas, Tim Lillebo, dressed in dirty jeans and wearing hiking boots, pushes through a dense thicket of spiny saplings.

From the BBC News World Edition, by Jo Twist Imagining what our cities will look like in the future has long been a favourite pastime of the Hollywood movie industry. On the whole we are presented with striking images of glass and metallic towering structures, flying cars and technologically smart everything.

From the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Research and applications of biotechnology in forestry are advancing rapidly, FAO said today.

From the Associated Press via Wired News Service, by Kathleen Hennessey State and federal agriculture officials on Wednesday warned that destructive Asian beetles have been found near a Sacramento warehouse and dispatched federal firefighters to climb nearby trees to search for traces of the insects.