Weekly environmental news, June 16-22

Earth 'likely' hottest in 2,000 years [AP]
EU off course for meeting Kyoto targets [AFP]
Africa conference looks at environmental opportunities [AP]
Researchers work to make alternative jet fuel affordable [AP]
Rate of African forest loss possibly underestimated [Reuters]
From World Cup to World Bank, climate actions rise [Reuters]
Small nations lead vote to resume commercial whaling [AP]
Stockholm congestion charge cuts daily traffic [AFX]