by Agence France-Presse COPENHAGEN—World powers expressed mounting concern on Thursday that the United Nations climate summit was heading for failure and an agreement may have to wait until next year. The United States sought concessions from emerging economic giants on emissions, while the European Union expressed “concern” at the lack of progress ahead of a gathering of more than 120 world leaders on Friday
USDA sustainable-ag czar Merrigan hits youtube
by Tom Philpott Way back in August 2006, I wrote a column arguing that farmers in northern areas could grow a lot more vegetables in the winter, if the USDA would invest in reaearch and infrastructure for it. I wrote: If we wanted to make that vision come true for the nation’s northern climes, all it would take is research tailored to particular regions and investment capital.
USDA sustainable-ag czar Merrigan hits youtube
by Tom Philpott Way back in August 2006, I wrote a column arguing that farmers in northern areas could grow a lot more vegetables in the winter, if the USDA would invest in reaearch and infrastructure for it. I wrote: If we wanted to make that vision come true for the nation’s northern climes, all it would take is research tailored to particular regions and investment capital
For Wisconsin’s Doyle, it’s all about green jobs
by Amanda Little When you think of renewable energy, the image that comes to mind is often a solar array in California, a windmill in Texas, or a cornfield in Iowa. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) wants you to think of Wisconsin first, which explains why he’s one of several governors attending the Copenhagen climate talks.