Kevin Rudd set to [propose slightly smaller climate scam] | The Australian

ENERGY-HUNGRY industries could be offered exemptions from the federal Government's new 20 per cent renewable energy target, as Kevin Rudd struggles to win support for his climate change policies in the face of the global economic crisis.

Don't Expect a ‘Smart Grid’ in the Near Future - Greg Pollowitz - Planet Gore on National Review Online

The Electric Power Research Institute has estimated the cost of building a smart grid at a staggering $165 billion — about $8 billion a year for two decades.

And one of the biggest challenges in rolling out a smart grid, energy experts say, is getting hundreds of industries, from power generators to appliance and auto manufacturers, to agree on a set of standards — some already developed, many not ready yet.

The Truth Behind Global Jellyfish Swarms - US News and World Report

Higher water temperatures may speed jelly reproduction as well as extend the growing season for jellies; a longer reproduction season could result in more jellies. Climate change may also increase the amount of food available for jellies.

If global warming would be so great for species that we DON'T like, why wouldn't it be great for lots of species that we DO like?