[If China and India don't buy into the climate hoax, the Obama administration threatens to start a trade war]

Todd Stern, the US’s climate change envoy, has warned countries such as China and India that they run greater risk of protectionist measures in the US Congress if they do not co-operate on international steps to hold down carbon emissions.

[So why do they need public money?]: The Money Keeps Raining Down On Tesla Motors - Venture Capital Dispatch - WSJ

Tesla Motors Inc. is the envy of all venture-backed companies. Not only is the electric vehicle developer the recipient of hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding, it’s also attracting new equity without having to solicit investors.

'Kitchen caddies' considered to cut down on compostable food waste | Environment | The Guardian

Householders who regularly waste food could face fines if they throw unwanted food into the bin destined for landfill

The Money Keeps Raining Down On Tesla Motors - Venture Capital Dispatch - WSJ

Tesla Motors Inc. is the envy of all venture-backed companies. Not only is the electric vehicle developer the recipient of hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding, it’s also attracting new equity without having to solicit investors.

FT.com | FT Energy Source | Will there be a shortage of carbon offsets if Waxman-Markey goes through?

The answer is yes, according to the National Commission on Energy Policy: but it’s not the end of the world.

[From the NCEP report] Past offset programs have shown that even a small number of imperfectly documented offset credits could significantly undermine confidence in the emerging offset market. There is every reason to expect continued controversy, critical media attention, and a high degree of scrutiny by NGOs and oversight bodies. This dynamic has the potential to stifle innovation and slow the learning that is needed to realize the full potential of domestic and international offsets.