Obama says he'll accept Nobel as 'call to action' | Breaking News | Star-Telegram

"Climate change is perhaps the best example of what the Nobel Committee described as President Obama's recognition of 'global responsibility for global challenges.' ... It is clear that President Obama's elevation of the environment to the highest levels of diplomacy has helped to solidify a shared understanding that no nation can escape the impact of climate change." - Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md.

Secy. Chu crosses the line; he should resign | OpenMarket.org

Most importantly, when Chu speaks, he speaks for the Obama administration, which wields vast regulatory and prosecutorial powers over the business community. It is precisely because the executive branch is inherently coercive that we expect cabinent secretaries to avoid even the appearance of trying to suppress political dissent.

Chu should apologize to the Chamber and then do the decent thing: resign.

Get ready: Snow's on the way | Minnesota

It's a tad early: On average, the first 1-inch snowfall in the Twin Cities arrives on Nov. 18, based on records dating back to 1891.

No deal on crucial issues as UN climate talks end - ContraCostaTimes.com

BANGKOK—The United States was heavily criticized Friday at the U.N. climate talks in Bangkok for failing to offer emission cuts or financing for developing countries—both considered crucial to reaching a global warming pact this year.

Electricity Costs in England - Greg Pollowitz - Planet Gore on National Review Online

Set to skyrocket, thanks in part to green technologies: