[Tulsa, hundreds of years after the dawn of the Industrial Revolution: Now so warm that it'll only cost $170k to keep the cold from killing the giraffes]

The City Council was told Tuesday that it will cost $170,245 to renovate the Tulsa Zoo's giraffe barn to provide additional heat during cold weather.

The improvements include a radiant-heat floor, new insulated walls and roof, heaters and insulated overhead doors.

Chevrolet Stands Behind Volt With Standard Eight-Year, 100,000-Mile Battery Warranty

The Volt is the only mass-market electric vehicle with a battery that can be warmed or cooled. The battery is designed to provide reliable operation, when plugged in, at temperatures as low as -13 degrees Fahrenheit (-25 C) and as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit (+50 C). In cold weather, the battery will be preheated during charging to provide full power capability. In hot weather – the most challenging environment for a battery – the Volt's battery can be chilled during charging. The Volt's liquid thermal management system can also be powered during driving by the battery or engine/generator.

Carbon [swindle] brokers 'facing difficulties' - Low Carbon Economy

The market for carbon emission permit brokers is facing increasing difficulties due to a dip in clients and the recession.

Reuters reports that European Union emissions trading company CantorCO2e laid off its remaining brokers in the UK this month due to falling demand.

According to the news provider, the move is the latest in a series which have seen cutbacks in a number of the major players in the carbon trading market.