Researchers say 2009 to be one of warmest years on record. Reuters
Malibu’s vanishing Broad Beach a sign of rising sea levels, experts say.Los Angeles Times
‘Huge year for natural disasters’.BBC
Californians shape up as force on environmental policy. Washington Post
Third of Britain’s mammals ‘at risk’ / Climate change and habitat loss blamed as eight more species join the seriously endangered list. The Guardian
With aid from the state, Californians warm to rooftop solar power. Los Angeles Times
In German ‘passive houses,’ no furnaces but plenty of heat. New York Times
Burning coal at home is making a comeback. New York Times
U.S. edges out Germany as world wind power leader. Environment News Service
Tenn. sludge spill challenges ‘clean coal’ future. Discovery News
Solar meets polar as winter curbs clean energy. New York Times
Faster climate change feared / New report points to accelerated melting, longer drought. Washington Post
Flood of sludge breaks TVA dike / Collapse poses risk of toxic ash.Tennessean
‘Green’ jobs compete for stimulus aid / Obama weighs them vs. traditional projects. Washington Post
Greeland’s glaciers losing ice faster this year than last year, which was record-setting itself. Ohio State University press release
Efficient holiday lighting gains more converts. Associated Press
Prius: It’s not just a car, it’s an emergency generator. New York Times
Ambitious climate goals make economic sense. New Scientist
How the West’s energy boom could threaten drinking water for 1 in 12 Americans. Pro Publica and San Diego Union-Tribune
Idaho energy czar aims to harness cow pie power. Associated Press
Connecticut’s Solar Incentives Dry Up. New York Times
Climate change could one day doom “white Christmas.” Reuters
Financial meltdown slowing wind-power boom. Associated Press
NASA study links severe storm increases, global warming. NASA press release
Arctic melt 20 years ahead of climate models. New Scientist
EPA ruling could speed up approval of coal plants. New York Times
Green jobs proponent Hilda Solis picked for labor secretary. Wall Street Journal
Advocates for action on global warming chosen as Obama’s top science advisers. Washington Post
Netherlands to strengthen flood fortifications. AFP
U.S. carbon output slower than thought by 2030: EIA. Reuters
Some climate impacts happening faster than anticipated. Oregon State University press release
Sources: John Holdren to be nominated as Obama’s science adviser. ScienceNOW
US proposes protecting 7 penguin species. Associated Press
Coolest year since 2000 but trend still shows global warming / The last 12 months have been cooler, but 2008 is still the tenth hottest year on record. The Guardian
Iowa Gov. Vilsack tapped by Obama to run USDA. Associated Press
Seas will rise faster than predicted, say scientists. London Times
Jellyfish swarms invade ecosystems out of balance. Environment News Service
The big melt: 2 trillion tons of ice since 2003. Associated Press
Hard task for new team on energy and climate. New York Times
Science must evolve to tackle the challenges of warming, researchers say. The Daily Climate
Obama picks Salazar as Interior secretary. Los Angeles Times
Rich-poor rift persists over climate.New York Times
Scientists urge caution in ocean-CO2 capture schemes. Reuters
Obama left with little time to curb global warming. Associated Press
EU leaders drastically weaken their emission ambition. International Herald Tribune
Calif. adopts tough greenhouse gas restrictions. Associated Press
Which one is greener, Apple or Wal-Mart? Boston Globe
Population growth contributes to emissions growth. Associated Press
Greenhouse gases warming North America unevenly. Associated Press
Obama team set on environment.New York Times
Is Europe getting cold feet on climate change? Time
Winter easing its grip on Northeast / Temperatures rising 0.8 degrees a decade. Boston Globe
A past president’s advice to Obama: Act with haste. Wall Street Journal
Climate change experts ‘lose faith’ in renewable technology. The Guardian
Obama says climate change a matter of national security. Reuters
NCAR study: Growing Third World blocks emissions goals. Rocky Mountain News
Scientists try to mitigate climate change effects. Associated Press
DOE slashes energy demand forecast. Associated Press
Too late? Why scientists say we should expect the worst of global warming. The Guardian
Like a rock: Hybrid car sales plummet. Wall Street Journal
BP, HP, Shell sign letter supporting emissions cuts. Bloomberg
Climate envoys battle over forests, emissions. Associated Press
Nuked: Economic downturn threatens nuclear power’s renaissance, too. Wall Street Journal
Back at junk value, recyclables are piling up. New York Times
Obama pledges public works on a vast scale. New York Times
Jobs, clean energy are key to Obama stimulus plan / Recovery agenda is said to emphasize green infrastructure and health technology.Los Angeles Times
Would burying CO2 help in climate crisis? Associated Press
California leads states demanding EPA tackle global warming.Environment News Service
Environmental groups bash ‘clean coal’ in new campaign. Washington Post
Oil tumbles below $44 a barrel, gas hits new low. Associated Press
Coal pits: Recession sends coal prices plunging. Wall Street Journal
Proposal ties economic stimulus to energy plan. New York Times
Island states seek tougher U.N. climate deal. Reuters
Deadline for global climate treaty in question. Associated Press
U.S. report questions value of carbon-offset deals. Reuters
Climate change fallout may cost annual $50 billion. Associated Press
Quest for new climate treaty begins in earnest. Associated Press
Carbon Detectives Are Tracking Gases in Colorado. New York Times
Farmers panic about a “cow tax.”New York Times
Gas tax hikes gaining traction across the globe. New York Times