Joshua Lederberg, 82, a Nobel Winner, Dies
Dr. Lederberg was one of the 20th century’s leading scientists, whose work in bacterial genetics had vast medical implications and led to his receiving a Nobel Prize. nytimes.com
Rash thinking
Cotton production relies on pesticides that are bad for the environment and for workers. But now a Dutch entrepreneur has developed a gentler fashion textile - using stinging nettles. Angela Neustatter reports guardian.co.uk
Port Authority Plans a Web Site to Help Offset Pollution
The interstate agency is setting up a Web site where drivers and airline passengers can buy credits to offset carbon emissions created by the trips they take. nytimes.com