Calls for climate change minister
A ministerial 'champion' is needed to co-ordinate governmental efforts on climate change, MPs say. news.bbc.co.uk
Governors: Include Coal in Energy Debate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Governors pushing alternative energy development are not shying from coal, a major culprit in global warming but also a homegrown energy source and an economic lifeline for many states.... hosted.ap.org
Groups Vow to Protest Wolverine Decision
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) -- Federal officials said Monday that wolverines do not warrant endangered species protections in the contiguous United States, despite lingering concern among government scientists that the rarely seen animal remains imperiled.... hosted.ap.org
French Recording May Be World's First
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- At first listen, the grainy high-pitched warble doesn't sound like much, but scientists say the French recording from 1860 is the oldest known recorded human voice.... hosted.ap.org
AT&T donates $100 mln to keep kids in high school
AT&T Inc. will donate 100 million U.S. dollars over four years to programs aimed at boosting U.S. high-school graduation rates, Chief Executive Randall Stephenson announced Thursday. "Far too many students are dropping out of high sc ... english.people.com.cn