Extinct tortoise 'can live again'
Source: BBC
An extinct Galapagos tortoise species could walk again, scientists believe. Writing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers report finding relatives of Geochelone elephantopus alive and well.
Coal price hikes likely if US mine ruling sticks
Source: Reuters
The price of coal will rise sharply if a U.S. appeals court upholds a ruling restricting surface mining in the Appalachian mountains, analysts and industry observers say.
World's crops to be screened for climate traits
Source: Science and Development Network
An international foundation is funding a drive to screen thousands of crops for traits that will be useful in adapting food production to climate change.
EU panel urges more CO2 offsets, no east-west deal
Source: Reuters
European Union lawmakers rejected an attempt on Monday to overhaul emissions curbs in favor of eastern states, and they were split on whether to allow more carbon offsetting through payments to developing countries.
