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...renewable energy advisor Jason Grumet has said that Obama would be willing to use the EPA to directly regulate CO2 - something President George W. Bush has refused to do. "This lays the groundwork for Obama to move quickly to put in place a regulatory system and begin to achieve CO2 reduction and build that clean, 21st century economy he talks about," says Nilles. Obama's position on coal isn't exactly clear, though he has said that he will work to develop "clean coal" plans that can capture and sequester carbon. What's certain is that the future of coal...
...about a century, scientists have been studying the role bacteria play in the gastrointestinal tract, a complex ecosystem made up of helpful and harmful bugs whose interactions aren't fully understood. The bugs begin to infiltrate when we're born. Some make us sick, while others help the body work better. An average adult gut contains about a kilogram of bacteria - 100 trillion bugs of some 500 different species...
Some presidential campaigns begin with a speech. Others start by taking the pulse of party leaders. Sarah Palin's 2012 bid kicked off over a steaming pot of moose chili under TV lights in her Alaska kitchen. The former vice-presidential candidate assured the world she was ready, should God open the door for her so much as a smidgen. "I'll plow through," she promised--as if anyone imagined otherwise...
With a revamped squad and months of training behind it, the Harvard wrestling team can finally unveil its full potential. As the chilly November winds begin to force athletes indoors, the Crimson grapplers are in their element, preparing to begin the season this Saturday at the Binghamton Open in Johnson City, N.Y. The open tournament format—which welcomes high level competition from Virginia to Ithaca—allows squads to enter more than one athlete at each weight, giving Harvard the opportunity to display its entire lineup...
...sleep,” she said. Politics never sleeps. 9:30 PM: CNN declares Ohio blue, and Obama’s victory is virtually guaranteed. The crowd outside chants, “Obama! Obama!” Inside, the lecture hall falls quiet. The Republicans slowly begin to trickle out of the room. Even a visit from two Ben & Jerry’s reps with free “Thanks for Voting!” stickers can’t lighten the mood. One of them takes a break from handing out stickers to look around and sum things...