Daily Roundup

Cure For A Bad Economy: Green jobs might be the antidote to a gloomy economy, believes Barack Obama, who’s aiming to create 5 million renewable-energy jobs over the next 10 years. L.A. Times

Congressional Procrastination: Nancy Pelosi says that Congress may not get around to voting on a cap-and-trade climate-change bill this year. Environmental Capital (WSJ)

California Sues: The golden state is suing the U.S. government in an effort to prevent Bush’s changes to the Endangered Species Act from becoming law. Nature

Save The Whales: It may be a tired refrain, but they still need saving. Dot Earth (NYT)

Sunny Day: Energizer debuted a solar battery charger. It'll be available this summer for $50. Inhabitat

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