Daily Roundup

Going, Going, Gone… Last month, Bush paved the way for an auction of pristine stretches of Utah wilderness to oil and gas companies. CBS

Or Here To Stay? In response, college student Tim DeChristopher derailed the auction by ratcheting up bids and winning 13 parcels that he doesn’t intend to pay for. Grist

Getting The Green: Will environmental investments really get you the green you’re seeking? L.A. Times

TVA Woes: A couple of weeks after the huge coal-ash spill in Tennessee, conflicting information exists about air and water safety. NPR

Book It: Thanks to the economic downturn, libraries are experiencing an extreme resurgence in popularity. Treehugger

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