Great Call to China: Energy secretary Steven Chu visited China (the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases) this week to encourage its government and people to make greater strides in preventing climate change. New York Times
Britain’s Got Transitional Plans: The U.K. is setting new environmental goals, hoping that by 2020, a third of the nation’s energy will come from renewable sources. Plans include placing caps on industrial emissions, and providing Smart Meters for homes. BBC
Shut Up and Thrive: An Abu Dhabi investment firm purchased a stake in Telsa motors, following a $465 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. The car company, best known for its $110,000 electric sports car, the Roadster, will introduce a slightly more affordable electric sedan, the Model S, in 2011. MSNBC
Running on Empty: The world’s fastest animal is disappearing quicker than it can run; a century ago, 100,000 cheetahs roamed the planet, while today, only 10,000 remain. Watch Nightline tonight to learn about Laurie Marker's conservation efforts via the Cheetah Conservation Fund. ABC
Survivor: British backpacker Jamie Neale, was found today in Australia's Blue Mountains after going missing 12 days ago. The 19-year-old survived by eating seeds and weeds. CNN
--Julia Gelbaum
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