Daily Roundup: October 28, 2009

Green(er) Giant: China is making progress in reducing its greenhouse-gas emissions by encouraging energy efficiency and increasing its reliance on solar and wind energy. World Resources Institute
 
Dirty Dorm: The University of Kentucky approved a proposal for a new dorm dubbed the “Wildcat Coal Lodge,” after a gift from a coal-industry group. Think Progress

Outta Gas: Responding to public outcry, the Chesapeake Energy Corporation says it won't drill for natural gas in an upstate New York watershed that provides drinking water for 9 million people. New York Times

Intelligent Allocation: The Obama administration announced $3.4 billion in grants to finance smart-grid projects in 45 states. Wall Street Journal

Tell it to Siegfried: Scientists estimate that tigers could be extinct within 20 years if better conservation efforts aren't emplaced. Treehugger

--Année Tousseau