Daily Roundup: November 30, 2009

Problematic Pipes: BP might shut down a portion of its oil production in Alaska to repair a leaky pipeline. The cause of the spill and damages are under assessment. Reuters

Recycling Mess: Due to the budget crisis in California, many recycling centers have closed eliminating green jobs for hundreds of at-risk youths. Los Angeles Times

Eco-Friendly Vamps: The Hachette Book Group, publisher of the Twilight series, has pledged to go green. They plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and use more recycled paper. Associated Press

Frog Fallacy: A recent analysis suggests that amphibians might not be the best leading indicators for environmental degradation. Science Daily

Little Library: A small town in the United Kingdom turned its iconic red phone booth into a book-swapping library after its bookmobile service was canceled. TreeHugger

--Julie Littman