Daily Roundup: January 6, 2011

Hungry for Less: World food prices have hit a record high, according to the U.N. Environmental groups believe an increase in extreme weather could be to blame. New York Times

Winner of Bad News: California has more endangered ecosystems than any other state, according to a new report. Los Angeles Times

Under Pressure: The Obama administration is being urged to delay efforts to limit greenhouse gases. Reuters

Great Threat: In Australia, floodwaters carrying debris and pesticides have reached 40 towns, and now threaten the delicate Great Barrier Reef. Yahoo! News

Creepy Casualties: Thousands of dead crabs washed ashore on England's beaches, adding to the mysterious mass-wildlife deaths occurring around the world. Huffington Post

--Molly Oleson