Greenhouse gas curbs advance to state Senate. The Massachusetts House gave preliminary approval yesterday to a bill that would sharply curb greenhouse gas emissions in the state. [News Source]

GE Energy moots ‘green’ power station. Global giant GE Energy says it could build a coal-fired power station in Australia by 2015 that would be the first in the nation to bury its greenhouse gas emissions. [News Source]

NTPC largest power plant polluter. Even though the Climate Action Plan is quiet on commitments to cap India's greenhouse gas emissions, a global study -- Carbon Monitoring for Action (CARMA) -- puts the spotlight on the role India's power generators play in causing global warming. [News Source]

Business groups fight Ga. coal plant ruling. Georgia business groups are appealing a judge's decision to halt the construction of a power plant, warning that the ruling could stall other energy plants and hamper economic development throughout the state. [News Source]

‘Social networking for social change’. TakingITGlobal is a social networking site that brings together young people from around the world to share ideas, educate themselves and organize local initiatives around social issues like HIV/AIDS, climate change and corporate responsibility. [News Source]

Montana farmers to recieve $551,000 in carbon credits. Just over 100 landowners will receive checks this week totaling $551,000 for enrolling land in a carbon credit program, the Montana Farmers Union said. [News Source]

Trying to curb global heat, U.N. to turn up its own. To set an example in the effort to curb energy use that contributes to global warming, the UN secretary general has approved a one-month pilot project to raise the thermostat throughout much of the landmark building to 77 degrees from 72 degrees. [News Source]

Controversial climate report. Five steps in five years -- the Conservation Law Foundation is proposing ambitious goals to help curb global warming, hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2020, 80 percent by 2050. [News Source]

Pickens outlines wind power proposal. Saying the winds of the Great Plains are a key to reducing America's reliance on imported oil, billionaire petroleum magnate T. Boone Pickens brought his crusade for energy independence to Kansas today. [News Source]

A quick fix for global warming. It's the stuff of science fiction, but could mirrors in space or sea water sprayed in the air be shortcuts to halt global warming? [News Source]

Nation’s largest municipal utility stands to be big loser in California’s emissions strategy. Today, the nation's largest municipal utility is back in the spotlight, and this time the tables have turned: It may end up on the losing end of California's attempt to implement its landmark law to lower greenhouse gas emissions. [News Source]