Both sides in energy debate watching healthcare battle. Obama's broad plan for new technology, efficiency and a 'cap and trade' system to curb emissions may spark another nasty fight, so participants are learning from the tactics being used on healthcare. [News Source]

Japan carmakers, utilities say DPJ carbon plan may not work. Japan’s carmakers led by Toyota Motor Corp., refiners and utilities said carbon-emission targets set by the Democratic Party of Japan may hurt their industries. [News Source]

Activists seek tough U.N. climate pact in 100 days. Activists launched what they called the world's biggest campaign to combat global warming on Friday, urging governments to agree a tough U.N. climate pact at talks in Copenhagen starting in 100 days' time. [News Source]

Moving forward with carbon capture plans. The world's largest carbon capture project launched by a coal-fired power plant broke ground in July in Shanghai. [News Source]

UN seeks better data on hurricanes, droughts. The United Nations opened talks Monday on setting up a better weather surveillance system worldwide so all nations can get earlier, more accurate warnings about hurricanes, droughts and floods. [News Source]

Coastal erosion threatens Goa’s idyllic beaches. Goa's predicament is faced by many coastal areas around the world, as global warming affects sea levels, the intensity of storms and ocean currents. [News Source]

Stimulating science with research dollars. We're heard about federal stimulus money being used to repair bridges or roads. The government wants stimulus money to move through a wish list of environmental science projects, too. Some government scientists say right now could be the only time in their careers to make some some key environmental advances. [News Source]

Lawsuit fights Novato Narrows project. A Sausalito man could put a halt to the $745 million Novato Narrows widening project before the first shovel hits the ground. He says an environmental impact report fails to analyze the project's impact on climate change. [News Source]

UN chief calls for agreement on new climate change. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has underscored the need for countries to ‘seal the deal’ at a major climate change conference later this year in Copenhagen. [News Source]

Himalayan nations hold first climate talks. Nepal's prime minister opened the first climate change conference of Himalayan nations on Monday with a warning about the dangers of melting glaciers, floods and violent storms for the region. [News Source]

South Asian nations meet to combat climate threat to Himalayas. South Asian nations are discussing how to prevent climate change in the Himalayan mountains, the world’s highest range, bringing more natural disasters to an area where 750 million people regularly face floods and drought. [News Source]