Climate scientists: it’s time for ‘Plan B’ (Independent) An emergency "Plan B" using the latest technology is needed to save the world from dangerous climate change, according to a poll of leading scientists carried out by The Independent . The collective international failure to curb the growing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has meant that an alternative to merely curbing emissions may become necessary. [News Source]

Good news for elk? Agency finds no further chronic wasting disease in Star Valley (Casper Star-Tribune) LANDER -- This fall's alarming case of a diseased moose in western Wyoming remains an "oddball" discovery, a state official said on Monday. [News Source]

New Laws Target Driving, Crime, Politicians (Kansas City InfoZine) By Pauline Vu - When the clock strikes 12 on New Year’s Day, a variety of new laws across the country take effect, including some that warrant immediate notice. For example, if you’re text-messaging while driving in California at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, hit the send button fast. Or if you’re in an Oregon bar enjoying a smoke, snuff it out in a hurry. [News Source]

Good news for elk? Agency finds no further chronic wasting disease in Star Valley (Casper Star-Tribune) LANDER -- This fall's alarming case of a diseased moose in western Wyoming remains an "oddball" discovery, a state official said on Monday. [News Source]

WHAT’S NEXT? (Orlando Weekly) Wondering what 2009 has in store? So are we. We thought it’d be fun to put that question to some local notables – politicos, journalists, rabble-rousers, psychics, – to get their insights on the year to come. [News Source]