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Billions of tons of carbon trapped in high-latitude permafrost may be released into the atmosphere by the end of this century as Earth's climate changes, further accelerating global warming, a new computer modeling study indicates. Read more here: Permafrost Could Release Vast Amounts of Carbon and Accelerate Climate Change by End of Century

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Forests could increasingly act as a backbone of sustainable economies. Companies that recognise this can advance their own bottom line, and help ensure that forests thrive Visit link: The forest companies of the future

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If so many poor people live around national parks in developing countries, does that mean that these parks are contributing to their poverty? Continue reading here: Poverty and National Parks: Decade-Long Study Finds Surprising Relationship

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A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) examines how the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) program has succeeded in stabilizing wildlife while improving agriculture in the Luangwa Valley. View original post here: Innovative program saves wildlife, protects forests, and fights poverty in Africa

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The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday passed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that unfairly forces employers to hire a predecessor’s employees and ensures continued... See more here: Senate Committee Passes Job Killer Mandate

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If you're thinking about where to start your business, you might want to consider what industry you're in. Then, you might consider relocating to the hot hub for your business industry , as named by The Wall Street Journal . Relocating or starting your business at one of these "hubs" can come with some advantages. Depending on where...

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A New York Times Freedom of Information Act request revealed that the FBI opened assessments into 82,325 people over the last two years.

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Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Staff Writer (08-22) 15:52 PDT Sacramento — The state Assembly unanimously approved a bill Monday that would force law enforcement officers to secure a warrant before they can search the contents of a cell phone. The measure has changed slightly since it was approved by the state Senate last month…[Full story at: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/08/22/BABR1KQFL7.DTL&tsp=1 ] Continue...

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Researchers working with the American Steamship Co. tested a new system Sunday to kill invasive species in the ballast water of a 1,000-foot Great Lakes freighter. Here is the original post: Invasive species ballast battle gets bigger

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The continuing survival of Britain's most-threatened butterflies has been put at risk by swingeing government cuts, conservationists are warning. Continued here: Government cuts a threat to butterflies