California’s global warming law could be challenged by a ballot initiative, writes the L.A. Times, which also has an editorial arguing that Washington is losing heart on fighting climate change.

The Hawaii Senate has saved $1.2 million by cutting back on printing (NY Times).

A leading scientist tells the Rhode Island Science and Technology Advisory Council that there is consensus on climate change (Providence Journal), but a poll in the UK found that skepticism has increased just in the last 3 months (BBC, with commentary here).  Meanwhile, the Penn State scientist at the center of “Climategate” has been largely cleared of scientific misconduct (NY Times).

Whalers and activists again collide off of Antarctica (MSNBC), while environmental advocates want to know what ingredients are in household cleaners (MSNBC).

Massachusetts is on track to meet emissions reduction targets (Boston Globe), while the state’s utilities are seeking green energy (Boston Globe).

The Postal Service wants to make deliveries greener (LA Times).