Bird Flight Might Have Started With Legs, Not Wings

To take flight, first strengthen your legs: It sounds like a self-help proverb, but it could explain how birds first took wing.

Bird Flight Might Have Started With Legs, Not Wings

Backlink: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/08/bird-flight-evolution/

Snowplow Slowdowns Might Become American Way: Kevin Hassett

Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Europeans have grown accustomed to seeing government workers shut down their countries when provoked. At this time of huge deficits from Washington to the smallest towns, government workers in the U.S. also face significant cutbacks.

Snowplow Slowdowns Might Become American Way: Kevin Hassett

Backlink: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-01-02/snowplow-slowdowns-might-become-american-way-kevin-hassett.html

How Green Is Your Artificial Christmas Tree? You Might Be Surprised

Thinking they are helping the environment, Americans continue to buy millions of fake Christmas trees. But a new study makes a surprisingly strong case in favor of natural trees.

How Green Is Your Artificial Christmas Tree? You Might Be Surprised

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=04165f4aa4b615014ddfc88678f873dc

Green Column: Climate Talks Might Need a Profit Motive

Negotiations like United Nations climate talks may be weakened by the lack of a formal role for businesses or investors.

Green Column: Climate Talks Might Need a Profit Motive

Backlink: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=ae063f3b02fc5085aa2cd8dc452efc9a