Meter Reading: The Possible Scopes Trial of Climate Change, How Solar Can Help Texas’ Power Crunch, and More

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A technician works on solar panels on May 9, 2011 in Les Mees, southern France.

For Climate Change, a Possible Trial Could Echo the Scopes Monkey Case – “Now the climate scientist Michael E. Mann may be laying the groundwork for his own version of that trial, threatening to sue National Review for defamation.” — New York Times

Biofuels industry: Waiver requests on renewable fuels standard rattling investors – “Biofuels groups said Tuesday that political pressure from governors to waive the renewable fuel standard this year is starting to strain the industry by sending “instability signals” to investors.” – The Hill

Solar power can help the Texas grid meet power needs – “Solar power, once viewed as an unlikely generator of electricity needed to meet peak power demand, is gaining new fans as a way to boost power generation.” – San Antonio Express-News