The Washington Post reported today that “The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will unveil a bill Wednesday that aims for a 20 percent reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by the year 2020” The House bill, authored by Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), would mandate cutting emissions 17 percent by 2020. Both measures would require an 83 percent reduction in greenhouse gases from the 2005 baseline by 2050.

Spinal Cord Injury Research Gives New Hope to Paralysis Victims
Researchers featured on 60 Minutes are developing groundbreaking spinal cord injury technology that is helping some paralyzed patients stand and walk again using only their thoughts. The story highlighted University at Buffalo graduate Marta Carsteanu-Dombi, whose remarkable recovery offers new hope for victims suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries

