With shrinking revenues and widening deficits, state lawmakers will be sharpening their budget axes when the Legislature meets in March. Odds are that they'll once again target Florida Forever, the state's widely praised land preservation program.

Speaking in India, Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt tells journalists setback comes because some countries are not politically ready to sign deal

Democrats bypass a Republican boycott and approve a plan to limit greenhouse gases. The GOP wanted more cost analysis. Backers say the move gives the U.S. credibility ahead of talks in Copenhagen. In a move that stoked optimism for global climate negotiations but raised tempers on Capitol Hill, Democrats on a key Senate committee swept aside a Republican boycott Thursday to pass a far-reaching plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

FAO report says soil conservation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Activists say greater public participation is necessary in development process to ensure that communities benefit