Environment, science, and health news tidbits for today:
Michelle’s soft sell: While President Obama touts the cost-saving benefits of healthcare reform, the first lady talks wellness, nutrition, and prevention. Why isn’t she getting into the political nitty gritty? Watch David Corn debate the issue on Hardball.
Waxman-Markey or bust: Looks like the big vote’s back on for Friday. The League of Conservation Voters gave members of the House an ultimatum: Support the American Clean Energy and Security Act, or kiss any 2010 endorsement from us goodbye.
Why whales shouldn’t summer in Europe: Since the 1986 international ban on commercial whaling, Japan has done most of the world’s whale killing, often with the transparent excuse of “doing research.” But this season, Europe might actually out-whale Japan.
