“A conspiracy by developed nations to divide the camp of developing nations [was] a success.”

An report prepared for China’s environment ministry after the Copenhagen climate talks claims Canada “connived” and the EU acted “to please the United States” (The Guardian).

“We will be going from three large programs to one in a six-month span. That is a big impact. I’m very anxious about how we maintain our core competencies, human space flight, space operations and astronaut training.”

Mike Coats, of NASA’s Johnson Space Centre, comments on worries the space agency won’t be able to find work for all its astronauts after the shuttle programme shuts down (The Register).

“The actions we are announcing today will provide the organizational structure and leadership needed to execute our strategic plan and fulfil the enormous promise of this company.”

Ray Elliott, CEO of Boston Scientific, announces 1,000 to 1,300 job losses as the company attempts to save $200 million to $250 million over the next two years (press release). Boston Scientific recently posted an $1.1 billion fourth-quarter loss (Boston Globe).