Bad Weather Good News for Fuel Cells, China lays out Emissions Policies, Lisa Jackson outlines Fracking Standards

Bad news for the electric power grid is usually good news for the fuel-cell industry. Thanks to a series of severe storms that clobbered electric-power grids in New York and Connecticut recently, the fuel-cell industry appears poised for a modest to massive growth spurt.

With global climate talks set to begin next week, China on Tuesday issued the most comprehensive document yet on its plans and negotiating positions on emissions.

Lisa Jackson advocated state-led environmental controls for fracking on "The Rachel Maddow Show" Monday night, saying there need to be transparent standards, but no need to micromanage.