Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pledging $500 million to replace coal-fired power plants with wind, solar and other renewables. A spokesman said the money will go to lobby state and local governments because Bloomberg has given up on Washington taking serious action on climate change. [NYT]
Topping the news: The Utah Democratic Party has been roiled by financial problems and conflict over sexual harassment allegations, but four people who want to lead the organization debated their qualifications and ideas on Thursday. [Trib]
Science standards for Utah schools were updated Thursday despite concern from conservative members of the state school board over what students would learn about climate change and evolution.