The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Planet

For those who are making a resolution to travel more in the coming year, here are the top travel destinations for 2012. [cnn.com]

There has been a dramatic increase in whale sightings of the California coast. This could mean increased numbers of whale or just a change in behavior. Either way it is good news for whale watchers. [latimes.com]

In India the use of solar panels is growing, but there are also complications that arise. [nytimes.com]

New technology turns paper into power. [bbc.co.uk]