The Solyndra election Washington Post (blog) But I will not walk away from the promise of clean energy,? he said. It's not hard to see why conservatives have seized on Solyndra ? it's an example of stimulus funds poorly spent, government meddling in private enterprise, and political concerns ...
Insiders: Energy Legislation Unlikely in 2012 National Journal By Olga Belogolova In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama appealed to Congress for energy legislation. Among the items on his wish list: a clean-energy standard for electricity generation, an energy-efficiency program, ...
Ad defends Obama's clean energy record (0:30) Washington Post Political ad from Obama's reelection campaign defends the President's clean energy record. (Jan. 25) (/CMAG) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area sports and teams.
Obama's State of the Union: What Does It Mean for the Energy Agenda? National Journal Obama reiterated his call for Congress to pass a clean-energy standard, a proposal that Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Jeff Bingaman, DN.M., plans to introduce within weeks. Amid political attacks over Solyndra, the solar manufacturer ...
The N-word Salt Lake City Weekly During his State of the State address, Herbert cleverly tied ?safer and cleaner ways to extract natural resources and utilize energy? to the issue of air quality. ?Clean? energy has become synonymous with nuclear energy, despite nuclear power's ...
Obama looks to Mich. to revive clean energy debate The Associated Press "I think the politics is what's driving almost this delusion of where the jobs are. If you want to tout the future of where green energy jobs are going, it's going to be garbage collection." Indeed, waste management and treatment is among the ...
Europe freeze kills 89, fears rise over Russian gas KIEV/BELGRADE (Reuters) - Record-low temperatures in parts of Eastern Europe pushed the death toll from Arctic conditions to at least 89 people on Wednesday, and have forced Russian gas provider Gazprom to warn over supplies to Europe.
Fewer zoos may have elephants under new standard KANSAS CITY, Kansas (Reuters) - Fewer U.S. zoos of the future may have elephants but those that do would have happier animals under a new policy requiring American zoos with two elephants to add space for a third in case one dies.
Analysis: German solar groups could thrive on subsidy fears FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Fears Germany will cap or cut green energy subsidies is boosting demand for solar panels, and uncertainty about the shape of the measures could give the country's battered solar sector an advantage against Chinese rivals.
China says ready to defend its rare earth policies BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday it was prepared to defend its rare earth export policies at the World Trade Organization, days after the global trade body ruled against its export restrictions on raw materials exports.
Insight: Oil industry sees no threat from electric car LONDON (Reuters) - The biggest oil companies in the world have calculated that few, if any, of today's drivers will see electric cars outnumber gasoline and diesel models in their lifetimes.
Warm winter creates winners and losers in U.S. economy (Reuters) - Halfway through what might turn out to be the second mildest U.S. winter on record, major parts of the nation's economy are feeling the impact, for better or worse.
Atlantic Power picks up stake in Oklahoma wind project (Reuters) - Independent power producer Atlantic Power Corp said it bought a majority stake in Canadian Hills LLC, which owns a 300 megawatts windpower project in Oklahoma, for $23 million.
China to invest in agriculture innovation to boost food security BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it would boost agriculture innovation in an effort to increase food output, signaling that the world's most populous country is trying to tackle outdated farm and food infrastructure to feed its people.
China streams live panda video to foster conservation BEIJING (Reuters) - China began Wednesday streaming live video footage of its pandas around the world via webcam in an attempt to boost awareness of conservation efforts for its beloved but endangered animal ambassadors.
Coal on the Ropes: In One Week, 4,099 MW of U.S. Coal Plants Are Set to Close or Hung Up in Court In less than one week, eight U.S. coal plants representing 4,099 MW of capacity have been put on the chopping block for closure or have been delayed in court due to environmental concerns. It is yet more proof of the major changes taking place in the American coal industry. The dirtiest and oldest coal plants [...]
Spill, Baby, Spill: House Transportation Bill Is Another Giveaway to Big Oil America Already Runs More Drill Rigs than Rest of World Combined by Kiley Kroh Today the House Natural Resources Committee will take up a trio of ?drill, baby, drill? bills that would partially pay for the House surface transportation reauthorization bill, designed to fund our nation?s programs for trains and automobiles. As it stands right [...]
High-Level Global Panel: Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Commit to Low-Carbon Energy by Jake Schmidt, reposted from NRDC’s Switchboard Twenty-two high level representatives have just released their report ? Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing?which sets out specific recommendations to ?put sustainable development into practice and to mainstream it into economic policy as quickly as possible.? The report reinforces the push to phase-out inefficient fossil [...]
February 1 News: Majority of Washington Experts Say the ?Conditions Don?t Exist? for Clean Energy Legislation Other stories below: Climate change a fundamental health risk; Falling solar prices good for climate, bad for firms Insiders: Energy Legislation Unlikely in 2012 In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama appealed to Congress for energy legislation. Among the items on his wish list: a clean-energy standard for electricity generation, an [...]
Al Gore on the Story of Rising Seas: From Antarctica to Bangladesh by Al Gore, reposted from the Climate Reality Project After crossing the legendary Drake Passage, we came in sight of the Antarctic continent. It is a majestic, otherworldly place. The Antarctic Peninsula, which juts northward toward South America, is lined with ice-covered mountains and surrounded by abundant wildlife in the sea. But even on this [...]
Climate Action Opponents Are Ensuring the Outcome They Claim to Oppose: Big Government JR: Listening to conservative opponents of climate action will lead to untold misery and far bigger government than this country has seen in the post-WWII era. See ?Don?t believe in global warming? That?s not very conservative.? Inaction means government will inevitably get into the business of telling people where they can and can?t live (can?t [...]
Saudi Oil Minister Calls Global Warming ?Humanity?s Most Pressing Concern? Americans use the term “Saudi Arabia of” to describe an abundance of something ? usually energy. We are the “Saudi Arabia of wind,” the “Saudi Arabia of coal,” the “Saudi Arabia of efficiency,” and so on and on and on. I’ve come to jokingly use this term for anything really huge. (We are, after all, [...]
DTE Energy's Website for Children - DTE Kids - Has Been Updated with New ... MarketWatch (press release) 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- DTE Energy has recently launched its redesigned web site for children - dtekids.com - where young visitors can learn about electrical and natural gas safety, energy efficiency, the environment and new, innovative ways ...
Westar Energy schedules conference call to discuss 2011 results Reuters 1, 2012 - On Feb 23, 2012, Westar Energy, Inc. (NYSE:WR) plans to release fourth-quarter and year end 2011 earnings after market close. On Friday Feb. 24, 2012, the company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the ...
New York City Energy Use All Over the Map Wall Street Journal (blog) By Michael Howerton This map represents the total annual energy use by property throughout New York City's five boroughs with red indicating the highest consumption of energy and orange and yellow for lighter use. Search the map here. Mapping New York City's energy hogsCNET
Clean Energy Signs Joint Marketing Agreement with Navistar, Major Truck ... MarketWatch (press release) Clean Energy will provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution designed to meet Navistar customer demands and bring new customers into the natural gas market. Specifically, Clean Energy will work with Navistar and its customers to provide truck ...
VYCON's "Green" Energy Storage Flywheel Systems Selected to Protect Austin ... MarketWatch (press release) LOS ANGELES, CA, Feb 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- VYCON ( www.vyconenergy.com ), a designer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly, high-speed energy storage flywheel systems, today announced that Austin Energy ( www.austinenergy.com ) ...
Cheap natural gas jumbles energy markets, stirs fears it could inhibit renewables Washington Post For the past three years, promoters of shale gas and environmentalists opposed to coal-fired power plants have hailed the sudden abundance of US natural gas as a bridge to a renewable energy future. But natural gas has become so cheap that many energy...
D60 science fair draws few older students Pueblo Chieftain Materials and Bioengineering ? Lindsey Larson, fifth, Belmont; Aubriana Lopez, fifth, Somerlid; Zachary Moreno, fourth, Cesar Chavez; Quinn Zabukovic, third, Highland Park. Energy and Transportation ? Kaia Ashley, fifth, South Park; Carlos Ortega, ...
Oil Rich Venezuela's Electricity Shortfalls Lose Economy $80 Billion OilPrice.com But in domestic energy policies President Hugo Chavez, leader of his self-proclaimed "Bolivarian revolution," has stumbled badly in addressing his nation's chronic electricity shortages. $81 billion, according to a report in Venezuela's most popular ...
Global Insider: Despite Thaw, Trust Still Elusive for Colombia, Venezuela World Politics Review Chávez became the first foreign leader to pay an official visit to the new Colombian president. They papered over their differences and signed a series of agreements on trade, energy, infrastructure and security. Over the ensuing months, the Venezuelan ...
President Obama and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez The Cutting Edge These have not only included weak (albeit fanciful) positions aimed at unhinging Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez, but also upholding claims with absolutely no evidence that somehow Hamas and Hezbollah pose a grave threat by way of the Mexico border ...
Bud Bird compares Alward government to Venezuela CBC.ca New Brunswick has had its own history with the Chavez government's oil and gas policies. NB Power had a solid history of purchasing Orimulsion, a cheap water-and-bitumen mixed fuel, from Petroleos de Venezuela, SA (PDVSA), the state-owned oil company.
Obama green jobs program faces further investigation USA TODAY By Gregory Korte, USA TODAY WASHINGTON ? House Republicans are expanding their probe into the Obama administration's energy programs, investigating $500 million in green job training grants that placed just 10% of trainees in jobs, according to a ... Obama Green Jobs Programs Under ScrutinyNewsroom America
Obama Aide to Visit Kirkwood to Promote Worker Program KCRG 2 official in the US Department of Labor will visit Iowa to promote President Barack Obama's vision for renewable energy and worker training. The department said Tuesday that Deputy Secretary Seth D. Harris will visit Kirkwood Community College in ...
Peter Kent says sustainable energy is a question of balance Vancouver Sun Sustainable energy, he said, is a question of balance. POLICY OPTIONS: Thanks for doing this, Mr. Kent. The thematic of this month's magazine is "Sustainable Energy." How would you define that? PETER KENT: I think it's the balance between developing, ...
Renewable energy projects shelved due to uncertainty Scotsman Mr Ewing said he is also concerned about the ?investment hiatus? by companies awaiting the outcome of the UK Government's energy market reform programme. He said: ?I think it is just a matter of fact, it's not a political point, to say that as long as ...
Political Notebook: PUC appointment rankles Republicans Post-Bulletin Anderson, a former state senator from St. Paul, used to be chairwoman of the Senate Environment, Energy and Natural Resources committee and has been outspoken in her opposition to expanding nuclear power. Anderson was appointed by the governor in March ...
Clean Energy Signs Joint Marketing Agreement with Navistar, Major Truck ... MarketWatch (press release) Clean Energy will provide a comprehensive CNG/LNG fueling solution designed to meet Navistar customer demands and bring new customers into the natural gas market. Specifically, Clean Energy will work with Navistar and its customers to provide truck ...
Czech NGO mounts legal challenge over 'free' ?EZ emissions Czech Position ... companies to a major chunk of the carbon emissions allowances that they are seeking in return for ?clean energy? investments. Czech NGO Environmental Law Service (EPS) says the challenge could cost ?EZ billions of crowns if it is successful.
Solar project caught in legal shadows Staunton News Leader The project didn't comply with state law, Dominion officials said. The crux of the argument is that the large energy company, let's call it Goliath, says the State Corporation Commission regulations require a third-party power supplier meet 100 percent ...
In Defense of Clean Energy New York Times After months of standing by as Republicans tried to gut environmental laws and discredit his clean energy initiatives, President Obama took the offensive in his State of the Union address. He blasted Republicans for their single-minded commitment to ...
Insiders: Energy Legislation Unlikely in 2012 National Journal Among the items on his wish list: a clean-energy standard for electricity generation, an energy-efficiency program, clean-energy tax credits, and legal measures to boost domestic oil and gas production. But with a divided Congress mired in ...
Wind Power is the Most Under Exploited Energy Opportunity in the Southern US Clean Energy News (blog) There is a reason the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is holding its 2012 conference in Atlanta, Georgia this year, according to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) Renewable Energy Manager Simon Mahan. The combination of newly identified ...
EOS Climate Announces Appointment of Kathleen McGinty to Board of Directors Sacramento Bee Ms. McGinty is currently a Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Weston Solutions, where she is charged with leading the Green Development Division, focused on sustainable property redevelopment, clean energy, innovative water solutions and ...
Govt proposals reduce rights in SOEs - Greens Voxy ... current rights under the State Owned Enterprises Act. "The asset sales are lose-lose. All New Zealanders lose the asset and their clean energy and profit potential and Maori lose existing Treaty rights," said Green Party Co leader Metiria Turei.
If you were energy czar, how would you change US energy policy? Minnesota Public Radio President Obama called last week for an "all-out, all-of-the-above strategy" for the development of US sources of energy. Today's Question: If you were energy czar, how would you change US energy policy? Comment Preview appears above this form upon ...
DOE boss says shale gas could be good for wind and solar Plain Dealer The torrent of gas flowing from fracked shale beds doesn't have to be the death knell for wind and solar power, the nation's top energy czar said Wednesday. New, highly efficient gas turbines can zoom from zero output to 500 million watts in 10 minutes ...
2 key aides leave Beutner's campaign for LA mayor Los Angeles Times Beutner spent 15 months as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's ?jobs czar,? ran the Department of Water and Power on an interim basis and tried to make the city more business-friendly. On the campaign trail, however, he has grown increasingly harsh in his ...
Auction 2012: Energy Lobby Finds Power In Money And Fear Huffington Post Industry representatives worked the refs -- then-White House chief of staff Richard Daley and regulatory czar Cass Sunstein -- appealing to their own anti-regulatory leanings. And behind all that was the implicit -- or perhaps explicit -- threat that ...
Fairfax Marketing Report including Ariana Resources, Hummingbird Resources ... Proactive Investors UK Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has said he wants to reduce shareholding in state-owned in energy companies if? when he is re-elected for a further 6 year term as president. · Energy czar Igor Sechin, a close ally of Putin is not in agreement ...
Former Mitt Romney advisor supported compulsory abortion for American women Lifesite As governor of Massachusetts, Romney asked current Obama administration Science Czar John Holdren for advice on a plan to impose statewide limits on carbon emissions from power plants. President Barack Obama has made a similar proposal as president.
Will Obama Address Science in State of the Union? Opposing Views Just to give a couple of examples: White House Energy Czar Carol Browner improperly altered a scientific report on oil spill remediation in order to support a ban on off-shore drilling. Then there was the administration's rejection of Yucca Mountain as ...
Government to modernise power usage calculations: Sam Pitroda Economic Times MUMBAI: The Indian government is planning to set up a "Smart Meter Task Force" that will look into modernising the "primitive ways" of calculating power usage, tech czar Sam Pitroda said Monday. "It is amazing to see how India - which is a super power...
Merkel retracts call for Greek debt czar Toronto Star Other European leaders said that the Commission, the EU's executive, needed the power to block bad spending decisions, but not only in Greece but also other highly indebted countries. Email Print Add to Favourites Report an error Rss Top Stories: ...
'Man on a Ledge' Latest Hollywood Hit Job on the Rich Big Hollywood No, Ed Harris' character isn'ta crusading journalist, a nonprofit executive or a green energy czar. He's a? wait for it? super rich real estate developer out to smite the common man. Harris plays him with all the requisite sleaze the Oscar winner can ...
