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DOE Sending Out Recovery Act Funding as States Promise Efficiency Improvements | Grist
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DOE has been rolling through approvals of state energy plans and releasing huge chunks of the $3.1 billion available through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act for State Energy Programs. All... More
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Energy and water bill passes with amendment by U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich
(newmexicoindependent.com)
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-Albuquerque, spoke on the House floor today in favor of an amendment to an energy and water appropriations bill which would increase funding for research. Specifically,... More
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Despite setback, Big Stone II still slated for 2010 construction
(minnesotaindependent.com)
Despite a metro-area city backing out of the project, representatives for the proposed Big Stone II power-generation facility say they remain optimistic about the plant’s future, while opponents... More
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Is China winning the clean energy race?
(www.grist.org)
Today, in global talks, in the Senate, on the street, you still hear a murmur here and there about “not doing anything until India and China sign on.” And this previously pervasive attitude,... More
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Coal industry downplays prospects for CCS as it seeks more handouts in Senate climate bill | Grist
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The coal industry got a lot of goodies in the House-passed energy and climate bill, but it’s pressing for even more in the Senate version.
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Rep. Rahall to leap out of a plane on behalf of coal
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West Virginia Rep. Nick Rahall (D) plans to leap out of an airplane to show his support for coal.
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100 nuclear plants: The answer?
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Graph of U.S. energy consumption projections.
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Happy Birthday, Happy Meal (Not!)
(www.motherjones.com)
And the plastic! Think of the number of discarded crappy toys that end up as trash in our oceans. Every few months, it seems, I’ll find a good half-dozen of the things collected in some drawer or... More
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The Case for a Water Tax
(www.motherjones.com)
Despite the summertime fun that ensues when a burst pipe transforms a neighborhood street into a water park, the problem has gotten a bit out of hand. Last year alone, America experienced 240,000... More
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Producers of Raw Milk in Vermont Welcome New Regulations
(www.chelseagreen.com)
VPR News reports that new changes in raw milk regulation—in particular a two-tiered system for smaller and larger producers—and new standards for refrigeration, could help popularize and... More
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