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Sunita Narain: Looking for a new deal Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:18AMWe need a welfare programme for people and the planet and not just for industry and rich bankers. After the past few months of the global economy’s downward spiral, it is now more or less clear that the dreaded ‘R’ word must be said. The world’s major economies are slipping into a recession.
ESBI plans massive E4bn UK expansion Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:16AMESBI plans a massive expansion in Britain with the off-shoot of the ESB investing E4 billion to become one of the Top Ten power providers in the UK, it said today.
Leading by example on climate change, says P.E.I. Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:53AMWith little new money to spend on renewable energy on climate change, P.E.I. Environment Minister George Webster said Wednesday the province intends to lead by example.
EU "On Track" For Deal On Climate Change By Year-End -Barroso Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 5:31AMBRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Union is "on track" to get an agreement by year-end on a set of measures to turn Europe into a greener economy by 2020, E.U. Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said Friday.
TMWA looks to make clean water ‘green’ Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:58PMEveryone knows of putting money away for a rainy day, but what about putting water in the ground for a not-so-rainy day? For the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, both practices are standard parts of the local water provider’s procedure.
k1083 BC-CA-SchwarzeneggerSum 11-19 0975 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:35PMEds: Note Sebelius among summit hosts. Moving on general news and financial services.
WSU Tri-Cities Bio Lab Hopes to Make the Fuel of the Future Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:32PMResearch scientists have moved all the way from Denmark to set up the new bio-engineering lab at the WSU Tri-Cities campus.
UN climate official urges action on emission cuts Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:30PMA top United Nations climate official said Wednesday that regional government leaders must step up their efforts to combat global warming and press their national governments to follow their lead.
A new battery stores wind power Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:12PM WORTHINGTON, Minn., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- U.S.-based Xcel Energy and Minwind Energy are testing a new wind-to-battery technology.
Wind power possibilities on Navajo Nation studied Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:53PMA San Diego company has installed five wind meters on the western part of the Navajo Nation as it studies the possibility of putting a wind farm in the area.
Ban convening summit on financial crisis Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:45PMUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, with the help of the Emir of Qatar, has summoned more than 20 heads of state and governments to Doha on November 28 to discuss the global financial crisis, the world body said.
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. Announces Adjustment to Its Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:30PM Pacific Ethanol, Inc. , the leading West Coast-based marketer and producer of ethanol, today announced an adjustment to its previously reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Waves turned into power at Kaneohe Bay Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:51AMKANEOHE, Hawaii (AP) _ The Navy is researching how to gather energy from the waves using a small yellow cylinder floating a mile offshore from Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base.
Iran, Turkey to expand energy cooperation Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:29AMIran - Turkey - Cooperation Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said here on Monday that Iran and Turkey will expand their cooperation in the fields of water and electricity.
Dennis Kucinich Stands by His Liberal Agenda and Calls on Barack Obama for Change Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 8:27AMDennis Kucinich No matter where you place yourself on the political spectrum it is hard to thumb one’s nose in the face of what is simply humane. Congressman Dennis Kucinich has spent the entirety of his political career fighting for justice in a town where money tends to eclipse the public interest and blurs the lines of right and wrong. Some call liberal Democrats like Kucinich “bleeding ...
BFAD: Some supplements don’t cure, they actually harm patients Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:28AMadditional nutrients. “Sa madaling salita, ANG MGA ITO AY HINDI NAKAGAGAMOT [In layman’s terms, THESE DO NOT CURE],” the advisory said. The all-capital-letter emphasis is that of BFAD.
Lobbyists adapt to power shift Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:28AMWASHINGTON (AP) — Wanted: Democratic congressional aide seeking new career. Must have strong powers of persuasion, excellent connections and good marksmanship. Contact the National Rifle Association’s government affairs office for details.
Summit offers chance to be heard by governor Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:26AMJust weeks after being elected, 12th District Senator Jim Holperin will have a chance to make his case to the governor and the state’s cabinet secretaries that the Northwoods needs state help to spark economic growth.
Australians march against climate change Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:02AMSYDNEY (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Australians took part in mass protests around the country Saturday to call for tough government action on climate change, organizers said. The demonstrations were held as Australia prepares to set national greenhouse gas emissions targets, expected around the end of this month. Environmentalists accuse industry of pushing for targets that are likely to ...
Go Green, Save Green Home Energy Workshop Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:01AMTopics include information on low-cost, no-cost energy efficiency tips for homeowners; energy efficiency best practices, and residential solar and renewable energy applications.
Green Groups Issue Recommendations to President-elect Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:53AMA broad coalition of organizations working on federal climate and energy policy issued the following recommendations to President-elect Barack Obama and his transition team.
First Wind farm gets start Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:15AMMILFORD - The beginning of what is hailed to become the largest wind corridor project in the country was officially inaugurated with a ground-breaking ceremony in Milford on Friday.
Seeking Liberty and Justice For All Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:14AMDuring one of the busiest seasons for a Nebraska cattleman, the Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska (ICON) took time away from cattle roundups, weaning, branding and vaccinations to have their annual convention.
Business Briefs Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 5:38AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
Ashland closes $2.6B deal Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:58AMCOVINGTON - Chemical maker Ashland Inc. today completed its $2.6 billion acquisition of paper chemical manufacturer Hercules Incorporated.
THEOLIA : THEOLIA: 9 Month Sales 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:53AMTHEOLIA’s consolidated sales reached €85.1 million in the first nine months of 2008. Total wind-generated electricity sales grew from €35.1 million for the first nine months of 2007 to €72.8 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of more than 100%.
EU bank to fund renewable energy ventures Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:36AMMANILA, Philippines - Officials from the European Union"s lending bank will visit the country at the end of the month to find eligible private sector projects to finance under an investment fund for Asian countries.
Work Halted on Posey Ethanol Plant Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:34AMThere are still more questions that answers regarding the sudden stop of construction at a Posey County Ethanol plant. Workers building the plant near Mt. Vernon were told Thursday to leave the job site and go home.
Tampa City Council Flips Switch, OKs TECO Deal Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:34AMSome council members wanted to push green policies, a renewable energy program, even the burying of power lines.
HP, wildlife group reps to outline Earth-saving plans Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:40PMLecture a part of climate-change debate Jay Celorie, global program manager for supply chain energy at Hewlett-Packard Co., and John Matthews, climate change adaptation specialist with the World Wildlife Fund, will talk about climate change and corporate response from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in a College of Business Sustainability Lecture at OSU.
Talk Focuses On Transmission Lines, Wind Energy Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:04PMA former Public Utility Commission chairman discussed the growth of wind power in Texas during an annual meeting of Save Our Scenic Hill Country Environment held yesterday in Fredericksburg.
Rural workshop on green energy Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:55PMBy PAUL MORDEN The Observer WYOMING — A European renewable energy expert is set to speak at a Green Energy Workshop here Nov. 19. Thomas [...]
Aquaflow seeks to commercialise algal biofuel Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 6:54PMBLENHEIM, NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand-based Aquaflow Bionomic Corporation is confident now is the ideal time to issue a prospectus to raise $20 million to fund commercialisation of its algal biofuel technology.
111th Senate Freshmen: Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:54PM Election: Defeated Sen. Gordon H. Smith, R
111th Senate Freshmen: Kay Hagan, D-N.C. Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:53PM Election: Defeated Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R
111th Senate Freshmen: Mark Udall, D-Colo. Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:51PM Election: Defeated Bob Schaffer, R, to succeed Wayne Allard, R, who retired
111th House Freshmen: Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. (21) Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:38PM Election: Defeated James Buhrmaster, R, to succeed Michael R. McNulty, D, who retired
111th House Freshmen: Harry Teague, D-N.M. (2) Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:35PM Election: Defeated Ed Tinsley, R, to succeed Steve Pearce, R, who ran for Senate
111th House Freshmen: Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. (1) Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:34PM Pronounced: HINE-rick
111th House Freshmen: Leonard Lance, R-N.J. (7) Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 2:34PM Election: Defeated Linda Stender, D, to succeed Mike Ferguson, R, who retired
Google at 10: Searching Its Own Soul Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 6:33AMAs Google turned 10 years old, Eric E. Schmidt, chief executive, looks ahead to the next 10 years.
State Fund Advances Titanium Powder Research, Nine Other Iowa State Projects Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 6:15AMA research team led by Iver Anderson is developing a cheaper and better way to make a titanium alloy powder that can be used to manufacture artificial joints. That could mean titanium joints, which can resist corrosion for the lifetime of a patient, could be affordable enough to replace stainless steel joints, which are commonly used today but can corrode after five years.
County Voters Supports McCain, Nixon; Commisioners Are Re-Elected Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:54AMCounty voters turned out in record numbers to weigh in on the presidential race, state and local contests and other ballot issues.
Lowell partnering for green-energy contest Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:48AMLOWELL -- If your head is buzzing with creative ideas to make your home green, the city might be able to help. The city of Lowell is calling for entries for its Getting to Zero Energy Challenge, a competition organized in partnership with National Grid, Advanced Building Analysis, UMass Lowell and the state Department of Energy Resources.
Coal gasification plant planned for Schuylkill Co. Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:13AMA proposed $400 million coal gasification project in Good Spring will create about 100 jobs and construction is expected to begin in 2010, project officials said Thursday.
Tom O’Brien keeps treasurer’s seat Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:53AM Plymouth County voters elected Democrat Thomas J. O’Brien as treasurer on Tuesday in a decisive win at the polls over Republican challenger Edward J. O’Connell.
EU to land climate deal - Bellona working intensively before important EU decision Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:49AMEuropean countries are looking to reach an agreement on an extensive climate and energy package before the end of the year. In this article Bellona explains the contents of the climate and energy legislative package and guides you through the process of getting it approved in the different EU bodies.
Casting Votes in a Historic Election Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:47AMPacific Palisades voters helped return U.S. Representative Henry Waxman to office for the 18th time on Tuesday, while reelecting State Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica), who received 67 percent of the vote.
Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic goes solar with new roof panels Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:46AMWickenburg Veterinary Clinic has recently installed a 19.9 kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) solar electric system on the roof of the clinic. The system is Wickenburg’s first commercial solar electric system and was installed by American Solar Electric Inc. of Scottsdale.
Recount on Amendment 3? Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:38AMThere could be another recount in Florida — but not over the presidential race.