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23:29
05/Jul
2008
The Green Cup of Polo is Washington D.C.'s First Cleaner and | sustainable living - greenopolis.com; 821 words.
Leonardo Academy The Green Cup of Polo is Washington D.'s First Cleaner and Greener Certified Event (CSRwire) MADISON, WI, - July 3, 2008 - Leonardo Academy, a charitable non-profit organization dedic... Read »
23:20
05/Jul
2008
Business Roundtable: Opportunities in the Caribbean Renewable Energy Sector | alternate energy - southfloridacaribbeannews.com; 218 words.
NASSAU, Bahamas - The US Embassy Nassau, Bahamas and the Energy Business Forum will be hosting an upcoming Business Roundtable: Opportunities in the Caribbean Renewable Energy Sector at the Sheraton C... Read »
23:20
05/Jul
2008
Responses to green energy programs lack energy | wind power - windaction.org; 943 words.
Even as more Americans look to shrink their carbon footprints, relatively few have switched to providers of electricity generated by wind, water and sun.many consumers aren't aware of programs designe... Read »
23:19
05/Jul
2008
Freenet schliesst umstrittene | alternative energy - stockwatch.de; 0 words.
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23:19
05/Jul
2008
Why not electric | alternative energy - aplawrence.com; 3451 words.
2008/06/04 I overheard some people talking yesterday. They were talking about the price of gasoline, and saying things like "We need to drill in Alaska!". Let's say we don't care about the environment... Read »
23:04
05/Jul
2008
Solar Power competes with high Oil Prices | solar power - nowpublic.com; 385 words.
Here's a trivia question: What state has installed more solar panels than any other except California? If you said New Jersey, your solar energy IQ is brilliant. And if you know why several thousand h... Read »
22:57
05/Jul
2008
Companies begin quest for oil and gas off Florida | oil energy - com.tw; 564 words.
PENSACOLA, Florida -- Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide. Record crude... Read »
22:11
05/Jul
2008
Conservation groups say DNR's use of E85 hurting wildlife habitat | alternative energy - kare11.com; 587 words.
Three hundred vehicles driven by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources run on a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. But ironically, it's the state's ethanol boom that conserva... Read »
22:10
05/Jul
2008
BroadStar unveils 'new generation' wind turbine | alternative energy - energycurrent.com; 827 words.
6/2/2008 5:03:27 PM GMT HOUSTON: BroadStar Wind Systems is showcasing its new AeroCam turbine at the Windpower 2008 Conference and Exhibition in Houston. The event marks the company's first public ap... Read »
22:05
05/Jul
2008
Leslie, I don't "know" for sure that it's unrealistic | global warming - sistertoldjah.com; 1148 words.
What the heck are they? Read on : At first glance, they look like a couple of giant inflatable garden chairs that have washed out to sea. But they are, apparently, the ultimate solution to rapidly ris... Read »
21:53
05/Jul
2008
Alleviate world hunger | global warming - co2sceptics.com; 1716 words.
9:42 PM BST Another great article from our friends at CanadaFreePress by Dirck T. CanadaFreePress Editor Note from Judi McLeod: To many in the know, Dirck T. Hartmann, who worked on the Apollo Space P... Read »
21:23
05/Jul
2008
Mary Dejevsky: So we can't afford to drive. But here's the upside | oil energy - independent.co.uk; 2304 words.
For complicated reasons, I have been doing quite a bit of long-distance driving recently. Yes, I know it is not green; it's an extravagant use of time, and now that a full tank of petrol costs upwards... Read »
21:14
05/Jul
2008
Small town hopes hydro-power can lower energy costs | alternate energy - rep-am.com; 635 words.
First Selectman Richard Barlow looks out over the Farmington River where one of two old hydroelectric plants sit in the Collinsville section of Canton. CANTON -- As Canton First Selectman Dick Barlow ... Read »
21:10
05/Jul
2008
The Clean Energy Scam | alternative energy - associatedcontent.com; 586 words.
The Clean Energy Scam As a full-time resident of the Midwest (Iowa-born, Illinois-resident), the section of the United States that stands to benefit most from the newfound emphasis on ethanol and the ... Read »
21:08
05/Jul
2008
News Watch: Efficiency Progress at Risk | energy conservation - appliancedesign.com; 4880 words.
Energy efficiency may be the farthest-reaching, least-polluting, and fastest-growing energy success story of the last 50 years, but this success is also invisible, misunderstood, and in serious danger... Read »
20:35
05/Jul
2008
Alberta damaged by lax environmental record: Dion | oil energy - nationalpost.com; 1117 words.
Ghost of NEP haunts Dion's Green Shift. Dion wading into dark Western clouds over carbon tax proposal. Lorraine Hjalte/Canwest News ServiceLiberal Leader Stephane Dion adjusted his hat after touring o... Read »
20:34
05/Jul
2008
Here Comes The Sun (Power) | solar power - cbsnews.com; 659 words.
Couric & Co. Proponents Of Solar Power Say The Technology Is Getting Cheaper, May One Day Compete With Fossil Fuels. Proponents of this alternative energy say that, while it's more expensive than foss... Read »
20:13
05/Jul
2008
The market for electronic book readers has not taken off the way manufacturers of the devices had hoped.But if slow and steady wins the race, those e- | alternative energy - examiner.com; 1369 words.
The market for electronic book readers has not taken off the way manufacturers of the devices had hoped. But if slow and steady wins the race, those e-book makers could still see a nice return on thei... Read »
20:08
05/Jul
2008
Texas Study: Benefits of Wind Transmission Outweigh Costs | wind power - envirovaluation.org; 739 words.
A long-awaited study identifying the transmission infrastructure needed to link wind-rich areas in western Texas with population centers in the central and eastern parts of the state concludes that su... Read »
20:08
05/Jul
2008
Investment in Transmission Key to Clean and Reliable U.S. Electricity Supply | wind power - envirovaluation.org; 758 words.
On June 17, 2008 The U. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee held its first-ever hearing focused exclusively on renewable energy and transmission, inviting renewable industry, utility, and gove... Read »
20:08
05/Jul
2008
Northern, Central NYS Region has shot at green success | alternative energy - envirovaluation.org; 786 words.
Air , Water , Energy , Green Buildings , U. , New York State , Companies,CSR,Business,Finance , Economic Development , Sprawl & Smart Growth , Newspaper/Mag/TV/Media Story , Research Institute NGO Non... Read »
20:08
05/Jul
2008
New DOE Report Analyzes a Path to 20% Wind Power by 2030 | wind power - envirovaluation.org; 483 words.
Wind power could provide 20% of U. electricity needs by 2030, according to a new DOE report. The report, titled "20% Wind Energy by 2030: Increasing Wind Energy's Contribution to U. Electricity Supply... Read »
20:00
05/Jul
2008
GM Lets Festival-Goers Test Hydrogen Cars | fuel - wdsu.com; 425 words.
NEW ORLEANS -- General Motors is one of the sponsors of the Essence Festival. This year, the company's showing off new technology that could make gas stations a thing of the past. The new vehicle is l... Read »
19:53
05/Jul
2008
2008 Mercury Mariner-Hybrid | hybrid cars - rankingsandreviews.com; 745 words.
Very good fuel economy.Excellent package of standard and optional safety features.Seats aren't overly comfortable for distance driving. Mariner Hybrid offers elegant, well-regarded exterior style, an ... Read »
19:27
05/Jul
2008
Elk Mound Family Uses Wind Energy | alternative energy - weau.com; 410 words.
As energy prices continue to rise, many people are searching for alternatives to save money. An Elk Mound family has found the answer by reaching to new heights. It's 78-feet tall, its blades are 12-f... Read »
19:18
05/Jul
2008
DNR is dealt a setback to its mission of conservation: The agency must use E85 in its vehicles. And, as the ethanol boom grows, grasslands are lost to | alternative energy - individual.com; 927 words.
DNR is dealt a setback to its mission of conservation: The agency must use E85 in its vehicles. And, as the ethanol boom grows, grasslands are lost to corn. The Department of Natural Resources' expan... Read »
19:14
05/Jul
2008
How China s thirst for oil can save the planet | solar power - royaldutchshellplc.com; 3042 words.
The pioneers of green energy report a gold rush mentality as soaring oil prices speed up the search for alternatives . At the Lotus engineering works in Norfolk, researchers are working on an idea t... Read »
19:13
05/Jul
2008
DOE offering up almost $34 Million in cellulosic ethanol funding | alternative energy - autobloggreen.com; 337 words.
If you're doing research into enzymes for cellulosic ethanol production the US Department of Energy wants you . They have published a funding opportunity with up to $33. The money is for work on comme... Read »
18:29
05/Jul
2008
Sting nabs able-bodied parking cheats | motorcycle - stltoday.com; 1013 words.
Those of you who flip your lids when able-bodied drivers park in handicap parking, keep reading. Last week, four parking cheats were nabbed by police officers patrolling the St. The officers were part... Read »
18:14
05/Jul
2008
Of Whales and National Security. USA | environment - tursiops.org; 504 words.
Environmentalists have long claimed that the Navy s use of sonar for training exercises unduly threatens whales, dolphins and other acoustically sensitive marine creatures. The Navy has adopted some p... Read »
18:07
05/Jul
2008
Ultra-capacitor/li-ion battery "hybrids" being developed in China | hybrid cars - autobloggreen.com; 712 words.
When we're talking about the word "hybrid" in automotive circles, it doesn't always mean a gasoline engine with a powerful battery pack tied on. For Maxwell Technologies and Tianjin Lishen Battery , h... Read »
17:57
05/Jul
2008
TV of the future | televisions - gizmodo.com; 3433 words.
Lifehacker Screenshot Tour. Plasma and LCD HDTVs are better now than they ever have been, but they're just that the TVs of now. OLED is the TV of the future being shown off today at All Things D. T... Read »
17:44
05/Jul
2008
SIGNING NUCLEAR DEAL? WHY NOT SELL INDIA ITSELF | weapons - sulekha.com; 3057 words.
So, Manmohan Singh has finally cast the die which has stumped both the NDA and the left. The Samajwadi party which in 1998 refused to support the congress coalition has proved the old adage that in po... Read »
17:40
05/Jul
2008
High prices mean more oil exploration in Indiana | oil energy - whas11.com; 167 words.
Record oil prices are spurring some companies to look for oil in Indiana. Deka Exploration an Oklahoma-based company that drilled for oil in Steuben County a decade ago before deciding to go elsewhe... Read »
17:22
05/Jul
2008
DNR irony: using E85 that's hurt wildlife habitat | minnesota - duluthnewstribune.com; 687 words.
ST. PAUL Three hundred vehicles driven by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources run on a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. But ironically, it's the state's ethanol boom that... Read »
17:16
05/Jul
2008
Horizontal Axis | wind power - peswiki.com; 1273 words.
Some new wind turbine designs claim to exceed the Betz law theoretical maximum of 59% efficiency, with projected energy costs at or below grid rates.) - Downloadable book tells you how to make a 1 kil... Read »
17:16
05/Jul
2008
Interview with Broadstar Wind Systems | wind power - peswiki.com; 1147 words.
Like a wind surfer, the blades of the Broadstar turbine change their angle of attack as they go around the perimeter, so that they are generating torque in nearly every position. Nearly 30 percent sm... Read »
17:16
05/Jul
2008
Wind farm to be built on Tantramar Marshes | wind power - windaction.org; 993 words.
Vistas on the picturesque Tantramar marshes once dotted by marsh barns will soon be home to 43 wind turbines. At an open house held in Sackville on Thursday night, 75 residents and land owners took th... Read »
17:10
05/Jul
2008
MSU part of first Michigan Center of Energy Excellence | alternate energy - msu.edu; 322 words.
Center of Energy Excellence, Gov. Michigan State, Mascoma and Michigan Tech will be working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and J. Longyear, a Marquette company that owns more than ... Read »
17:08
05/Jul
2008
Affordable, freeway-ready, long distance electric vehicle is finally available | alternative energy - current.com; 1535 words.
.We no longer need to wait for a %100 Electric Vehicle that can really replace our current cars: The TRIAC EV from Green Vehicles is here. -- costs only $20K -- a full charge is only 6 hours -- approv... Read »
17:08
05/Jul
2008
The floating cities that could one day house clima | global warming - current.com; 1223 words.
6831). At first glance, they look like a couple of giant inflatable garden chairs that have washed out to sea But they are, apparently, the ultimate solution to rapidly rising sea levels. This compute... Read »
17:00
05/Jul
2008
We must act for the bottom billion's sake | oil energy - theglobeandmail.com; 871 words.
Global growth is the leitmotif of our era. The great economic expansion, now in its fifth decade, has raised living standards worldwide and lifted billions out of poverty. We see it daily in the risin... Read »
16:36
05/Jul
2008
Is Private Property Anti-Environment? | alternative energy - planetsave.com; 1025 words.
Has it ever occurred to you that the whole concept of private property might be innately harmful to the natural environment? While I ve always recognized that indigenous cultures viewed the land as a ... Read »
16:30
05/Jul
2008
North America s Largest Solar Event | solar energy - edcmag.com; 110 words.
San Diego Solar Power Conference & Expo 2008, October 13-16, San Diego Convention Center. Top vendors presenting the state-of-the-art in solar energy technologies and services; 60-plus conference se... Read »
16:19
05/Jul
2008
Why Are Oil Prices Rising? | oil energy - istockanalyst.com; 3043 words.
June was a good month for energy stocks and for the EIS portfolio but the broad market tanked. The impact of high energy prices on both inflation and consumer discretionary spending is being reflected... Read »
16:10
05/Jul
2008
SEI Annouces Landmark workshop | energy conservation - renewableenergyworld.com; 208 words.
This August Solar Energy International (SEI) is hosting a "Renewable Energy for the Developing World" workshop which will teach people how to implement sustainable development projects using renewable... Read »
16:06
05/Jul
2008
Ministers 'discover' biofuels not an obligation after all | oil energy - mg.co.za; 672 words.
European Union energy ministers said at an informal meeting on Saturday they had been labouring for 18 months under the false impression that an EU plan to fight global warming included an obligation ... Read »
15:54
05/Jul
2008
Mike44ekiM | hybrid cars - autobloggreen.com; 2934 words.
Chevrolet , GM , USA The Wall Street Journal has been known to be a bit cynical when it comes to the Chevy Volt but does it really think GM is using a whole program just to angle cash out of Washingt... Read »
15:37
05/Jul
2008
Maybe we ll learn our energy lesson now | oil energy - bclocalnews.com; 582 words.
The sound and fury over the provincial carbon tax, which kicked in on Tuesday as we were celebrating Canada Day, is surprising but not all that unexpected. The idea behind the carbon tax getting peo... Read »
15:28
05/Jul
2008
Watkins Glen: Series Friday practice | racing - motorsport.com; 2728 words.
DIXON TOPS PRACTICE AT WATKINS GLEN WATKINS GLEN, N., Friday, July 4, 2008 - Scott Dixon didn't hold anything back as the IndyCar Series began preparations for Sunday's Camping World Grand Prix at The... Read »
15:20
05/Jul
2008
Mike!!ekiM | hybrid vehicles - autobloggreen.com; 2807 words.
Over on our sister site Autoblog, veteran automotive journalist John McElroy writes a weekly column and this week, he's calling on GM to revive the EV1. Judging by the comments on various posts here o... Read »
15:02
05/Jul
2008
Jeddah Energy Meeting - King Abdullah | oil energy - saudi-us-relations.org; 1255 words.
At the invitation of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, government, business and other leaders from oil consuming and producing nations and energy sector businesses and organizations met earlier this week... Read »
15:02
05/Jul
2008
Jeddah Energy Meeting - American Perspective | oil energy - saudi-us-relations.org; 1330 words.
U. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman Remarks June 22, 2008 Jeddah Energy Meeting Remarks as Prepared for Secretary Bodman Thank you, Minister Naimi.and my sincere thanks to King Abdullah and the Saudi go... Read »
14:59
05/Jul
2008
Ordinance changes would push solar, wind power | alternate energy - individual.com; 617 words.
Madison officials want to streamline city ordinances with an eye toward encouraging more people to use solar and wind power as a cleaner, greener energy source. "The point is to make it easier to do ... Read »
14:56
05/Jul
2008
Geothermal markets heat up | alternate energy - energycurrent.com; 4471 words.
Geothermal, long the "Sleeping Beauty" of sustainable energy, is now showing clear signs of waking up, particularly in the U., where geothermal potential remains largely untapped, according to Iceland... Read »
14:52
05/Jul
2008
ONA ENERGY PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS YONGXING POWER PLANT PROJECT IN THE HUNAN PROVINCE OF CHINA | alternate energy - hotelstravel.com; 585 words.
04, 2008 -- ONA Energy Inc. ("the Company") (CNQ: OEIX)(FRANKFURT: O3X) is pleased to announce that repairs to the 110 kV transmission system connecting the Company's Yongxing power plant to the natio... Read »
14:51
05/Jul
2008
Why I won't attend the Sierra Club of Coastal Georgia's Forum - By James Dewberry | recycling - savannahnow.com; 1297 words.
13:48.:: Intown Why I won't attend the Sierra Club of Coastal Georgia's Forum A news release sent to the newspaper announcing a candidate forum made its rounds and was brought to my attention this pas... Read »
14:22
05/Jul
2008
EU ministers 'discover' biofuels not an obligation after all | oil energy - breitbart.com; 682 words.
European Union energy ministers said at an informal meeting Saturday they had been labouring for 18 months under the false impression that an EU plan to fight global warming included an obligation to ... Read »
14:09
05/Jul
2008
Somerset County wind project proposed | alternative energy - windaction.org; 431 words.
Airtricty Stonycreek Wind Farm is looking to build four electricity-generating wind turbines in Allegheny Township -- part of a broader project that includes 28 wind turbines in Stonycreek Township an... Read »
14:09
05/Jul
2008
I don't have a political position on Cape Winds issue | energy - capecodtoday.com; 1323 words.
In-Tune Productions Your DJ, Joe Dupuis has been dedicated to providing quality DJ services at a reasonable price for over 10 years. We'll customize your wedding or event to suit all of your needs. Fo... Read »
14:04
05/Jul
2008
"Here's Your Coat, What's Your Hurry?" | middle east - examiner.com; 198 words.
How will the Republicans treat President Bush at the Party convention in September? There's some hand wringing within the Republican Party about how, on the one hand, to honor the Presidents service a... Read »
13:46
05/Jul
2008
Ricoh Brings 100% Solar And Wi | alternative energy - blogsvine.com; 129 words.
Even Gloomy (Sorry NY) New York has enough sun and of course wind power to light up a huge bill board measuring 47 feet 126 feet (14. Power Generating Roads Made From Embedded Solar Panels - Issues & ... Read »
13:29
05/Jul
2008
Come Saturday Morning: From The Sublime To The Ridiculous | alternative energy - firedoglake.com; 2479 words.
Good morning, everyone! We're taking a break from bikes this week to look at two things that caught my eye these past few days. First, the Sublime -- Using refurbished old wind turbines as an affordab... Read »
13:05
05/Jul
2008
The EU is considering making energy efficiency legally binding in all its member states | oil energy - dw-world.de; 788 words.
EU energy ministers are considering making energy efficiency legally binding across the Union, French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo said. "But this is very difficult to evaluate, and so we mu... Read »
13:01
05/Jul
2008
Villagers pledge to fight plan for second wind turbine site | wind power - thisisthenortheast.co.uk; 1572 words.
6) VILLAGERS who have vowed to fight plans for nearly a dozen turbines near their homes could face a second wind farm development on their doorstep. County Durham firm Banks Developments has drawn up ... Read »
12:19
05/Jul
2008
G8 Summit: Agreement on emissions goal a pipe dream | alternative energy - merinews.com; 653 words.
The top guns of developed countries vow to cut carbon emission. They, however, find themselves in a fix when obeying common binding goals are put up. The G-8 Summit does a paper tiger job in actually ... Read »
12:07
05/Jul
2008
PSC Approves FPL Mid-Year Fuel Adjustment | alternative energy - foxbusiness.com; 1452 words.
JUNO BEACH, Fla., Jul 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Florida Power & Light Company today received Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approval to adjust the pass-through fuel surcharge on customers'... Read »
11:41
05/Jul
2008
Enviros Against Green Measure | alternative energy - sfgate.com; 889 words.
07-04) 15:56 PDT -- A November ballot measure to boost the amount of renewable energy generated by California utilities has attracted a wildly diverse group of opponents - from the Natural Resources D... Read »
11:38
05/Jul
2008
Model of modern efficiency | construction - dailybulletin.com; 547 words.
2 men shot sitting in truck; one dies. By Robert Rogers Staff Writer SKYFOREST - Sweeping and panoramic, the view from the unfinished deck of businessman Alex Stathis' house is all breathtaking simpl... Read »
11:23
05/Jul
2008
Photo voltaic system installed on Appalachian State campus | solar power - citizen-times.com; 295 words.
BOONE Employees with Southern Energy Management in Raleigh has installed a four kilowatt photo voltaic (PV) system near Raley Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. The system will convert... Read »
11:17
05/Jul
2008