FERC Approves New Transmission Development Approach
Two transmission companies owned by TransCanada have proposed a new model for developing much needed electricity transmission in the U.S.
Long Island To Inventory Carbon Footprint
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Algae Company Overcomes Technical Hurdle
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Suntech Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal
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Despite '08 Profits, Top Solar Companies Warn of '09
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Editorial: Favorite Environmental Songs
By Bart King As you may remember from an earlier editorial, I am the curator of a fine art exhibit called “Running on Empty: the fossil fuel addiction,” which is currently on display at the non-profit gallery ATHICA in Athens, Georgia. The gallery has a tradition of hosting associated events for its exhibits including curator-led discussions and musical performances. Since I moonlight as a singer-songwriter, I decided to combine the two types of events into a single performance this Saturday. I’ll be discussing the artwork and performing a mix of original songs and cover tunes that speak to the environmental and social issues addressed in the exhibit. Preparing for the performance has given me a chance to revisit some favorite environmental songs and discover a few I hadn’t heard before. So here’s my new list of favorites: Rainbow Stew by Merle Haggard – This song, with its promise of free “bubble-ubb and rainbow stew,” fantasizes about a future when the gasoline car is gone and sunlight heats our homes. It’s been almost 30 years since the song was recorded live in Anaheim Stadium, and we’re still trying to figure out how to “burn water.” But we just might have a […]
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: February 25, 2009
President Obama Calls for Carbon Cap, More Clean Energy Investment DOE to Expedite Disbursement of Funds Received via Stimulus Act Northwest Food Processors Aim to Reduce Energy Intensity by 25% Interior Department to Develop Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy Federal Regulators Allow Transmission Lines Funded by Wind Developers Report Highights Need for Rapid Action to Minimize Climate Change President Obama Calls for Carbon Cap, More Clean Energy Investment Naming energy as one of the three areas of investment "that are absolutely critical to our economic future," President Barack Obama called last night for a greater investment in clean energy technologies and a cap on carbon emissions. "We have known for decades that our survival depends on finding new sources of energy, yet we import more oil today than ever before," noted the president in his address to Congress. He said the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provides a key investment that will save or create 3.5 million jobs, including jobs "constructing wind turbines and solar panels … and expanding mass transit." He also noted that the ARRA will double the U.S. supply of renewable energy in the next three years. Claiming that "the country that harnesses the power of […]
Obama's Legislative Agenda Begins With Clean Energy
Addressing Congress on Tuesday, President Obama presented his legislative agenda for the nation's longterm sustainability.
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