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Monticello visitor ctr. green award
Monticello's visitor center has gained certification for environmentally sound building design, construction and operation.
7 hrs ago | The Chronicle-Journal
Hundreds brainstorm on making economy green at Toronto conference
TORONTO - How to stimulate Ontario's economy while protecting the environment at the same time was the focus of the Good Green Jobs for All conference in Toronto on Saturday.
11 hrs ago | The Straits Times
IT MAY sound like a sci-fi vision, but Japan's space agency is deadly serious: by 2030 it wants to collect solar power in space and zap it down to Earth, using laser beams or microwaves.
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Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in low interest loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the continent were motivated purely by greed.
20 hrs ago | WHDH
Mass. rethinking emphasis on wood burning plants
The Patrick administration is rethinking its support of wood-burning power plants, a key element of its long-term strategy to wean Massachusetts off fossil fuels.
Feds still waiting to unveil greenhouse gas emission policies
Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, says that while some hurdles remain, carbon caputure and storage technology is "technologically proven" Photograph by: Aaron Lynett/National Post, National Post Energy industry executives awaiting details of the federal government's greenhouse gas emission policies before making decisions on billions of ...
Simulated photos show turbines off SC coast
A photo simulation made as part of a South Carolina utility's research into wind power shows large wind turbines would barely be visible if built eight miles off the state's coast.
Genomes Of Biofuel Yeasts Reveal Clues That Could Boost Fuel Ethanol Production Worldwide
As global temperatures and energy costs continue to soar, renewable sources of energy will be key to a sustainable future.
Canadian, Irish companies pursue US wind power
A Canadian transmission company and an Irish wind developer said Friday they are teaming up to pursue a central Montana power project that could result in at least $1 billion worth of new energy sales.
Boost for renewable energy funding
The federal government has boosted its investment in renewable energy through $235 million in funding which will go to four commercial-scale projects.
Secretary Chu Highlights Support for Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Indian Country
Today at the White House Tribal Nations Conference, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the Department of Energy's continued commitment to partnering with Native Americans to support the development of clean energy projects on tribal lands that will help reduce energy use, limit carbon pollution, and create new jobs for tribal communities ...
Gore's book a toolbox for fixing climate crises
With global warming taking center stage in world affairs, Al Gore can't be far behind: The Nobel-Prize-winning former-vice president-turned-energy entrepreneur is releasing his plan to crack the climate conundrum.
Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy
A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines.
More wind energy coming to Iowa
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 by admin . Two wind turbines stand near a traditional windmill on a farm near Mount Carmel.
Cheese driving UK economic growth
Offshore wind farms, yacht building and cheese are among the industries driving the UK's economic growth, according to a new report.
Solar shakeup: Ausra sells power plant to First Solar
Silicon Valley solar company Ausra has sold its sole remaining solar power plant project in the United States, all but completing its exit from solar farming.
State and federal officials say Kansas has great potential for developing wind power but lacks enough transmission lines to spur further development of renewable energy.
Senate Committee Approves Climate Bill Despite GOP Boycott
JIM TANKERSLEY Reporting from Washington In a move that stoked optimism for global climate negotiations but raised tempers on Capitol Hill, Democrats on a key Senate committee swept aside a Republican boycott on Thursday to pass a far-reaching plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Obama Administration Announces More than $38 Million for Energy...
Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that more than $38 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is being awarded to 4 states to support energy efficiency and conservation activities.
The Boulder County Business Report
Funds secured for hydroelectric project
BCBR Article Funds secured for hydroelectric project By Business Report Staff November 4, 2009 -- BOULDER - The 100-year-old Boulder Canyon Hydroelectric Project will get up to $1.18 million to replace two old turbines for higher efficiency and output.
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