Republicans Target Energy Spending, Environmental Laws
House Republicans would like to cut a wide range of energy and environmental programs.
Source: Mother Jones, 01/24/2011
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Oil Sands Pipeline Sparks Grass-Roots Activism, High-Stakes Lobbying
"A massive feat of engineering by any measure, the Keystone pipeline expansion project would transport crude oil close to 1,700 miles from "oil sands" in the icy reaches of Hardisty, Alberta, down through the Great Plains to the refineries of Port Arthur, Tex. In doing so, the giant pipe also promises to allay some fears about U.S. energy security: The oil will come from a trusted ally, and its cross-continental path avoids visions of another deep-sea drilling disaster."
Source: Wash Post, 01/24/2011
"E.P.A. Approves Use of More Ethanol in Gasoline"
"The Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday that cars and light trucks from the 2001 model year onward can safely use a blend of 15 percent ethanol mixed with gasoline, up from the 10 percent standard now in effect in much of the country. The decision expands the pool of vehicles that could use such a fuel to about 62 percent of the total on the roads."
Source: NY Times, 01/24/2011
"States Take Lead in Efforts To Fight Climate Change"
"Now that 2010 has gone down as one of history's hottest years, many states are choosing not to wait for Congress to tackle climate change and are taking their own steps to slash greenhouse gas emissions."
Source: USA TODAY, 01/24/2011
"New Earth-Observing Satellite To Address Climate Uncertainties"
"NASA is about to launch an Earth-observing satellite with new technology onboard designed to broaden our understanding of how the Sun and tiny atmospheric particles called aerosols affect Earth's climate."
Source: ENS, 01/24/2011
"Rep. Markey Seeks Immediate Review Of BP-Rosneft"
"Representative Edward Markey on Thursday asked Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to launch an immediate investigation into a $16 billion share-swap plan between BP and state-owned Russian oil firm Rosneft."
Source: Reuters, 01/21/2011
"Mayors Scramble to Preserve Block Grant Funding for Energy Projects"
Quite a few mayors are praising the Energy Department efficiency and conservation block grants authorized under the economic stimulus -- and are seeking to make it permanent.
Source: Greenwire, 01/21/2011
"Obama, Hu Agree to Combat Climate Change, Urged to Do More"
"Presidents Barack Obama and Hu Jintao of China, who is in Washington on an official state visit, said in a joint statement this afternoon that they 'view climate change and energy security as two of the greatest challenges of our time.' In an open letter today, U.S. environmental leaders urged the presidents to adopt 'a wartime-like mobilization' to cut greenhouse gas emissions."
Source: ENS, 01/20/2011
"USDA Unveils New Green, Bio-Based Product Label"
"Eco-minded shoppers will soon see a new U.S.-approved label on many products, including household cleaners and skin-care items, made with bio-based ingredients."
Source: USA TODAY, 01/20/2011
"World's First EV Racing Circuit Green Flagged for Summer 2011"
"The EV Cup -- the world's first circuit race series for zero-emission electric vehicles -- will hold its inaugural season of seven races this summer and fall."
Source: ENS, 01/20/2011
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