Poll: Lack of an Energy Policy is Hurting U.S. Competitiveness, Say 2/3 of Utility Execs thinkprogress.org

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Poll: Lack of an Energy Policy is Hurting U.S. Competitiveness, Say 2/3 of Utility Execs

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‎40% of respondents believe there will be a price on carbon in the next five years American utilities, long known for being slow to adopt new technologies, are expressing concerns that the U.S. is falling behind in development of renewable energy. A new survey of 700 utility leaders released by Black

OCEAN HEALTH = 69 MILLION US JOBS “It’s The Oceans, Stupid” — Can we save the engine of our economy thinkprogress.org

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OCEAN HEALTH = 69 MILLION US JOBS "It's The Oceans, Stupid" — Can we save the engine of our economy

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By Michael Conathan, CAP's Director of Ocean Policy at American Progress One of the cornerstone recommendations of both the Pew Oceans Commission and the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy whose reports were published in 2003 and 2005 respectively, was the institution of a national ocean policy to harm

HUNGER STRIKE CARBON D MINUS 55 - 'OH, PUT THE CARBON COSTS, ON MY CHILDREN'S BILL. They'll pay.' www.youtube.com

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HUNGER STRIKE CARBON D MINUS 55 - 'OH, PUT THE CARBON COSTS, ON MY CHILDREN'S BILL. They'll pay.'

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HUNGER STRIKE CARBON D MINUS 55 - 'AND IF THE SUFFRAGISTS HAD WAITED?' www.youtube.com

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HUNGER STRIKE CARBON D MINUS 55 - 'AND IF THE SUFFRAGISTS HAD WAITED?'

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USGS: Global Warming Drives Rockies Snowpack Loss Unrivaled in 800 Years, Threatens Western Water S thinkprogress.org

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USGS: Global Warming Drives Rockies Snowpack Loss Unrivaled in 800 Years, Threatens Western Water S

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A US Geological Survey study released today suggests that snowpack declines in the Rocky Mountains over the last 30 years are unusual compared to the past few centuries. Prior studies by the USGS and other institutions attribute the decline to unusual springtime warming, more precipitation falling n

The U.S. Military Leads the Charge on Renewables, Efficiency and Energy Security thinkprogress.org

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The U.S. Military Leads the Charge on Renewables, Efficiency and Energy Security

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In Afghanistan and Iraq, 70% of convoys — a key target of improvised explosive devices — are dedicated solely to transporting fuel and water. That's why renewables and efficiency can save lives. JR: A few years ago, I sat on the Defense Science Board Task Force on DoD Energy Strategy, which took t

Saudi oil capacity depleted: Goldman www.reuters.com

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Saudi oil capacity depleted: Goldman

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LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's cushion of spare oil capacity would shrink to almost nothing if the kingdom quickly ramps up to 10 million barrels per day (bpd), Goldman Sachs' global head of commodities

NOAA: The New Normal is Hot thinkprogress.org

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NOAA: The New Normal is Hot

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NOAA's National Climatic Data Center has just released an overview of its new "1981-2010 Climate Normals" (PDF here). Meteorologist Paul Douglas, founder and CEO of Broadcast Weather, explains what this means: NOAA just released the latest climate "normals" for the USA. When you hear the "average

Forests 'vital for climate goal' www.bbc.co.uk

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Forests 'vital for climate goal'

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Europe's forests can play a key role in helping mitigate the impact of climate change, a report described as the most comprehensive of its kind concludes.

Firefighters turn corner on massive Arizona blaze www.reuters.com

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Firefighters turn corner on massive Arizona blaze

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EAGAR, Ariz (Reuters) - Forest fire officials in eastern Arizona said on Monday they have turned the corner in a 16-day battle against a monster blaze that has destroyed dozens of homes and scorched an

Google invests $280 million in SolarCity money.cnn.com

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Google invests $280 million in SolarCity

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Google and rooftop solar power company SolarCity announced a $280 million investment deal Thursday, the largest such deal for home-based solar power systems in the United States.

Italy's Voters Scrap Nuclear Energy www.huffingtonpost.com

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Italy's Voters Scrap Nuclear Energy

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The outcome of this weekend's referendum sends a strong signal to the nuclear energy industry as Italy joins Switzerland and Germany in shelving plans for nuclear energy. The role of the people was critical in each country.

IEA: Geothermal Energy Could Expand Tenfold By 2050 www.nasdaq.com

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IEA: Geothermal Energy Could Expand Tenfold By 2050

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NASDAQ News: IEA: Geothermal Energy Could Expand Tenfold By 2050

Cap and trade sparks renewed political debate www.sfgate.com

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Cap and trade sparks renewed political debate

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California is the leader in the fight against climate change in the United States, instituting groundbreaking measures as the federal government's efforts have floundered. But a central piece of the plan to reduce...

Worst Drought /Water Shortage in More Than a Century Threatens Texas Oil, Natural Gas Boom www.bloomberg.com

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Worst Drought in More Than a Century Threatens Texas Oil, Natural Gas Boom

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The worst Texas drought since record-keeping began 116 years ago may crimp an oil and natural- gas drilling boom as government officials ration water supplies crucial to energy exploration.

Qaddafi Coddled by U.S. Oil Producers www.bloomberg.com

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Qaddafi Coddled by U.S. Oil Producers

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The week after U.S. oil executives in Libya received tongue-lashings from Muammar Qaddafi and one of his lieutenants in February 2008, Occidental Petroleum Corp . hired an additional lobbyist.

Earless rabbit born near Fukushima nuclear plant www.telegraph.co.uk

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Earless rabbit born near Fukushima nuclear plant

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A rabbit has been born without ears close to Japan's leaking Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant, triggering new health fears about radiation released since March 11.

Turkey arrests Anonymous members www.bbc.co.uk

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Turkey arrests Anonymous members

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Turkish police have arrested 32 people believed to be members of hacker collective Anonymous.

Pilot Mr Nerandzic sacrificed himself by ordering his passengers from the airship.

Mr Nerandzic sacrificed himself by ordering his passengers from the airship. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/zeppelin-pilot-knew-his-fate-wife/story-e6frf7jx-1226075223030

Zeppelin pilot knew his fate - wife

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THE Australian pilot of a Goodyear blimp who died in a fireball after crashing the zeppelin in a German airfield screamed "I crashed the airship" before it burst into flames, a passenger who leapt to safety says.

Climate change to affect Australian wine industry - Drinks Business Review wine.drinks-business-review.com

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Climate change to affect Australian wine industry - Drinks Business Review

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A recent study has revealed that climate change is going to affect Australia's $5.5bn wine industry and threatens some of its favourite wines with ext

Can the Insurance Industry Survive Climate Change? www.reuters.com

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Can the Insurance Industry Survive Climate Change?

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by Francesca RheannonThe weather just seems to be getting crazier and crazier. First, the Mississippi River caused record flooding in several communities. Now, it's the turn of communities along the Missouri

It’s not just CO2: Cutting soot and smog will limit climate change quickly, says new UN report www.washingtonpost.com

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It's not just CO2: Cutting soot and smog will limit climate change quickly, says new UN report

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AMSTERDAM — The struggle to contain climate change usually focuses on reducing carbon dioxide. But black carbon and ozone, the main ingredients of soot and smog, also add to global warming, and controlling them will act quickly to slow rising temperatures, a U.N. agency said Tuesday.

SL'S LITERALLY ALIVE CUZ OF THE CHILDREN; NOT FRIENDS OR 'FAMILY' www.youtube.com

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SL'S LITERALLY ALIVE CUZ OF THE CHILDREN; NOT FRIENDS OR 'FAMILY'

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OBAMA'S RISKY BET IS, UH, US. Is Obama's Bet On Green Jobs Risky? : NPR www.npr.org

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Is Obama's Bet On Green Jobs Risky? : NPR

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The administration is betting that green technologies will create the jobs of the future. But despite reason for optimism, critics doubt whether the White House or anyone can see into the future with confidence or prevent such jobs from going overseas.

Climate science deniers team up with Islamophobes, creationists: American Freedom Alliance event f

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Climate science deniers team up with Islamophobes, creationists: American Freedom Alliance event f

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The UK Guardian had this remarkable story, Friday: Climate sceptics flirt with intelligent design and Islamophobic group American Freedom Alliance invites prominent climate sceptics to Los Angeles to debate 'green tyranny' I'll repost their whole story below. What may be even more remarkable than th

Boosting energy efficiency in buildings will create 114,000 jobs, new report finds thinkprogress.org

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Boosting energy efficiency in buildings will create 114,000 jobs, new report finds

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This cross-post is by Lane Burt, Technical Policy Director, U.S. Green Building Council. Today USGBC, with our partners at the Real Estate Roundtable and the Natural Resources Defense Council, released an analysis conducted by the Political Economy Research Institute that concludes that President Ob

Scrap biofuel support to curb food costs: agencies www.reuters.com

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Scrap biofuel support to curb food costs: agencies

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Governments should scrap policies to support biofuels because they are forcing up global food prices, according to a report by 10 international agencies including the World Bank and

HUGE. LOOK. SHARE. In the future, the only jobs left will be green thinkprogress.org

HUGE. LOOK. SHARE.

Memo to media: In the future, the only jobs left will be green

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"WIRED asked LinkedIn to analyze the 7 million US members who have switched industries during the past five years." The growth in "Renewables and The Environment" was 56.8% — almost off the chart [click to enlarge]. In the future, the only jobs left will be green. Last year, the NY Times reported,

SL WRONG - YES, YES, CAPITALISM IS, IS, IS PER SE EVIL. (HOW MUCH CRACK'S TOO MUCH?)

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SL WRONG - YES, YES, CAPITALISM IS, IS, IS PER SE EVIL. (HOW MUCH CRACK'S TOO MUCH?)

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Start L's Journey - TODAY'S LEWIS AND CLARK Journey. HURRY. www.youtube.com

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Start L's Journey - TODAY'S LEWIS AND CLARK Journey. HURRY.

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