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"Tesla Motors To Post Its First Profit"
LA Times, 04/02/2013"Tesla sold more of its electric cars than expected in the first three months of the year, and it adjusts its first-quarter guidance to 'full profitability.'"
"Business Interests Trump Health Concerns in Fish Consumption Fight"
Investigate West, 04/01/2013"The Washington State Department of Ecology has known since the 1990s that its water-pollution limits have meant some Washingtonians regularly consume dangerous amounts of toxic chemicals in fish from local waterways."
"IMF Urges Phasing Out $1.9 Trillion in Global Energy Subsidies"
Bloomberg, 03/28/2013"Energy subsidies cost governments from the U.S. to Egypt $1.9 trillion, discourage private investment and help wealthy consumers more than the poor, according to a study by International Monetary Fund staff."
Lead Paint, Other Toxic Products Banned In US Still Exported Abroad
Huffington Post, 03/26/2013Products so toxic they are banned in the United States -- lead paint is just one example -- are still being legally exported by U.S. corporations to other countries, where they may harm unsuspecting customers.
"Green Job Growth Outpaced All Other Industries 2010-2011"
Huffington Post, 03/21/2013"For people looking to put their finances in the black, a new report suggests they may be wise to look green. That's according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that breaks down employment in green goods and services through 2011. As first pointed out by the LA Times, the report shows 'green jobs' growing from 2010 through 2011 at a rate 4 times faster than all other industries combined."
"Grocers Won’t Sell Altered Fish, Groups Say"
NY Times, 03/21/2013"Several supermarket chains have pledged not to sell what could become the first genetically modified animal to reach the nation’s dinner plates — a salmon engineered to grow about twice as fast as normal."
"Biggest Solar Collapse in China Imperils $1.28 Billion: Energy"
Bloomberg, 03/21/2013"Investors stand to lose most of the $1.28 billion they put into Suntech Power Holdings Co. after the solar manufacturer said it wouldn’t resist a bankruptcy petition filed in China."
"U.S. Water Infrastructure Given ‘D’ Grade by ASCE Group"
Bloomberg, 03/20/2013"The U.S. drinking water and sewage infrastructure earned a barely passing grade of D from the American Society of Civil Engineers today, which said at least $1 trillion is needed to fix the problem."
"EPA Likely To Delay Climate Rules for New Power Plants"
Wash Post, 03/18/2013"The Obama administration is leaning toward revising its landmark proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, according to several individuals briefed on the matter, a move that would delay tougher restrictions and could anger many environmentalists."
"Court Rules for Hedge Funder in Challenge To FERC Futures Enforcement"
Greenwire, 03/18/2013"Federal judges ruled [Friday] that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission does not have the authority to assess fines for manipulating natural gas futures markets."
"Solar Trade Group Reports Surge in U.S. Installations"
NY Times, 03/15/2013"Partly driven by an oversupply of cheaper panels from China, the domestic solar market had its best year in 2012, with the growth in installations outpacing that of the global market, according to an annual report to be released Thursday."
"Environmentalists Decry Paul Ryan Budget"
Huffington Post, 03/13/2013"Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on Tuesday released his budget proposal calling for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline and slashing the discretionary spending that helps protect Americans from climate-related threats."
Senate Bill Would Boost Funding for NOAA Weather Satellites
Climate Central, 03/13/2013"Key weather and climate satellites would get a boost under a new Senate spending proposal."
"Climate-Minded Shareholders Ask How Coal Fares If Regulation Tightens"
InsideClimate News, 03/13/2013"Two advocacy groups have come up with a new tactic to show how climate change—and laws to deal with it—could make investments in fossil fuel companies riskier and rock financial markets."
"Insurers on Climate Change: Whatevs"
Mother Jones, 03/08/2013"Despite record heat and extreme weather disasters in recent years, insurers aren't adequately planning for climate change, according to a report issued Thursday. Only 13 percent of insurance companies have a 'specific, comprehensive strategy' to deal with global warming."

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