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"'Cash-for-Clunkers' Bill Passes in Bid To Revive Car Sales" [1]

"The Senate approved a $1 billion program yesterday to give vouchers to consumers who trade in their gas-guzzling clunkers for more fuel-efficient models -- a move that dealers hope will revive slumping auto sales."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wash Post [5], 06/19/2009

"Can 'Hamster Power' Help Save the West's Landscapes" [6]

Small-scale, local power generation could reshape our energy system.
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: High Country News [7], 06/18/2009

"Biggest U.S. Community College System Nears Energy Independence" [8]

"By the middle of next year, the nine campuses that make up the nation's largest community college system plan to be completely energy self-sufficient. It's a huge step, and it will begin saving money immediately."
06/18/2009
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
California [9]
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US, EU Raise Efficiency Standards for Office Equipment [10]

"The European Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed today to implement new higher energy-efficiency specifications for computers, copiers and printers under the EU-US Energy Star Programme."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
International [11]
Source: ENS [12], 06/18/2009

"U.S. Chooses Four Utilities to Revive Nuclear Industry" [13]

"Four power companies are expected to split $18.5 billion in federal financing to build the next generation of nuclear reactors."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wall St. Journal [14], 06/18/2009

"Expansive Energy Bill Advances In Congress" [15]

"A Senate energy bill was voted out of committee yesterday, but not before losing the support of two Democrats and a dozen leading environmental organizations."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wash Post [16], 06/18/2009

Two Agencies Hide Neglect of Coal-Dam Safety with Secrecy [17]

US EPA and Army Corps of Engineers say they "cannot make the list of 'high hazard' coal ash impoundment sites public," even though risk to communities exists -- like the December 2008 pond failure at the Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee.
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"Congress Hears Debate Over Grid Expansion" [23]

There is a debate in Congress over the wisdom of a massive expansion of the U.S. electrical grid.
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: SolveClimate [24], 06/17/2009

"Pitching Diesels as an Eco-Friendly Option" [25]

"If you’re thinking about buying a cleaner, more fuel-efficient car, you might think a hybrid is your best option. But some automakers want people to look at an older technology when they’re looking for green cars: the diesel engine."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Environment Report [26], 06/17/2009

Sen. Panel Votes To Repeal Mandatory Offshore Royalty Waivers [27]

"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved the repeal of mandatory royalty waivers, also called 'royalty relief,' required under a 2005 energy law for certain offshore oil and gas production."
Energy & Fuel [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Greenwire [28], 06/17/2009

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