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TransCanada Pipeline Lobbyist Works Angles With Former Colleagues [1]

"In lobbying for a presidential permit to construct a massive oil pipeline stretching from Canada to the Gulf Coast, TransCanada’s Paul Elliott has tried nearly every angle.

Environmental Politics [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Wash Post [5], 09/23/2011

"In Rush to Assist Solyndra, U.S. Missed Warning Signs" [6]

"President Obama’s visit to the Solyndra solar panel factory in California last year was choreographed down to the last detail — the 20-by-30-foot American flags, the corporate banners hung just so, the special lighting, even coffee and doughnuts for the Secret Service detail."

Environmental Politics [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NY Times [7], 09/23/2011

House Passes Stopgap Bill With Cuts in Cleantech Loans [8]

"WASHINGTON — The House on Friday passed a new version of a stopgap spending bill about 30 hours after rejecting a nearly identical version of the legislation, intended to keep the government open and to provide assistance to victims of natural disasters."

Environmental Politics [2]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: NY Times [9], 09/23/2011
December 5, 2011 to December 9, 2011

Global South-South Development Expo 2011 in Rome [10]

The Global South-South Development Expo (GSSD) is the first-ever expo to showcase successful Southern-grown development solutions (SDSs) to address the need to meet Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for the Global South.

Other Events [11]
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Waste [12]
Transportation [13]
Technology [14]
Science [15]
Pollution [16]
Policy [17]
Planning & Growth [18]
People & Population [19]
Natural Resources [20]
Health [21]
Government [22]
Forests [23]
Food [24]
Fish & Fisheries [25]
Environmental Politics [2]
Environmental Health [26]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Economy & Business [28]
Disasters [29]
Climate Change [30]
Biodiversity [31]
Agriculture [32]
Region: 
Europe [33]
November 23, 2011 to November 24, 2011

International Forests Conference 2011 [34]

Conservation and Management of Forests for Sustainable Development: Where Science Meets Policy. European and international decision makers, journalists, civil servants and scientists in the domains of forestry, natural resources planning & management, environmental management, forest and biomass industry, and nature conservation will meet in Belgium to discuss what science can contribute to improved ecosystem services of forests in Europe and beyond.

Other Events [11]
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Wildlife [35]
Science [15]
Policy [17]
Planning & Growth [18]
Natural Resources [20]
Laws & Regulations [36]
Government [22]
Forests [23]
Environmental Politics [2]
Climate Change [30]
Biodiversity [31]
Region: 
Europe [33]

"Rick Perry's Dirty Deals With Big Coal" [37]

"Perry fast-tracked new plants and made Texas even more polluted than it already was."

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"In April 2006, a few days before Earth Day, Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined executives of TXU, the state's largest utility and biggest carbon dioxide emitter, in cheering plans to open a staggering 11 new coal-fired power plants throughout Texas. With rolling blackouts still fresh on many Texans' minds, Perry hailed TXU's rapid expansion as a path to energy security, not to mention a way to create jobs and potentially lower energy costs.

Air [38]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Environmental Politics [2]
Pollution [16]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Mother Jones [39], 09/22/2011

"White House Stiffens Resolve On Environment, Threatens Veto" [40]

"The President's advisers have made it official and are recommending a strong veto of a House bill that would gut two key anti-pollution rules."

Environmental Politics [2]
Air [38]
Public [3]
National (U.S.) [4]
Source: Talking Points Memo [41], 09/22/2011
November 16, 2011

Tackling Tomorrow's Energy Challenges Today: A Southeastern Symposium at Duke University [42]

The Southeastern United States is faced with several energy transitions in the coming years. This day-long symposium in Durham, NC will discuss these issues, identify crucial information gaps, and plot future directions for research and outreach.

Other Events [11]
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Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [14]
Science [15]
Pollution [16]
Policy [17]
Planning & Growth [18]
Natural Resources [20]
Laws & Regulations [36]
Environmental Politics [2]
Environmental Health [26]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Climate Change [30]
Region: 
SE (AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC PR SC TN) [43]
November 10, 2011 to November 12, 2011

International Conference on Payments for Ecosystem Services and Their Institutional Dimensions in Berlin, Germany [44]

The international conference focuses on the institutional frameworks and governance structures of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes in both developing and industrialized countries.

Other Events [11]
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Topics on the Beat: 
Waste [12]
Technology [14]
Science [15]
Pollution [16]
Policy [17]
Planning & Growth [18]
Natural Resources [20]
Laws & Regulations [36]
Government [22]
Environmental Studies [45]
Environmental Politics [2]
Environmental Health [26]
Economy & Business [28]
Consumer [46]
Agriculture [32]
Region: 
Europe [33]
November 3, 2011 to November 4, 2011

Conference on the Assessment of Future Energy Systems (CAFES) in Calgary [47]

Join global experts in energy systems thinking and top scientists, industry leaders and policy makers to identify the opportunities, challenges and integrated solutions for Canada and North America of the next energy system transformation. Special registration and accommodation rates available until October 7th.

Other Events [11]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [14]
Science [15]
Policy [17]
Natural Resources [20]
Laws & Regulations [36]
Government [22]
Environmental Politics [2]
Environmental Health [26]
Energy & Fuel [27]
Economy & Business [28]
Region: 
Canada [48]

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