"Loan Program May Stir Nuclear Industry"
The nuclear industry may get a shot in the arm -- as the Energy Department is set to announce $18.5 billion in new loan guarantees.
Source: NYTimes, 12/24/2009
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"Chilly Climate for Oil Refiners"
After a perceived shortage of gasoline refineries a few years ago, five U.S. refineries have shut down this year. Refiners seem convinced that -- even after the economy recovers -- demand will not grow much.
Source: NYTimes, 12/24/2009
"World's Largest Solar Project Prompts Environmental Debate"
A plan for the world's largest solar array in California promises clean energy -- but critics say green energy isn't always green.
Source: San Jose Mercury News, 12/24/2009
"Landmark Deal Protects Artifact-Rich Utah Canyon"
"An agreement to protect a Utah canyon decorated by ancient American Indian art is expected to allow energy development in the area to move forward."
Source: AP, 12/24/2009
"Climate Summit Hopes Less Is More"
"When two weeks of climate negotiations finally wound to an overtime finish in Copenhagen, the goal of a new binding treaty to combat global warming still looked elusively far away. And, even for climate activists, the question was: 'Is that so bad?'"
Source: LA Times, 12/21/2009
"Senate Climate Bill Actually Reduces Deficit"
"The CBO has released a preliminary estimate of the Senate's 'Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act,' basically their cap-and-trade bill. And the results are precisely the opposite of what climate deniers have warned -- rather than imposing a massive energy tax, the bill would reduce the budget deficit over time." The Kerry-Boxer bill would reduce the deficit by about $21 billion over the 2010-2019 period.
Source: FireDogLake, 12/18/2009
"In Copenhagen, Obama Urges Action"
"In a speech to more than 100 heads of state, the president outlines the elements of accord: commitments to limit emissions, a way of monitoring those pledges and aid to help poor nations adapt."
Source: LA Times, 12/18/2009
"Cap-and-Trade Emissions Reduction Programs Catch on"
"In a little more than a year, a regional push to cap greenhouse gases has raised millions for Maryland energy programs, with supporters calling it a model for easing climate change on a national or even global scale."
Source: Baltimore Sun, 12/17/2009
"White House Promotes Clean Energy Tax Credits"
"The White House is promoting a $5 billion increase in tax breaks for clean energy manufacturing in hopes of contributing to job growth and expanded use of renewable energy."
Source: AP, 12/17/2009
"For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help"
"It is not easy to reinvent the wheel, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are giving it their best shot."
Source: NYTimes, 12/15/2009
