"U.S. Carbon Emissions Fall by Most Since '82"
U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide related to energy use fell 2.8 percent last year, driven down by high oil prices and the sagging economy -- the steepest drop since 1982.
Source: WashPost, 05/21/2009
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Consumers Would Get $750 Billion from Climate Bill
In the House climate bill, "consumers would receive around $750 billion in direct and indirect handouts and subsidies through 2030 to offset the higher energy costs."
Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009
"Senate Confirms 3 Nominees for DOE, 1 for Interior"
"The Senate yesterday unanimously approved three top-level Energy Department nominees and one Interior Department nominee."
Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009
"Gas Is Up; Drivers May Not Cut Back"
Gasoline prices are creeping back upward, but more American drivers are expected to hit the roads this Memorial Day than last year.
Source: NYTimes, 05/21/2009
"House Panel Approves 'Clean Energy' Bank"
The House Energy Committe amended its climate bill to include a "Clean Energy Deployment Administration" within the Energy Department that would fund new nuclear plants as well as renewables.
Source: Greenwire/NYTimes, 05/20/2009
"Obama Proposes Strict Vehicle Emissions Limits"
"For the first time, the government will enact a national limitation on car emissions, President Barack Obama announced" Monday.
Source: U.S. News, 05/20/2009
"Saving Energy: Simple Changes, Big Impact"
"Solar panels and wind turbines get most of the buzz, but it's far easier and cheaper to save energy than it is to make more of it."
Source: Environment Report, 05/19/2009
Senate Panel Sprints To Finish Energy Bill
"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will attempt to finish marking up comprehensive energy legislation this week, including a renewable electricity standard... ."
Source: NYTimes, 05/19/2009
House Panel Takes Up Climate Change Bill
The House Energy Committee begins markup on the Democrats' climate change bill today.
Source: Reuters, 05/19/2009
Obama to Toughen Auto Emission Rules
"President Obama will announce tough new nationwide rules for automobile emissions and mileage standards on Tuesday, embracing standards that California has sought to enact for years over the objections of the auto industry and the Bush administration."
Source: NYTimes, 05/19/2009
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