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"Beijing Accuses U.S. of Trade Violations in Energy Sector"

"BEIJING -- China’s Commerce Ministry accused the United States government on Thursday of violating free-trade rules through support for six renewable energy projects, but did not identify the projects or the trade rules that had allegedly been violated. It was the latest volley in a widening conflict between the two countries over clean power.

The United States and China, the world’s two biggest energy users, have pledged to work together to develop renewable sources. But they accuse each other of improperly subsidizing or protecting their manufacturers.

Source: AP, 05/25/2012

NRC Relicenses Washington's Columbia Nuke Plant for 20 More Years

"YAKIMA, Wash. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the license for the Northwest's only commercial nuclear power plant by an additional 20 years, the plant's operator announced Wednesday."

Source: AP, 05/25/2012

White House Blocking EPA Rules on Nanomaterials, Advocates Say

"The White House appears to be blocking Environmental Protection Agency efforts to tighten oversight of engineered nanoscale pesticides and other chemicals, according to environmental and safety advocates."

Source: BNA, 05/25/2012

"Frack-Friendly New Report Debunked"

"Earlier this month, the State University of New York at Buffalo released a report concluding that fracking is getting safer, as both industry and regulators are doing a better job. The study got plenty of coverage--the Associated Press, Forbes, WGRZ, Buffalo News--but in the week since it was released, it's been attacked for a number of flaws."

Source: Mother Jones, 05/25/2012

"Obama Names Allison Macfarlane, Yucca Mountain Critic, As Head Of NRC"

"Moving quickly to stem a controversy, President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated an expert on nuclear waste to lead the federal agency that regulates the nation's nuclear power plants."

Source: AP, 05/25/2012

"Gas Prices Modestly Lower as Driving Season Starts"

"HOUSTON -- As the Memorial Day weekend and the summer driving season approach, gasoline prices are easing. But most drivers will find prices only modestly lower than a year ago."

Source: NY Times, 05/25/2012

40-Year Air Force Fuel Spill Threatens Albuquerque's Water

"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A decades-old jet fuel spill threatening Albuquerque's water supply could be as large as 24 million gallons, or twice the size of the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez, New Mexico environment officials acknowledged Tuesday."

Source: AP, 05/24/2012

"Ban On Plastic Bags At L.A. Markets Is Approved"

"Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation Wednesday to approve a ban on plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines, handing a major victory to clean-water advocates who sought to reduce the amount of trash clogging landfills, the region's waterways and the ocean."

Source: LA Times, 05/24/2012

"How Rural America Got Fracked"

"If the world can be seen in a grain of sand, watch out. As Wisconsinites are learning, there's money (and misery) in sand—and if you've got the right kind, an oil company may soon be at your doorstep."

Source: Mother Jones, 05/24/2012

"Heartland Institute In Financial Crisis After Billboard Controversy"

"The ultra-conservative Heartland Institute admitted it was in financial crisis on Wednesday, with the flight of corporate donors making it difficult to pay staff or cover the costs of its annual conference aimed at debunking climate science."

Source: Guardian, 05/24/2012

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